Lyrics
Morning starts with killing a rat
Morning signifies the beginning, where the act of killing a rat starts the day.
They crawl around in the trench
Soldiers move within the trench, where rats roam.
Gobbling those of us who didn't
Rats consume fallen soldiers who couldn’t survive the harsh conditions.
Drown in mud asleep wounded and emaciated
Describes soldiers who are wounded, weak, and asleep in the mud, vulnerable to the surroundings.
We’re waiting for the whistle to blow
Waiting for a signal, likely the command to attack.
Our captain right here in the front
The captain, a leader, is deceased and lies in a shell hole at the forefront.
Lies dead in the shell hole
Reiterates the captain's death, emphasizing the tragedy.
Ashes to ashes - Dust to dust
A reference to mortality, stating the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death.
Bayonets to rifles counterattack
Preparing for a counterattack, switching from bayonets to rifles.
Like a golem of ashes and clay
Comparing soldiers to a golem, an entity made of ash and clay, highlighting their resilience amid destruction.
We arise from a ruined trench
Describes rising from a destroyed trench, showcasing resilience despite adverse circumstances.
Our life is worth no more than
States the value of soldiers' lives, likening it to the worth of the bloody mud in Passchendaele, implying insignificance in the face of war.
The bloody mud of Passchendaele
Reiterates the insignificance of life in the brutal environment of Passchendaele.
We shall move out of our holes
Describes soldiers emerging from their hiding places, akin to worms rising from the earth.
Like worms of the earth
Comparing soldiers to worms, emphasizing their emergence from hiding spots.
I lay down in a flooded shell hole
A soldier takes cover in a flooded shell hole, seeking refuge despite the unfavorable conditions.
Our counterattack has failed
Indicates the failure of a counterattack, leading to adverse outcomes.
There was only one last clip
Describes scarcity in ammunition, having only one remaining clip of British 303.
With 5 british 303
Further details the scarcity of ammunition, specifically mentioning the enemy's weaponry.
Jerrys sing their song in the trench
Enemy soldiers (Jerrys) singing in the trench, depicting a surreal contrast amid the chaos of war.
And slowly comes my night
Implies impending death or sleep for the soldier, possibly from exhaustion or wounds.
If you're stuck at the no man's land
Warns about the danger of being stuck in no man's land, facing the fate of becoming food for rats.
Soon you will feed the rats
Continues the warning about the grim fate awaiting those trapped in no man's land.
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