Lyrics
We was part of the slaughter they called Desert Storm
We were part of the Desert Storm conflict, often referred to as a slaughter.
We maimed and we murdered in the name of "Norm"
We engaged in violence and killing in the name of the military operation's leader, "Norm" possibly referencing Norman Schwarzkopf.
Now As civilian and purpose I lack
As a civilian, I lack purpose or direction in life.
I'm getting ready to go back to Iraq!
Despite the lack of purpose, I am preparing to return to Iraq.
you're over there we're I'm over here
You are overseas, and I am here.
We had lasagna and plenty of beer
We enjoyed normal activities like eating lasagna and drinking beer.
Learning the tools and the tricks of the trade
I learned military skills and strategies during my service.
then I come home and I can't get laid
Returning home, I struggle with personal relationships and intimacy.
Back to Iraq!
Heading back to Iraq, expressing the decision to return to a war zone.
I'M BACK!
Emphasizing the return to Iraq with conviction.
You taught me how to kill
You taught me the skills of killing during military training.
You pumped me full of drugs
I was influenced by drug use during my military service.
How can you wonder
Expressing disbelief at wondering why I turned into a thug.
Why I became a thug?
Reflecting on the act of causing harm and death to people.
Raining death on people
Describing the violent actions of raining death upon people.
Firing into crowds
Referring to indiscriminate firing into crowds.
Over there I got a big bright medal
Recognition of receiving a medal overseas but not valued at home.
But here it's not allowed
The contrast between recognition abroad and lack of acknowledgment at home.
I'm going
Reiterating the decision to return to Iraq despite challenges.
Back to Iraq!
Emphasizing the return to Iraq with conviction.
I'M BACK!
Reiterating the return to Iraq with conviction.
now I'm on the streets - I look like a slob
Describing a deteriorated physical appearance and societal status.
My skin is corroding - I can't get a job
Expressing physical decay and difficulty in securing employment.
I did my duty - I served my nation
Claiming to have fulfilled one's duty to the nation through military service.
Now I can't even afford medication
Despite service, facing financial struggles, especially with healthcare costs.
You dirty bastards you made me this way
Blaming others for personal struggles and hardships.
But I'm locked and loaded - now you'll have to pay
Feeling prepared for retaliation or taking action against those deemed responsible.
Back to Iraq and my life is a wreck
Expressing the chaotic state of life after returning from Iraq.
I want to kill the President
Expressing extreme frustration, even contemplating harm to the President.
But I'll settle for a check
Expressing a desire for compensation or retribution, even in monetary form.
Back to Iraq!
Reiterating the decision to return to Iraq despite challenges.
I'M BACK, YEAH!
Emphasizing the return to Iraq with conviction.
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