@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
For certain you go onwards,
For certain you will fight
For certain you will meet your death and meet the stars this night.
Take your blade and armor,
I’ll cloak my face and hide
You’ll fight your nation’s battle,
And I’ll battle at your side.
(Ahhh, Ahhh)
What nation meets (needs) no army,
What army meets no foe?
What soldier travels far and wide,
While wives are free to go?
What would I do to keep you?
I’ll cloak my face and hide
I’ll veil myself in black and steel,
And battle at your side.
(Ahhh, Ahhh)
No mercy have I for you,
No God can save my soul.
It’s love and life I fight for
With blade and gun in tow.
(Hey, ahhh)
My darling, please forgive me
I’m feared in every town.
I’m stopless now to save you,
The bandida’s comin’ round.
What would I do to find you?
I’ll cloak my face and hide.
I’ll veil myself in black and steel,
And battle at your side.
(Ahhh, Ahhh)
For certain you will fight
For certain you will meet your death and meet the stars this night.
Take your blade and armor,
I’ll cloak my face and hide
You’ll fight your nation’s battle,
And I’ll battle at your side.
(Ahhh, Ahhh)
What nation meets (needs) no army,
What army meets no foe?
What soldier travels far and wide,
While wives are free to go?
What would I do to keep you?
I’ll cloak my face and hide
I’ll veil myself in black and steel,
And battle at your side.
(Ahhh, Ahhh)
No mercy have I for you,
No God can save my soul.
It’s love and life I fight for
With blade and gun in tow.
(Hey, ahhh)
My darling, please forgive me
I’m feared in every town.
I’m stopless now to save you,
The bandida’s comin’ round.
What would I do to find you?
I’ll cloak my face and hide.
I’ll veil myself in black and steel,
And battle at your side.
(Ahhh, Ahhh)
Lyrics submitted by saracore
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