Dax - 'Soldier' (Feat. Tom MacDonald) [Official Video]

[LYRICS BELOW] "Soldier" is a song I and Tom MacDonald poured our hearts into. Share this with everyone and let's make an IMPACT...btw New album drops Dec. 6th.

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Shot by: Logan Meis
Produced by: Lex Nour Beats

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Lyrics:

[CHORUS]
I’m a soldier
I’m a soldier, I’m a soldier
I’m a soldier
(I’m the one who they call when the times get hard)
Yeah
I’m a soldier,
I’m a soldier, I’m a soldier
(When times get hard, I’m who they call)
I’m a soldier
(When my backs against the wall I don’t break and I won’t fall)
I’m a soldier

Dax:

I know how it feels to be caught in the rain going to war in your brain
when depression is staring you
right in the face and anxieties
grabbing you making you shake
but there’s people depending on you
to be great
so you hide all the feelings
and push them away
It’s too hard trying to mix it all with the pain I’m drinking to cool off
and it’s all in my veins
I’m making these new songs
to move on and restrain
from grabbing a sawed off
and going to cock it and aim
at these nuanced influenced people
who shame the role that a man has to play as a husband a father a brother a son
who is serve ’n’ protecting his families name
They laugh in your face when you try to explain or express then tell you they love you without any loyalty, patience, or basic respect then expect you to smile every day while it eats at your mind and your soul
And your flesh and you work and you wither away till the day that you can’t and you’re broken and nothing is left and you’re old and you can’t even

[CHORUS]

Tom MacDonald:

My pronouns are he/ him/ his
My my job is to feed these kids
Be strong, keep feelings within
My Pappa taught me to protect the weak, a man ain’t what he got a man is what he gives
And when gives it all and it still ain’t enough then he’s the one to blame and no one gives a shit
Never leave a man behind
We all crack and break within the hands of time
I got axe to grind
With anybody tryna identify as a guy if they chromosomes ain’t XY
You will never understand, what it’s like for a man, gotta fight with your hands, wanna cry but you can’t, if it’s right for the fam, you will tighten your pants, provide and romance, you would die whereyou stand
Gotta be the bigger man when there’s problems
Get judged by the money in your wallet
It’s our fault, let’s be honest
We built the world that labelled us toxic
Gotta lead and teach and keep the peace
And fight the fires and be police
When a man gets tired he don’t lay down to sleep
He take all the heat
Don’t complain or retreat
It’s a cold world and it’s hard times and our children inherit the land
If you think that being a boy is just picking a pronoun, you should try being Dad
You could build all the houses and fix all the cars and work till it’s breaking your back
But the hardest job world?
Being a man

I’m a soldier
I’m a soldier, I’m a soldier
(When times get hard, I’m who they call)
I’m a soldier
(I’m the one who they call when the times get hard)
When my backs against the wall I don’t break and I won’t fall
I’m a soldier
(I go to war for my dogs)
I’m a soldier, I’m a soldier
I’m a soldier
(I’m a give you my all just don’t break my heart)
I’m a soldier I’m a soldier
I’m a soldier

[CHORUS]

Dax:

Battling feelings I can’t even show
weight of the world on my shoulders
is crushing me people around me
they don’t even know we
I put on this cape, then go save everybody while I’m being shattered
and all of my bones take on the pressure
of being the hero who saves
but has no one help with his own
Demons inside that try to eat him alive
I’m going insane and when I’m out my mind
I look at stars and talk to God in the sky
I wait on his words, but I don’t get a reply.
I try to refrain from diving deep, so I
hold back tears that try to come
out my eyes in this world as a man
where we know we can’t cry
cause the people we love
look in us to confide so I’m
Silently screaming for help.
Life is a battle inside of these trenches, especially when fighting it all by yourself PTSD from the memories
people who left you for dead,
and then drag you through hell
leaving you shocked deep inside of a shell with stories you hate but nobody to tell
while you question God
if your soul you should sell.

[CHORUS]

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If you made it this deep you are a real one. TBH this is the most excited I've ever felt about a song. Thank you all for continuing to allow me to use my platform to make an IMPACT! All the support is appreciated and not taken for granted. I'm excited to go to WAR with this one! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and let's continue to spark minds and be the change we wish to see in the world. Much love!

[Thatsdax]

Let’s make an IMPACT…It was an absolute PLEASURE working with the Tom MacDonald on this. I believe this song has the ability to make an IMPACT during these times. LIKE, COMMENT, DISCUSS, and SHARE this with everyone and anyone. This is music FOR THE PEOPLE spread BY THE PEOPLE. Love you all….

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[TomMacDonaldOfficial]

LETS GO!!! So proud of how this one came out brother 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻🇺🇸

[Eternalscourge]

As a disabled vet and Christian father fighting a huge spiritual battle, Dax's stuff been hitting so heavy lately. God bless everyone in the comments; hold your loved ones tight today.

[HeatWaves]

I'm not sure if anyone is reading this right now, but if so, I want you to know that I wish you a day full of love and joy. May every moment bring you closer to your goals and may you never lose faith in yourself. You are unique and capable of achieving anything you set your mind to!

[SirSpuddington]

"For no man has greater love than this: that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

[Godivahair]

I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and I work at the VA. It's my job to provide mental health care to the veterans. It Is my privilege and honor to serve those who have served. They tell me the stories of how their lives have been changed by what they've seen. We need to provide better care for our veterans. Your new song brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for caring and calling attention to this underserved population.❤❤❤

[RainyDayz]

My husband served and died for our country. He was a Marine, a father of our 2 boys, a husband, a son, and a brother. I dont think I'll ever understand just how much pressure he felt as a man to provide for his family and serve his country. I'm sure he would have loved this song. ❤

[johnpetersen]

This is my first time listening to Dax. As a retired vet, I heard you. This hit me hard. Your words caught me off guard and my daughter was close by. Before I knew it she was asking me if everything was ok? I ended up opening to her a little and it brought us closer I think. Thank you! 🙏😊

[damienroche]

Man being a combat Vet, suffering form PTSD, and heavy mental health, this song broke me. I served with the 101st, airborne division, black Hearts for life, and seeing this just bring back memories. Dealing with the aftermath still till this day, with medications and therapies and all.

God bless all our vets and soldiers!!!

[chelleb]

I'm the daughter of a vet, the wife of a vet, the sister of a vet. I come from a long line of proud military men and women going back to the Revolution. My ancestor signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. America is my birthright and I thank God every single day for being so blessed. Thank you Dax and Tom, this is a beautiful song!

[windinthefirtrees]

My uncle died at the battle of the bulge part of the 101st airborne 503. My dad was a combat marine he fought the Japanese, won a silver star. Never seen him cry till he was in his eighties for the men who died around him in battle. Today is his 101 birthday and I sure miss that old marine ❤

[EricL-se]

As a Christian, Father, Husband and Marine. I’ve listened to this song 5 times back to back because it hits me personally. It’s not always easy in life as a man who serves his country and at the same time has so fulfill roles as a husband and father. Much love to Dax for being the voice out there for so many of us and all my good men out there who do what they gotta do to give to his family what we never had.

[wallszymusic]

When Tom & Dax come together they create a masterpiece every time.

[nikkitrelease]

I lost my husband in 2010. He was deployed to Afghanistan… this really hits home. Thank you for giving a voice to those who seem to not be heard today.

[obxsocom]

I'm a disabled vet of 22 years, this music art you all did is amazing. My wife just sent this to me a few moments ago, I watched it twice, and after I share my thoughts, I will watch and listen again.

Suffering from TBI, toxic exposures, PTSD, bronze star silver star with 5 purple hearts 💜. I do things slow now, takes a few to process info, adjust, and maneuver with just life in general.

It's hard for me to watch the video because of the combat scenes, which just bring tears, emotions, and pain of my scars outward.

I have 3 things I find to live for, my wife, my kids, my grandkids.

[chrissyl]

Happy Veterans Day to all the veterans out there! ❤🇺🇲❤🤍💙🇺🇲

[Wyld]

As the dependent wife of a retired military husband, 34 years of service, this song/video hits home. So many in this country don’t have a clue what it means to truly be a soldier in this country, sacrificing your life and so much more for this country. To stand up against an enemy and fight with everything you’ve got, sacrificing time with family and friends, the comfort of your home, and the ultimate sacrifice…your life, so that we may be a free people in a free nation . I am also hopeful that this will shed light on the plight of our veterans. Many of them are homeless and suffer from PTSD, depression, and anxiety. They deserve much better from our country. We can do better. Thank you for this incredibly powerful song.

[raymondcarson]

Thank you Dax and Tom. I was a soldier for 27 years. Our war never ends, especially if you were a front line combat troop. Songs like this help us feel less lost and truly like our battles can be won, especially the ones no one sees.

[jondickson]

It's been 15 years since I was in combat. I am just now able to start watching combat related movies or videos without sliding into depression. Thank you for bring the message for what we went through

[alexanderpainter]

After serving 8 years with 101st Airborne and 2ID through the Iraq War, the hardest thing is truly coming home and trying to cope with the civilian life. Luckily, my wife and kids keep my head above water but there are so many struggling and wish our government would actually take care of us. Amazing job Dax!! Thank you!