Sound The Bugle
Bryan Adams · Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Sound the bugle now - Play it just for me.
As the seasons change - Remember how I used to be.
Now I can't go on - I can't even start.
I've got nothing left - just an empty heart.
I'm a soldier - wounded so I must give up the fight.
There's nothing more for me - lead me away...
Or leave me lying here.
Sound the bugle now - Tell them I don't care.
There's not a road I know - That leads to anywhere.
Without a light, I fear that I will - Stumble in the dark.
Lay right down - Decide not to go on.
Then from on high - Somewhere in the distance.
There's a voice that calls - Remember who you are.
If you lose yourself - your courage soon will follow.
So be strong tonight - Remember who you are.
You're a soldier now - fighting in a battle.
To be free once more - That's worth fighting for.
As the seasons change - Remember how I used to be.
Now I can't go on - I can't even start.
I've got nothing left - just an empty heart.
I'm a soldier - wounded so I must give up the fight.
There's nothing more for me - lead me away...
Or leave me lying here.
Sound the bugle now - Tell them I don't care.
There's not a road I know - That leads to anywhere.
Without a light, I fear that I will - Stumble in the dark.
Lay right down - Decide not to go on.
Then from on high - Somewhere in the distance.
There's a voice that calls - Remember who you are.
If you lose yourself - your courage soon will follow.
So be strong tonight - Remember who you are.
You're a soldier now - fighting in a battle.
To be free once more - That's worth fighting for.
Sound The Bugle
Bryan Adams delivers a high-energy rock anthem on the soundtrack to the 1988 film Stallion of the Cimarron. Recorded with his signature power, the track blends classic rock instrumentation with a driving rhythm that captures the spirit of the movie's equestrian themes. Released as part of the Spirit album, the song became a staple of the film's promotional campaign and remains a defining example of Adams' ability to craft cinematic rock tracks. Its enduring popularity highlights his skill in merging pop sensibilities with hard-hitting guitar work, cementing his status as a leading figure in 1980s and 1990s rock music.