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Johnny Cash The Big Battle Lyrics
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The Big Battle
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
JOHNNY CASH
- The Big Battle LyricsI think sir the battle is over, and the young soldier lay down his gun.
Im tired of running for cover, Im certain the battle is done.
For see over there where we fought them, its quite for theyve all gone away.
All left is the dead and the dying, the blue lying long side the grave.
So you think the battle is over, and you even lay down your gun.
You carelessly rise from your cover, for you think the battle is done.
Now boy hit the dirt, listen to me, for Im still the one in command.
Get flat on the ground here beside me, and lay your heart to the sand.
Can you hear the deafening rumble, can you feel the trembling ground.
Its not just the horses and wagons that make such a deafening sound.
For every shot fired had an echo and every man killed wanted life.
There lies your friend Jim McKinney, can you take the news to his wife?
No son the battles not over, the battle has only begun.
The rest of the battle will cover the part that has blackened the sun.
The fight yet to come is not with cannon, nor will the fight be hand-to-hand
No one will regroup the forces, no charge will a general command.
The battle will rage in the bosom of mother and sweetheart and wife.
Brother and sister and daughter will grieve for the rest of their lives.
Now go ahead, rise from your cover, be thankful that God let you live.
Go fight the rest of the battle for those who gave all they could give.
I see sir the battles not over, the battle has only begun
The rest of the battle will cover this part that has blackened the sun.
For though theres no sound of the cannon and though theres no smoke in the sky.
Im dropping the gun and the saber and ready for battle am I.
Im tired of running for cover, Im certain the battle is done.
For see over there where we fought them, its quite for theyve all gone away.
All left is the dead and the dying, the blue lying long side the grave.
So you think the battle is over, and you even lay down your gun.
You carelessly rise from your cover, for you think the battle is done.
Now boy hit the dirt, listen to me, for Im still the one in command.
Get flat on the ground here beside me, and lay your heart to the sand.
Can you hear the deafening rumble, can you feel the trembling ground.
Its not just the horses and wagons that make such a deafening sound.
For every shot fired had an echo and every man killed wanted life.
There lies your friend Jim McKinney, can you take the news to his wife?
The rest of the battle will cover the part that has blackened the sun.
The fight yet to come is not with cannon, nor will the fight be hand-to-hand
No one will regroup the forces, no charge will a general command.
The battle will rage in the bosom of mother and sweetheart and wife.
Brother and sister and daughter will grieve for the rest of their lives.
Now go ahead, rise from your cover, be thankful that God let you live.
Go fight the rest of the battle for those who gave all they could give.
I see sir the battles not over, the battle has only begun
The rest of the battle will cover this part that has blackened the sun.
For though theres no sound of the cannon and though theres no smoke in the sky.
Im dropping the gun and the saber and ready for battle am I.
Facts about The Big Battle
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The Big Battle is written and performed by Johnny Cash.
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It is first released in 1959 as part of Johnny Cash's album "The Essential Johnny Cash" which includes 75 tracks in total. This song is the 32nd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Big Battle of Johnny Cash is a metaphor for the war’s aftermath and the emotional and psychological wars that the survivors are still fighting, the poet stressing that the true battle is the one fought in personal relationships and the human spirit. The big battle lyrics mainly highlight sorrow, angst, contemplation, hopelessness, and social commentary. The song however, at the same time, points out the necessity of war and its consequences, the emotional and psychological battles and the reminiscing of the fallen. War, death, and emotional battles are the lyrics' intense themes, which may be uncomfortable for very young listeners. Besides, the language used is mature and the illustration of the war’s aftermath is vivid so it was given a PG-13 rating.
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The Big Battle falls under the genre Vocal.
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The Big Battle song length is 4 minutes and 04 seconds.
Who wrote The Big Battle lyrics?
The Big Battle is written and performed by Johnny Cash.
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When was The Big Battle released?
It is first released in 1959 as part of Johnny Cash's album "The Essential Johnny Cash" which includes 75 tracks in total. This song is the 32nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Big Battle lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Big Battle of Johnny Cash is a metaphor for the war’s aftermath and the emotional and psychological wars that the survivors are still fighting, the poet stressing that the true battle is the one fought in personal relationships and the human spirit. The big battle lyrics mainly highlight sorrow, angst, contemplation, hopelessness, and social commentary. The song however, at the same time, points out the necessity of war and its consequences, the emotional and psychological battles and the reminiscing of the fallen. War, death, and emotional battles are the lyrics' intense themes, which may be uncomfortable for very young listeners. Besides, the language used is mature and the illustration of the war’s aftermath is vivid so it was given a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is The Big Battle?
The Big Battle falls under the genre Vocal.
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How long is the song The Big Battle?
The Big Battle song length is 4 minutes and 04 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Johnny Cash
Record Label(s): Originally Released 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 Sun Entertainment Corp , Originally Released 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 19
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