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Steve Earle Mercenary Song Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.55/10 [20 votes]Album: Train a Comin' / Original Release Date: 1995-02-28Genre: CountrySong Duration: 2 min 39 sec
STEVE EARLE
- Mercenary Song Lyrics / with translationsMe and bill there we both come from georgia
Met hank out in new mexico
We're bound for duranqo to join pancho villa
We hear that he's payin' in gold
I guess a man's got to do what he's best at
Ain't found nothin' better so far
Been called mercenaries and men with no country
Just soldiers in search of a war
Chorus
And we're bound for the border
We're soldiers of fortune
And we'll fight for no country but we'll die for good pay
Under the flag of of the greenback dollar
Or the peso down mexico way
When this war is over might go back to georgia
And settle down quiet some where
I'll most likely pack up and head south for chile
Heard tell there's some trouble down there
Met hank out in new mexico
We're bound for duranqo to join pancho villa
We hear that he's payin' in gold
I guess a man's got to do what he's best at
Ain't found nothin' better so far
Been called mercenaries and men with no country
Just soldiers in search of a war
Chorus
And we're bound for the border
And we'll fight for no country but we'll die for good pay
Under the flag of of the greenback dollar
Or the peso down mexico way
When this war is over might go back to georgia
And settle down quiet some where
I'll most likely pack up and head south for chile
Heard tell there's some trouble down there
Facts about Mercenary Song
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Mercenary Song is written and performed by Steve Earle.
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It is first released on February 28, 1995 as part of Steve Earle's album "Train a Comin'" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the track 'Mercenary Song' composed by Steve Earle narrates the saga of the hired fighters ready to battle for any side that strid the money line, regardless of the country that pays them. It is a reflection on their ephemeral existence, forever rotating around the globe from one strife to another in search of the 'greenback dollar' or 'peso' as the payment symbol. The words draw a picture of adventure, uncertainty, and the like and, at the same time, of the mercenaries as money-seeking people who have absolutely no relation to and no loyalty to a nation and, thus, are driven purely by the price tag. The song's lyrics mainly highlight the topics of adventure, social commentary, freedom, excitement, and exploration. Besides, through the song, lifestyle of mercenaries is emphasized, purpose search, and financial motivation are still needed. The lyrics depict war and mercenaries, which may not be appropriate for a very young audience. To be precise, though, there is no foul language or graphic content, the topic may still need to be discussed with the parents before kids can listen to it.
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Mercenary Song falls under the genre Country.
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Mercenary Song is produced by Steve Earle, William Alsobrook.
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Mercenary Song song length is 2 minutes and 39 seconds.
Who wrote Mercenary Song lyrics?
Mercenary Song is written and performed by Steve Earle.
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When was Mercenary Song released?
It is first released on February 28, 1995 as part of Steve Earle's album "Train a Comin'" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Mercenary Song lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the track 'Mercenary Song' composed by Steve Earle narrates the saga of the hired fighters ready to battle for any side that strid the money line, regardless of the country that pays them. It is a reflection on their ephemeral existence, forever rotating around the globe from one strife to another in search of the 'greenback dollar' or 'peso' as the payment symbol. The words draw a picture of adventure, uncertainty, and the like and, at the same time, of the mercenaries as money-seeking people who have absolutely no relation to and no loyalty to a nation and, thus, are driven purely by the price tag. The song's lyrics mainly highlight the topics of adventure, social commentary, freedom, excitement, and exploration. Besides, through the song, lifestyle of mercenaries is emphasized, purpose search, and financial motivation are still needed. The lyrics depict war and mercenaries, which may not be appropriate for a very young audience. To be precise, though, there is no foul language or graphic content, the topic may still need to be discussed with the parents before kids can listen to it.
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Which genre is Mercenary Song?
Mercenary Song falls under the genre Country.
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Who produced Mercenary Song?
Mercenary Song is produced by Steve Earle, William Alsobrook.
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How long is the song Mercenary Song?
Mercenary Song song length is 2 minutes and 39 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Steve EarleRecord Label(s): 1995 Warner Bros Records Inc
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