Soldier of Fortune
by
Deep Purple
In a poignant exploration of life's transient nature and the enduring quest for meaning, the lyrics reflect the inner musings of a weary traveler. The narrator recounts a life marked by solitude and perpetual movement, symbolizing an endless search for connection and fulfillment. The recurring imagery of a "windmill going round" represents the cyclical and unchanging aspects of his existence, where songs once sung now fade into echoes of the past. Despite fleeting moments of intimacy and the hope for lasting companionship, the protagonist accepts his fate as a perpetual wanderer, a "soldier of fortune." This resignation underscores the bittersweet realization that some paths are destined for solitude. #Melancholy #LifeJourney #SearchForMeaning #EternalWanderer
