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- Present Arms Lyrics / with translationsYou got no job you got no pay
Join the military, sign today
They'll take you off to fight on foreign shores
You'll be your mother's pride and joy
Her armed and dangerous golden boy
A uniformed hero that shows no fear
The khaki ranks of flesh and steel
Learning how to smile and kill
They'll teach you to ignore the screams and tears
Join the military, sign today
They'll take you off to fight on foreign shores
You'll be your mother's pride and joy
Her armed and dangerous golden boy
The khaki ranks of flesh and steel
Learning how to smile and kill
They'll teach you to ignore the screams and tears
Facts about Present Arms
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Present Arms is written by Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell.
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It is first released on May 29, 1981 as part of Ub40's album "Present Arms" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Present Arms' by UB40 criticizes the glorification of war and the recruitment tactics used by the military. The film shows how military training creates soldiers who become killers and lose their ability to feel compassion which results in severe psychological damage for both soldiers and their family members. Present arms lyrics mostly emphasizes social commentary, anger, angst, despair and reflection. The song establishes two main themes through its music, which shows how people experience military service and which explains the connection between war and sacrificial military service. The lyrics contain mature themes related to military service, violence, and the emotional impact of war, which may not be suitable for children under 13. The references to fighting, killing, and ignoring screams and tears suggest a level of intensity that warrants parental guidance.
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Present Arms falls under the genre Reggae.
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Present Arms song length is 4 minutes and 08 seconds.
Who wrote Present Arms lyrics?
Present Arms is written by Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell.
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When was Present Arms released?
It is first released on May 29, 1981 as part of Ub40's album "Present Arms" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Present Arms lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, the song 'Present Arms' by UB40 criticizes the glorification of war and the recruitment tactics used by the military. The film shows how military training creates soldiers who become killers and lose their ability to feel compassion which results in severe psychological damage for both soldiers and their family members. Present arms lyrics mostly emphasizes social commentary, anger, angst, despair and reflection. The song establishes two main themes through its music, which shows how people experience military service and which explains the connection between war and sacrificial military service. The lyrics contain mature themes related to military service, violence, and the emotional impact of war, which may not be suitable for children under 13. The references to fighting, killing, and ignoring screams and tears suggest a level of intensity that warrants parental guidance.
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Which genre is Present Arms?
Present Arms falls under the genre Reggae.
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How long is the song Present Arms?
Present Arms song length is 4 minutes and 08 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell
Record Label(s): 1981 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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