Super Soldier
Wittle sneak peak of a song I wrote coming up on the acoustic ep called “Super Soldier” which is a song about the “strong” friend in midst of realizing that all the work they do to maintain their friendships is actually destroying them and that when they finally set boundaries all they are left with is the emotional and physical marks left from trying to be a “good friend” but no good friends to speak of. #explorepage✨ #record #independentartist #singersongwriter
You know, when most people hear 'Super Soldier', their minds probably go straight to action movies, epic games, or maybe even historical discussions about powerful programs. I get it! Queries like 'super soldier concept' or 'super soldier game' pop up a lot. But for me, the idea of a 'super soldier' took on a deeply personal meaning when I started writing this song. It's not about physical battles, but the silent, everyday fights we wage for the people we care about. Have you ever felt like you're that 'super soldier' in your own life? The one everyone relies on, the one who's always strong, always ready to lend an ear or shoulder the burden? I certainly have. For years, I found myself in a cycle of trying to be the ultimate 'good friend,' always available, always solving problems, always saying, 'I said give me your sadness, I swear it's not that heavy.' It felt like my duty, my role. I believed I could 'hold you up till you're ready,' no matter the cost to myself. But what happens when carrying everyone else's weight starts to wear you down? You realize these aren't just temporary blips; these 'blisters will never go away.' It's a slow, insidious process where 'my bones grow weaker every day from doing all your fighting.' You dedicate so much energy to maintaining these connections, often at the expense of your own well-being. It's a silent impact on your personal relationships, where the balance shifts so drastically that you become less of a friend and more of a human shield. This song, 'Super Soldier,' is my raw confession about that realization. It's about looking back and seeing the emotional and even physical marks left from constantly pouring myself into others, only to find that when I finally tried to set boundaries – to say 'no' or ask for reciprocal support – I was left feeling isolated. It’s a painful truth, but sometimes, being the 'strong friend' can lead to profound loneliness as others never learn to stand on their own or reciprocate that strength. It made me think about the parallels with those who literally carry immense burdens, like soldiers. While their battles are external, the internal toll of constant vigilance and sacrifice can be immense, impacting personal relationships deeply. My 'Super Soldier' isn't fighting on a battlefield, but in the trenches of daily life, grappling with the weight of emotional labor. So, if you're out there feeling like you're constantly 'doing all your fighting' for others, or if you've ever felt that subtle erosion of your own strength because you're always the one holding it together, this song is for you. It's a reminder that it's okay not to be the 'super soldier' all the time. It's okay to acknowledge when your bones are growing weaker, and it's essential to protect your own peace. Setting boundaries isn't selfish; it's self-preservation. And sometimes, the bravest act is to put down the heavy load, even if it means some people can't keep up. It's a journey of recognizing your own limits and finding true, balanced connection.