Discover the story of the song > Soldiers – Abba

The protagonist is questioning if they are hearing and seeing signs of something dangerous and unsettling. They wonder if it's just their imagination or if it's actually happening. They mention a beast waking up in the night and the cold December weather adding to the feeling of unease. The protagonist acknowledges that soldiers are the ones who write and sing songs about these things, while ordinary people like them don't sing those songs. They talk about soldiers playing their instruments and marching confidently, making it seem like everything is fine. But the protagonist urges to not ignore the signs and take a chance, because if the bugler starts playing, they too must dance.