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Don McLean The Grave Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.29/10 [7 votes]Album: American Pie / Original Release Date: 1971-10Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 14 sec
DON MCLEAN
- The Grave Lyrics / with translationsThe grave that they dug him had flowers
Gathered from the hillsides in bright summer colors
And the brown earth bleached white
At the edge of his gravestone, he's gone
When the wars of our nation did beckon
A man barely twenty did answer the calling
Proud of the trust that he placed in our nation, he's gone
But eternity knows him and it knows what we've done
And the rain fell like pearls on the leaves of the flowers
Leaving brown, muddy clay where the earth had been dry
And deep in the trench he waited for hours
As he held to his rifle and prayed not to die
But the silence of night was shattered by fire
As guns and grenades blasted sharp through the air
One after another his comrades were slaughtered
In morgue of marines, alone standing there
He crouched ever lower, ever lower with fear
They can't let me die, they can't let me die here
I'll cover myself with the mud and the earth
And I'll cover myself, I know I'm not brave
The earth
The earth
The earth
Is my grave
The grave that they dug him had flowers
Gathered from the hillsides in bright summer colors
And the brown earth bleached white
At the edge of his gravestone, he's gone
Gathered from the hillsides in bright summer colors
And the brown earth bleached white
At the edge of his gravestone, he's gone
When the wars of our nation did beckon
A man barely twenty did answer the calling
Proud of the trust that he placed in our nation, he's gone
But eternity knows him and it knows what we've done
And the rain fell like pearls on the leaves of the flowers
Leaving brown, muddy clay where the earth had been dry
And deep in the trench he waited for hours
As he held to his rifle and prayed not to die
But the silence of night was shattered by fire
One after another his comrades were slaughtered
In morgue of marines, alone standing there
He crouched ever lower, ever lower with fear
They can't let me die, they can't let me die here
I'll cover myself with the mud and the earth
And I'll cover myself, I know I'm not brave
The earth
The earth
The earth
Is my grave
The grave that they dug him had flowers
Gathered from the hillsides in bright summer colors
And the brown earth bleached white
At the edge of his gravestone, he's gone
Facts about The Grave
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The Grave is written by Don Mclean.
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It is first released on October 01, 1971 as part of Don McLean's album "American Pie" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Grave' by Don McLean tells a poignant story of a young soldier who bravely faced the horrors of war, feeling the weight of mortality and the sacrifices made. The lyrics use the metaphor of the grave with flowers to symbolize the loss and remembrance of the fallen soldier, highlighting the harsh realities of war and the ultimate sacrifice made by those who serve their nation. The grave lyrics mostly emphasize despair, angst, heartbreak, solitude and reflection. The song shows how essential people handle their grief through death while it depicts the terrifying experiences of battle and the instinct to stay alive. The lyrics contain themes of war, violence, and death, which may not be suitable for children under 13. The depiction of a soldier's fear and the mention of comrades being slaughtered suggest mature themes that warrant parental guidance.
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The Grave falls under the genre Rock.
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The Grave song length is 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
Who wrote The Grave lyrics?
The Grave is written by Don Mclean.
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When was The Grave released?
It is first released on October 01, 1971 as part of Don McLean's album "American Pie" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Grave lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Grave' by Don McLean tells a poignant story of a young soldier who bravely faced the horrors of war, feeling the weight of mortality and the sacrifices made. The lyrics use the metaphor of the grave with flowers to symbolize the loss and remembrance of the fallen soldier, highlighting the harsh realities of war and the ultimate sacrifice made by those who serve their nation. The grave lyrics mostly emphasize despair, angst, heartbreak, solitude and reflection. The song shows how essential people handle their grief through death while it depicts the terrifying experiences of battle and the instinct to stay alive. The lyrics contain themes of war, violence, and death, which may not be suitable for children under 13. The depiction of a soldier's fear and the mention of comrades being slaughtered suggest mature themes that warrant parental guidance.
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Which genre is The Grave?
The Grave falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song The Grave?
The Grave song length is 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Don McleanRecord Label(s): 1988 Capitol Records, Inc All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws Manufactured by Capitol Catalog,
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