when you are a soldier i will be your shield i will go with you into the battlefield and when the arrows start to fly take my hand and hold on tight i will be your shield cause i know how it feels when you are a soldier when you re tired from running i will cheer you on look beside you and you ll see you re not alone and when your strength is all but gone i ll carry you until you re strong and i will be your shield cause i know how it feels when you re a soldier i will be the one you can cry your songs to my eyes will share your tears and i ll be your friend if you win or if you re defeated whenever you need me i will be here when you re lost in darkness i will hold the light i will help you find your way through the night i ll remind you of the truth and keep the flame alive in you and i will be your shield cause i know how it feels when you are a soldier