Discover the story of the song > Soap Box Preacher – Robbie Robertson

The song is about a soap box preacher who stands on the corner and talks about faith. People gather around to listen to him, but there are also people who want to bring him down. He goes out alone at night and sings songs to ease his pain, and he urges others not to let the chance for salvation pass them by. The protagonist compares him to Don Quixote, and says that he carries his passion through difficult times.