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- War Dance Lyrics / with translationsThere's an epidemic
Stirring passions in young hearts
Even the old campaigners
Have got it really bad
Well we ain't seen nothing like it
Since coronation day
But when the street parties sound
I'm going underground
To keep the rabid hounds at bay
Oh my my this war dance
A patriotic romance
No we ain't seen nothing like it
Since coronation day
But when the tickatape flies
And blood is on the rise
You know it's got you in its sway
You got yourself a war dance
There's a cheap sensation
Keeping Fleet Street wide awake
Everyone wants a slice of
The jingoistic cake
And they're resurrecting Churchill
And bringing national service back
Fueling power and glory fever
Makes for a sicker Union Jack
Yes I'm talking about this war dance
A patriotic romance
And I know all you poets
Have seen it all before
About the stirring of those young hearts
Back in the first world war
Oh my my this war dance...
Stirring passions in young hearts
Even the old campaigners
Have got it really bad
Well we ain't seen nothing like it
Since coronation day
But when the street parties sound
I'm going underground
To keep the rabid hounds at bay
Oh my my this war dance
A patriotic romance
No we ain't seen nothing like it
Since coronation day
But when the tickatape flies
And blood is on the rise
You know it's got you in its sway
You got yourself a war dance
Keeping Fleet Street wide awake
Everyone wants a slice of
The jingoistic cake
And they're resurrecting Churchill
And bringing national service back
Fueling power and glory fever
Makes for a sicker Union Jack
Yes I'm talking about this war dance
A patriotic romance
And I know all you poets
Have seen it all before
About the stirring of those young hearts
Back in the first world war
Oh my my this war dance...
Facts about War Dance
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War Dance is written by Colin Ivor Moulding.
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It is first released on April 01, 1992 as part of XTC's album "Nonsuch" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the song 'War Dance' by XTC describes the fervor and frenzy of patriotism and nationalism, which serves as a contagious epidemic that affects both young people and older individuals. The lyrics explore historical warfare battles and political power abuses and the glorification of war through their use of 'war dance' and 'patriotic romance' metaphors, which show how extreme nationalist movements dominate their entire existence. War dance lyrics mostly emphasize social commentary and celebration and party and angst and freedom. The song presents patriotism and nationalism as essential elements while displaying war and its effects and media power as critical components. The lyrics contain themes of war and patriotism, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The material requires parental discretion because it contains no explicit language or graphic content, yet it includes war references and nationalistic sentiments.
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War Dance falls under the genre Rock.
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War Dance song length is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
Who wrote War Dance lyrics?
War Dance is written by Colin Ivor Moulding.
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When was War Dance released?
It is first released on April 01, 1992 as part of XTC's album "Nonsuch" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind War Dance lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the song 'War Dance' by XTC describes the fervor and frenzy of patriotism and nationalism, which serves as a contagious epidemic that affects both young people and older individuals. The lyrics explore historical warfare battles and political power abuses and the glorification of war through their use of 'war dance' and 'patriotic romance' metaphors, which show how extreme nationalist movements dominate their entire existence. War dance lyrics mostly emphasize social commentary and celebration and party and angst and freedom. The song presents patriotism and nationalism as essential elements while displaying war and its effects and media power as critical components. The lyrics contain themes of war and patriotism, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The material requires parental discretion because it contains no explicit language or graphic content, yet it includes war references and nationalistic sentiments.
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Which genre is War Dance?
War Dance falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song War Dance?
War Dance song length is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Colin Ivor MouldingRecord Label(s): Digital Remaster 2001 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
Meaning to "War Dance" song lyrics
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