Discover the story of the song > Universal Soldier – Buffy Sainte-Marie

The song is about a soldier who has been fighting in wars for a very long time. He belongs to different religions but still fights for his country. He believes that war will bring peace. However, he doesn't realize that he is just a pawn in the bigger game of war and that the real decision makers are far away. The song is a call for people to realize that war can't bring peace and that everyone should work towards ending it.