Discover the story of the song > Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier – Corb Lund

The protagonist in the lyrics describes himself as a soldier on horseback, fighting in various wars throughout history. He mentions being with Custer and the Sioux, riding with Genghis Khan, serving under the Tsar, fighting in the Crusades, and joining special forces in Afghanistan. He reflects on the changing face of warfare and acknowledges that his role as a horse soldier may be becoming obsolete. In the end, he expresses pride in his identity as a horse soldier.