6 x I’m a soldier I’m a I’m a soldier I’m a young black boy and I need to make a living So I left the comfort of my zone Forsake myself, sold ma rights for you to have a peaceful home So why do you rise against me Against me When I put my life down to protect you Some People in suit and ties have managed to ride Over the shoulders of some soldiers Over the shoulders of some soldier (but who born dog) I chose the hard way and you chose soft way You preferred the suits and ties but we live to die and I chose to die gallantly So Why must you rise against me Against me while I put ma life down to fight for you Yeah So if you hear the news mummy Don’t you cry Just wipe your tear and pray Pray for me If you hear the news mummy The people I’m fighting for th