| Rise Against – Hero of War Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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I haven't made up my mind as to whether I love or hate this song. As a soldier in the United States Army, I have mixed feelings. Members of the armed forces have joined on a volunteer basis. Obviously, they each have their own individual reasons, but I'm sure each and every one has a sense of pride for their country and the belief that they are doing something noble by enlisting. However, I believe this song perfectly exemplifies how easy it is to change from a hero to a criminal. We are in the field, where absolutely nothing is certain. I believe being in the armed forced is quite possibly one of the most difficult jobs, because you never know what is coming the next second. Driving in a convoy, the car ahead with bystanders next to it could be people waving and thanking you, or waiting with a bomb in the trunk. The first situation with the prisoner shows how a hero can become a criminal. There are rules of war, and when violated, you are most certainly in the wrong. This chorus angered me, because I know there are ignorant people in this country who will read it and immediately stereotype every soldier. Yes, this has happened, and it is an ugly scar the army must live with, but it does not mean the rest of the soldiers must sacrifice their innocence, heroism, and pride because of it. As for the second situation with the woman being shot, I feel this shows by so many soldiers return from tours of duty needing counseling. The woman was running towards him ignoring commands, what else is he to do? She could have had a bomb strapped to her chest. In war, it is split second decisions. Him or her. He has a job to do. She ignored his command. He immediately becomes worried and scared for his own life. Only after does he realize the error in that the woman was not an enemy, but someone wanting peace. Certainly a mistake...but a mistake MUCH harder to avoid than the first. God Bless. |
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| Cold – When Angels Fly Away Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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musicmanocdp, you are quite possibly one of the most ignorant people i've come across on this website. while some people interpret songs differently, there is a set meaning to every song that the artist intended. you cannot listen to a song about a soldier at war and relate it to other things because one or two lines make sense with your imprudent ideas. secondly, how dare you say that the US military is a joke. As a member of ROTC who will be commissioned as a 2LT within the year, I am disgusted to read your garbage. Thousands of American soldiers have died so dirtbags like yourself can have the right to be a dumbass on this board. you don't have to admire Bush or the Iraqi war, but you damn well better admire each and every soldier overseas fighting for you. And finally, my personal outlook on this song. I believe it is about a deployed soldier. He is far from the ones he loves. He has the enemy in his sights, but as he is about to pull the trigger he sees the people he cares about, and imagines them being in someone else's crosshairs, about to be shot. He realizes that every casualty, whether neccessary or unneccessary, is SOMEBODY'S loved one. However, it is war and the object of war is to eliminate enemy threats, and therefore he is forced to pull the trigger regardless of how he may feel inside. Not saying that is right. Just exactly how saw it the first time I heard the song. I welcome any feedback. |
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| Rise Against – Re-Education (Through Labor) Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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Chased down like dogs, we run from your grasp until the sun comes up. just my best guess. |
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| Rise Against – Re-Education (Through Labor) Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| fucking gold. absolutely one of the best rise against songs ever. i cant wait for the new album on october 7th, its going to be disgusting in the best sense of the word | |
| Linkin Park – No Roads Left Lyrics | 17 years ago |
| this song is amazing. while im a big LP fan, i think Minutes was a little bit of a letdown. I can't say I can ever see myself liking a few of the songs on there. But this song is awesome, its everything it needed to be and definately should be on the CD rather than bonus track. | |
| Enter Shikari – Sorry You're Not a Winner Lyrics | 17 years ago |
| i think it says "scratch card glory" but one of my friends swears its "scratch card lottery" ...but if you listen its a defined two syllables for glory. how do i convinve him cause he's pissing me off haha. | |
| Cold – Happens All The Time Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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I think it might say "A look as if your hero fell and lost his SWORD" not sure though, any thoughts? |
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