The Unknown Soldier
The Doors · Waiting For The Sun [1968]
And we're both a little older.
The unknown soldier.
Breakfast where the news is read.
Television children fed.
Unborn living. Living dead.
Bullet strikes the helmet's head
And it's all over
For the unknown soldier.
It's all over
For the unknown soldier.
hup
hup
hup ho he hup
hup
hup
hup ho he hup
comp'nee.... halt!
present arms!
Make a grave for the unknown soldier
Nestled in your hollow shoulder.
The unknown soldier.
Breakfast where the news is read.
Television children fed.
Bullet strikes the helmet's head
And, it's all over.
The war is over.
It's all over.
The war is over.
Well, all over, baby.
All over, baby.
Oh, over, yeah.
All over, baby..
The Unknown Soldier
The Unknown Soldier stands as a poignant song in The Doors' third studio album, Waiting For The Sun. Released in 1968, the track captures the band's evolving sound as they moved away from their psychedelic roots toward a more accessible rock style. The song reflects the group's willingness to experiment with softer, more melodic arrangements while maintaining the atmospheric depth characteristic of Jim Morrison's songwriting. As part of a pivotal era in the band's discography, the recording highlights their ability to blend introspection with the broader cultural currents of the late sixties. This work remains a significant example of how the group navigated changing musical landscapes, offering a moment of quiet reflection amidst a catalogue defined by both intensity and innovation.