Composer Lê Bá Thường releases two songs paying tribute to soldiers.

Composer Le Ba Thuong has just released two songs, "Footprints of a Soldier" and "To My Dear Brother on a Distant Island," with poignant melodies to pay tribute to the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

The song "Sending a Message to My Beloved on a Distant Island" is a heartfelt expression of affection, composed by Le Ba Thuong as a gift to the soldiers who are guarding the sovereignty of our homeland's seas and islands day and night. More than just a sweet love song, it also honors the silent and noble sacrifices of the island soldiers through the feminine and emotional perspective of a woman on the home front.

Composer Le Ba Thuong

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The lyrics begin with a scene of a cold, windy winter, evoking a deep longing for a lover at sea. The girl's love transcends all distance, a warm flame in the vast ocean: "Your eyes light up the full moon night." The chorus affirms unwavering faith: "The vast blue sea… on the distant island, you stand guard," along with a promise of reunion, conveyed through poetic lyrics, expressing the hope for peace and happiness when the soldier returns.

The song is a gentle blend of romantic love and love for one's homeland, expressing deep gratitude and pride for the soldiers on the islands who are protecting the sacred skies and seas of the Fatherland day and night.

The song "Footprints of a Soldier" is a heroic anthem, full of emotion and meaning, perfect for the occasion of July 27th. Beginning with a tearful image of separation: "Dew falls on the lilac blossoms like a mother's tearful eyes at parting," the song recreates the pain on the home front as soldiers leave their homeland to go to war.

Despite facing the brutal battlefield, the soldiers remained steadfast in their resolve: "The Trường Sơn Mountains bear the mark of countless blood and bones - Courage to defeat the enemy." The refrain, like a sacred rallying cry, proclaims: "Advance for the independence and freedom of the country, for a prosperous life for the people," expressing the spirit of youth's dedication, ready to "exchange their blood and bones for a peaceful homeland."

The song concludes with a powerful and moving message: "The Fatherland will forever remember you - the wounded soldiers and martyrs of Vietnam," as a heartfelt message from the nation to those who sacrificed themselves and those who survived but bear the wounds of war. The footprints of the soldier are powerfully portrayed by the warm, deep voice of singer Huynh Loi - famous for his revolutionary and traditional songs - contributing to the majestic spirit and national pride.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhac-si-le-ba-thuong-ra-mat-hai-ca-khuc-tri-an-nguoi-linh-185250725192612093.htm