Jiе™г­ Schelinger - Е Г­pkovгў Rеїеѕenka May 2026

While the original Deep Purple song reflects on the life of a traveler or "soldier of fortune," Svěrák's Czech lyrics reimagine the melody through the lens of the (Šípková Růženka) fairy tale.

The listener is told they must "go there alone" to face reality rather than believing in myths. Where to Listen You can find the track on major platforms: Streaming: Listen on Spotify or Deezer . Video: Watch the performance on YouTube .

Written by Zdeněk Svěrák , a renowned Czech writer and actor.

Schelinger performed the track with Skupina Františka Ringo Čecha . Meaning & Themes

It is a cover of the song "Soldier of Fortune" by the British hard rock band Deep Purple (originally from their 1974 album Stormbringer ).

The lyrics contrast the magical expectations of childhood with the harsh reality of adulthood:

is one of the most famous Czech rock ballads, performed by Jiří Schelinger and released in 1976 .