[Intro]
Yeah this song is specially written for my unborn child
When he or she is born on this earth, I'ma have to sit em down one day
And explain to 'em you gotta be a soldier
If you're not a soldier you're not gonna make it through this war we call life, so suit up

[Hook]
I'm a soldier
I thought I told you
Keep my head above water 'fore it's over, over
I'm a soldier
I thought I told you
Keep my head above water 'fore it's over, over

[Verse 1]
Sometimes life hands you things that you don't wanna be handed
Like problems that you can't manage
But you gotta find away to pass em
So gotta keep your head up
Never let up, you's a soldier
So keep them shoulders up cause the war is almost over
Life is bad and life is great
But obstacles sometimes get in the way
Why's that the only time we pray
Why can't we thank God we're here today
I'm not trying to preach, just saying what I feel
I'm just being me so I'm just being real
Gotta understand the pain concealed
Hurts way more than a pain revealed
Sad or mad just come see dad
I'll help you out with any problem you have
I'll be your legs when you need to stand
I'll give my arms when you need a hand
Just know that I love you, place no one above you
This love is a condition, no matter what it comes to
I'll never break your heart, I'm never too far
Just look up at the stars wherever you are

[Hook x2]
I'm a soldier
I thought I told you
Keep my head above water 'fore it's over, over
I'm a soldier
I thought I told you
Keep my head above water 'fore it's over, over
[Verse 2]
As you grow older and more of a soldier you learn more
And more when the days are colder
That I'm old June with something like a bolder
Strong enough to hold more weight on your shoulders
Never give up it's not the way to go
If you wanna be someone, who say no
You can do anything, put your mind to it
Ain't nothing on this earth that's impossible
I know you have friends but do things yourself
Try hard to sound not to ask for help
Rely on yourself, not someone else
Cause they might backstab you to well themselves
Maybe one day you'll have kids too
But try really hard not to make em soon
First comes money, then comes marriage
Then comes a baby in a baby carriage
You don't want it if you can't keep it healthy
Cause you've got no food to feed it
And both parents gotta be around in the early stages cause that is needed, needed
Don't ever sin if you don't really have to
Step outta line, then I'ma have to slap you back in your place
So you don't make the same mistakes that daddy had made in his days

[Hook x2]
I'm a soldier
I thought I told you
Keep my head above water 'fore it's over, over
I'm a soldier
I thought I told you
Keep my head above water 'fore it's over, over
[Verse 3]
Don't be scared I'm always here
I've got your back and I don't care who it is that bothers you
They bother you I'll kill em, yeah
Here's some advice, if they hit you once you've gotta hit twice
You're a soldier right
If you fall down get right back up
Brush yourself off and don't give up
Don't shed a tear, never show any weakness
Best ever offense is your defense
Keep your guard up from all the demon's
The people around you are always scheming, trying to hurt you in anyway they can
Act friendly till you turn your back
So watch for the snakes cause they'll bite you bad
Got any questions, just ask your dad

[Hook x2]
I'm a soldier
I thought I told you
Keep my head above water 'fore it's over, over
I'm a soldier
I thought I told you
Keep my head above water 'fore it's over, over