Lyrics
I've got to go, but what a prize to give
The speaker feels compelled to leave, acknowledging a valuable opportunity to offer.
Package deal to the sun, everything is inclusive
Describes a comprehensive vacation package to a sunny destination, likely a place with recent conflict (symbolized by bullet holes).
where bullet holes scar the minarets
References physical damage caused by conflict, likely in a Middle Eastern setting (minarets symbolize Islamic architecture).
smoke on the horizon a beautiful sunset
Depicts a contrast between destruction (bullet holes, smoke) and beauty (sunset), emphasizing the paradox of war-torn areas.
Going on my Middle Eastern holiday
The speaker narrates going on a vacation to the Middle East, amidst the backdrop of potential danger.
Give me a gun, I hope I see my mum again
Expresses fear and uncertainty about survival (implicitly, from potential violence or conflict) and the longing to see family again.
Going on my middle eastern holiday
Reiterates the departure to the Middle East with concerns about returning home someday.
Been gone so long, I hope I'm coming home some day
Expresses hope about returning home someday despite being away for an extended period.
We can fight, we can fight
Highlights the potential for conflict and the readiness to fight or confront challenges.
I'm 21, meanwhile back at home
The speaker reflects on being young (21 years old) while being away from home.
My friends are out tonight all drinking and dancing
Contrasts the speaker's experiences abroad with the social life of friends back home, emphasizing detachment.
I've got a girl, is she missing me?
Questions whether the speaker's romantic partner misses them while they're away.
Watching out for me on the news on TV
Reflects on the possibility of being watched on the news, highlighting concern for loved ones back home.
Back at home, politicians sit
Depicts political figures engaged in discussions back home while the speaker faces imminent danger in the desert.
Over lunch discussing this
Highlights the disparity between political discussions and the real dangers faced by individuals on the ground.
In the desert the fuse is lit,
Indicates the escalating tension in the desert, metaphorically represented by a lit fuse, possibly referring to conflict or danger.
I'm the one who has to deal with it
Expresses the burden of dealing with the consequences of the escalating conflict, shouldering personal responsibility.
He's got a gun, bullets meant for me
Describes an imminent threat to the speaker's life with someone aiming a gun at them.
Time seems to stand still I'm so scared I can't speak
Describes a moment of intense fear where time seems to freeze due to extreme fright.
I'm flying home, above everything
Reflects the experience of flying back home, witnessing everything from a higher perspective, feeling disconnected and bewildered.
I don't understand why is it my mothers crying?
Questions the reason behind the speaker's mother's distress or tears, possibly due to news or events related to the speaker.
Going on my Middle Eastern holiday
Reiterates the idea of the speaker going on a holiday to the Middle East despite the potential dangers.
Give me a gun, I hope I see my mum again
Repeats the fear and hope of seeing the speaker's mother again, indicating a persistent concern for their safety.
Going on my Middle Eastern holiday
Reiterates the idea of the speaker going on a holiday to the Middle East despite the potential dangers.
Top up the tan, fight for the man going far away
Sarcastically references getting a tan (a leisure activity) while also acknowledging the duty to fight or serve a cause far away.
Far away
Emphasizes the distance or remoteness of the location where the speaker is going, indicating a physical and emotional separation.
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