Never Forgive, Never Forget
Warriors of Retribution: Embracing Destiny's Gauntlet
Lyrics
This is war and this is what we do
This is a declaration that the context is war, and the subsequent actions are justified within the scope of war.
For their freedom, we are fighting
The motive behind the actions is the pursuit of freedom, indicating a belief in a just cause.
One klick from the trail
Refers to being one kilometer away from the trail, suggesting proximity to the conflict zone.
Suffer shell shock, peace in deadlock
Describes the aftermath of war, with soldiers experiencing shell shock and a state of peace in deadlock.
Immoral carnage prevail
Highlights the prevalence of immoral and destructive chaos as a result of the conflict.
We are soldiers on the line
Reiterates the identity as soldiers actively engaged in the war.
And this is what we do
Emphasizes the repetitive nature of their actions and duties as soldiers.
Rolling thunder, kill them all, come hell or high water
Conveys a determination to continue the fight with relentless force, regardless of obstacles.
Never Forgive, Never Forget
Expresses a commitment to never forgive and never forget the events occurring in the war.
Never Forgive, Never Forget
Reiterates the resolve to never forgive and never forget, reinforcing the theme of enduring memory.
Just embrace it, run the gauntlet
Encourages acceptance of the harsh reality and challenges presented by the war.
Down south of the Ho'
References a location (south of the Ho') and suggests intense military activities taking place there.
Guns are blazing, hell's raising
Describes a chaotic and intense situation with guns blazing and hell being raised.
Call for Agent O
Refers to calling for Agent O, potentially an operative or support figure in the conflict.
Combat's fast and furious
Portrays the fast and furious nature of combat experienced by the soldiers.
Behind the enemy lines
Indicates that the soldiers are operating behind enemy lines, suggesting a high-risk scenario.
The dragon lady fules the fire, rain hell from the skies
Introduces the "dragon lady" who fuels the fire, possibly symbolizing a powerful force or leader supporting the conflict.
Never Forgive, Never Forget
Reiterates the theme of never forgiving and never forgetting as a guiding principle in the midst of war.
Never Forgive, Never Forget
Strengthens the commitment to the enduring memory of the events in the war.
You can kill ten of mine for every one I kill of yours
Expresses a brutal perspective on the cost of war, emphasizing the ratio of lives lost on both sides.
Can you smell the scent of victory falling from the sky
Sensory imagery is used to evoke the smell of victory, reinforcing the intensity and immediacy of the conflict.
Hey LBJ, how many kids did you kill today?
Directly questions the morality of the war and the responsibility of a political figure (LBJ) for the lives lost.
Never Forgive, Never Forget
Reiterates the central theme of never forgiving and never forgetting, underscoring its importance.
Never Forgive, Never Forget
Continues to emphasize the enduring commitment to the memory of the war's events.
Never Forgive, Never Forget
Repeats the refrain, reinforcing the unwavering stance on never forgiving and never forgetting.
Never Forgive, Never Forget
Concludes with a final repetition of the central theme, leaving a lasting impression of the song's message.
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