A mother standing on the "tarmac of an airport in London or Atlanta," watching her son leave for war.
Known as a modern griot (oral historian), Fakoly often uses his music to criticize corruption and the legacy of "Françafrique" (French influence in Africa). Tiken Jah Fakoly - 06. Soldier Feat. Akon)
The song is a poignant "homage to soldiers worldwide," focusing on the human cost of war rather than the political motives behind it. 1. The Soldier as a "Pawn" A mother standing on the "tarmac of an