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Rise Against Hero Of War Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9/10 [17 votes]Album: Appeal to Reason / Original Release Date: 2008-10-02Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 13 sec
Hero Of War
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- Hero Of War LyricsHe said, "Son, have you seen the world?
Well, what would you say if I said that you could?
Just carry this gun, you'll even get paid"
I said, "That sounds pretty good"
Black leather boots, spit shined so bright
They cut off my hair but it looks alright
We marched and we sang
We all became friends as we learned how to fight
A hero of war, yeah that's what I'll be
And when I come home they'll be damn proud of me
I'll carry this flag to the grave if I must
'Cause it's flag that I love and a flag that I trust
I kicked in the door, I yelled my commands
The children they cried but I got my man
We took him away, a bag over his face
From his family and his friends
They took off his clothes, they pissed in his hands
I told them to stop but then I joined in
We beat him with guns and batons
Not just once but again and again
A hero of war, yeah that's what I'll be
And when I come home they'll be damn proud of me
I'll carry this flag to the grave if I must
'Cause it's flag that I love and a flag that I trust
She walked through bullets and haze
I asked her to stop, I begged her to stay
But she pressed on
So I lifted my gun and I fired away
And the shells jumped through the smoke
And into the sand that the blood now had soaked
She collapsed with a flag in her hand
A flag white as snow
A hero of war is that what they see
Just medals and scars, so damn proud of me
And I brought home that flag, now it gathers dust
But it's a flag that I love, it's the only flag I trust
He said, "Son, have you seen the world?
Well, what would you say if I said that you could?"
Well, what would you say if I said that you could?
Just carry this gun, you'll even get paid"
I said, "That sounds pretty good"
Black leather boots, spit shined so bright
They cut off my hair but it looks alright
We marched and we sang
We all became friends as we learned how to fight
A hero of war, yeah that's what I'll be
And when I come home they'll be damn proud of me
I'll carry this flag to the grave if I must
'Cause it's flag that I love and a flag that I trust
I kicked in the door, I yelled my commands
The children they cried but I got my man
We took him away, a bag over his face
From his family and his friends
They took off his clothes, they pissed in his hands
I told them to stop but then I joined in
We beat him with guns and batons
A hero of war, yeah that's what I'll be
And when I come home they'll be damn proud of me
I'll carry this flag to the grave if I must
'Cause it's flag that I love and a flag that I trust
She walked through bullets and haze
I asked her to stop, I begged her to stay
But she pressed on
So I lifted my gun and I fired away
And the shells jumped through the smoke
And into the sand that the blood now had soaked
She collapsed with a flag in her hand
A flag white as snow
A hero of war is that what they see
Just medals and scars, so damn proud of me
And I brought home that flag, now it gathers dust
But it's a flag that I love, it's the only flag I trust
He said, "Son, have you seen the world?
Well, what would you say if I said that you could?"
Facts about Hero Of War
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Hero Of War is written by Brandon Barnes, Zach Blair, Timothy Mcilrath, Joseph Principe.
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It is first released on October 02, 2008 as part of Rise Against's album "Appeal to Reason" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the 'Hero Of War' song written and performed by Rise Against narrates the experience of a soldier who at first is captivated by the glory of war but afterwards gets to know the grim side of it, which will involve among others, the loss of innocence and the psychological impact of the killing. The words illustrate the disenchantment and the battle of conscience that people would have who are notwithstanding the horrible war, thus distinguishing between the glorified view of heroism and the devastating effect of war on both the regular army and the unarmed populace. Mainly the lyrics of Hero of war give out a social commentary, angst, love, reflection, and anger. The song also underlines the war and its outcomes, disillusionment, patriots, and sacrifice. The lyrics cover themes of war, and violence, and present graphic images of brutality, such as torture and death, which are classified as adult content. The high degree and constant nature of the violence depicted in the lyrics are the reason for a restricted rating, since it may be inappropriate for children under 17 even with parental supervision.
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Hero Of War falls under the genre Rock.
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Hero Of War song length is 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
Who wrote Hero Of War lyrics?
Hero Of War is written by Brandon Barnes, Zach Blair, Timothy Mcilrath, Joseph Principe.
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When was Hero Of War released?
It is first released on October 02, 2008 as part of Rise Against's album "Appeal to Reason" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Hero Of War lyrics?
When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the 'Hero Of War' song written and performed by Rise Against narrates the experience of a soldier who at first is captivated by the glory of war but afterwards gets to know the grim side of it, which will involve among others, the loss of innocence and the psychological impact of the killing. The words illustrate the disenchantment and the battle of conscience that people would have who are notwithstanding the horrible war, thus distinguishing between the glorified view of heroism and the devastating effect of war on both the regular army and the unarmed populace. Mainly the lyrics of Hero of war give out a social commentary, angst, love, reflection, and anger. The song also underlines the war and its outcomes, disillusionment, patriots, and sacrifice. The lyrics cover themes of war, and violence, and present graphic images of brutality, such as torture and death, which are classified as adult content. The high degree and constant nature of the violence depicted in the lyrics are the reason for a restricted rating, since it may be inappropriate for children under 17 even with parental supervision.
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Which genre is Hero Of War?
Hero Of War falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Hero Of War?
Hero Of War song length is 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Brandon Barnes, Zach Blair, Timothy Mcilrath, Joseph Principe
Record Label(s): 2008 DGC Records
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Rosie August 9, 2012-10:10
This song is like a link to sanity for me. How in the end, in the chorus, he swops the American flag for the White flag and says: 'The only thing that I trust.'
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This song is like a link to sanity for me. How in the end, in the chorus, he swops the American flag for the White flag and says: 'The only thing that I trust.'
Norman August 7, 2012-5:56
This is not just at anti war song, it is also about missplaced patriotism and what can happen you are caught up in group psychology. It shows the difference between theory and reality and the effect.
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This is not just at anti war song, it is also about missplaced patriotism and what can happen you are caught up in group psychology. It shows the difference between theory and reality and the effect.
anameicanremember July 19, 2012-14:54
The ultimate anti-war song I've heard so far. Lousy wars for all involved, soldiers and civilians. Reminds us that no ideology justifying war is worth a human life. Thank you Rise Against.
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The ultimate anti-war song I've heard so far. Lousy wars for all involved, soldiers and civilians. Reminds us that no ideology justifying war is worth a human life. Thank you Rise Against.
Nate 19D June 13, 2012-14:29
I am a member of the US Army. Have been for 4 years, been to afghanistan and have lost three friends since 2008. This song is very emotional for me and i cry every time I hear it. Amazing job, RA.
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I am a member of the US Army. Have been for 4 years, been to afghanistan and have lost three friends since 2008. This song is very emotional for me and i cry every time I hear it. Amazing job, RA.
cath May 17, 2012-16:46
This song is very emotional for me. My brother was a soldier in Afghanistan he was on his second tour, when he gave his life for our country. He will always be a hero to me.
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This song is very emotional for me. My brother was a soldier in Afghanistan he was on his second tour, when he gave his life for our country. He will always be a hero to me.
cody May 3, 2012-9:35
this song mean something to me. i have two uncles that went to iraq and afganistan, im gald they made it home safe
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this song mean something to me. i have two uncles that went to iraq and afganistan, im gald they made it home safe
Davis January 29, 2012-14:18
This song is about the change in man from war. It's about intentions that become skewed. The man joined for good reasons and found himself an enemy of himself. Not about war, it's about man (kind).
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This song is about the change in man from war. It's about intentions that become skewed. The man joined for good reasons and found himself an enemy of himself. Not about war, it's about man (kind).
Gage January 16, 2012-16:01
what this song means is that war needs to stop, bottom line, there is no reason to kill anybody over anything, thats just plain dumb but some people see it as the answer there problems
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what this song means is that war needs to stop, bottom line, there is no reason to kill anybody over anything, thats just plain dumb but some people see it as the answer there problems
emma December 26, 2011-12:18
shows the way that some people see about any war. I pray for my cousin to be safe. He's currently in Afghanistan. Shame that he couldn't be around his family this christmas.
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shows the way that some people see about any war. I pray for my cousin to be safe. He's currently in Afghanistan. Shame that he couldn't be around his family this christmas.
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I am not against war. Because I know that we can't just stop it. That's the way we are sadly. But this song to me tells us the emotional part of war. there not just machines with scars. they have a heart. both of my grandfathers were in the military.