### WHEN A SOLDIER FALLS IN LOVE
Style: Soulful Afro-R&B
**[Intro – Soft Guitar, Gentle Piano]**
Oh, yeah, yeah…
Even a soldier has a heart, oh.
Even a warrior needs somebody.
Behind this uniform, there's a man,
Looking for a love that understands.
When a soldier falls in love…
Oh, baby, the story changes.
**[Verse 1]**
Every morning when I wake up,
I put my uniform on,
Boots are ready, gun is loaded,
And I'm marching before the dawn.
I've been trained to face the danger,
I've been trained to stand my ground,
I've seen fear inside the faces
Of the bravest men around.
But nobody ever trained me
For the way you make me feel,
I can face a thousand battles,
But your love is something real.
When you smile, my heart surrenders,
When you call, I lose my pride,
I'm a soldier on the battlefield,
But I'm a lover by your side.
**[Pre-Chorus]**
They taught me how to fight,
They taught me how to win,
But nobody taught a soldier
How to handle love within.
I can face the enemy,
I can stand against the storm,
But when you hold me in your arms,
That's where I feel at home.
**[Chorus – Catchy Afro-Swing Rhythm]**
When a soldier falls in love,
Oh, the mighty soldier falls!
He can conquer every mountain,
But one woman gets his all.
When a soldier falls in love,
He forgets to act so tough.
He may carry guns and medals,
But his heart is not that rough.
Oh, baby, I'm a soldier,
But for you, I lay my armour down.
When a soldier falls in love,
Even the strongest man can drown
In the ocean of emotion,
In the sweetness of your touch.
I'm a soldier for my country,
But I need your love so much.
**[Verse 2]**
Sometimes I'm away for months,
Sometimes I can't call at night,
You may wonder if I'm thinking
Of your face beneath the light.
Baby, when the camp is silent,
And the stars begin to shine,
I will look up at the heavens,
Wishing your hand was holding mine.
I keep your picture in my pocket,
Close to where my heartbeat stays,
When the road ahead gets harder,
You give meaning to my days.
I have brothers standing with me,
We are fighting side by side,
But the dream that keeps me going
Is to see you when I arrive.
**[Pre-Chorus 2]**
Don't judge me by my silence,
Don't mistake my tears for fear,
Sometimes soldiers hide their feelings,
Though they wish that love was near.
I may not be there beside you,
Every morning, every night,
But you're always in my spirit,
You're my reason to do right.
**[Chorus – Full Drums and Harmonies]**
When a soldier falls in love,
Oh, the mighty soldier falls!
He can conquer every mountain,
But one woman gets his all.
When a soldier falls in love,
He forgets to act so tough.
He may carry guns and medals,
But his heart is not that rough.
Oh, baby, I'm a soldier,
But for you, I lay my armour down.
When a soldier falls in love,
Even the strongest man can drown
In the ocean of emotion,
In the sweetness of your touch.
I'm a soldier for my country,
But I need your love so much.
**[Bridge – Emotional, Slow Instrumental]**
If tomorrow I must travel,
If the road takes me away,
Promise me you'll keep believing
In the love we share today.
I cannot promise you a world
Where the rain will never fall,
But I promise you my honesty,
My respect, my heart, my all.
And if I return home weary,
With the weight of war on me,
Let your arms become my shelter,
Let your love set my spirit free.
I don't need to be a hero
Every second of my life,
Sometimes I just want to be a man
Coming home to his wife.
**[Verse 3 – Warm, Reflective Groove]**
One day I will hang my uniform,
Put my heavy boots away,
Trade the sound of marching footsteps
For the laughter of our days.
We will build a little home,
Watch our children learn to grow,
I'll tell them how their daddy fought,
And how your love became my hope.
No more waking up at midnight,
No more saying, "I'll be fine,"
Just your head upon my shoulder,
And your fingers holding mine.
For the greatest medal I could earn,
The greatest prize above,
Is not the honour of a soldier,
But the blessing of your love.
**[Final Chorus – Powerful and Triumphant]**
When a soldier falls in love,
Oh, the mighty soldier falls!
He can conquer every mountain,
But one woman gets his all.
When a soldier falls in love,
There's a softness in his soul.
Even warriors need affection,
Even strong men need a home.
Oh, baby, I'm your soldier,
But your love is where I stand.
I may fight for my country,
But my heart is in your hands.
When a soldier falls in love,
Let the whole world understand:
Behind the uniform and medals,
There's a man who needs your hand.
**[Outro – Soft Guitar and Fading Vocals]**
Oh, when a soldier falls in love…
He has something worth fighting for.
When a soldier falls in love…
He dreams of coming home once more.
I'm a soldier, yes, I am,
But I'm your lover, I'm your man.
Oh, baby…
When a soldier falls in love,
Even a warrior needs love.