Civil War

Echoes of Conflict: Motörhead's Call to Question
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Lyrics

White noise is coming

Reference to static or interference, symbolizing chaos or disturbance.

The wolf at your door

Imminent danger or threat represented by a wolf at the door.

Do you hear the drummin'?

A call to attention, possibly to the ominous sounds of war.

Outside your window

War imagery approaching, happening just outside one's home.

Outside your window

Repetition emphasizes the proximity and urgency of the conflict.


Civil war, civil war

Declaration of a civil war, a conflict within a nation or community.

All your yesterdays gone before

Reflection on past events, suggesting loss or change.

Civil war, civil war

Reiteration of the civil war theme, questioning the purpose of the fight.

Can you tell me what you're fighting for?

An explicit query about the reasons behind the conflict.


Soldiers of Fortune

Reference to soldiers motivated by personal gain or advantage.

The traitor within

Presence of betrayal or disloyalty from within the group.

Blood on the pale moon

Symbolic description of a violent event or consequence.

Outside your window

War continues outside, persisting beyond immediate awareness.

Outside your window

Repetition emphasizing the ongoing external threat.


Children learn to kill

Highlighting the grim reality that children are learning to kill.

Bet your ass you'll pay the bill

Consequence or payment for actions is inevitable.

Season of the dog

Reference to a challenging or harsh period.

The dollar takes the place of God

Commentary on the influence of money in society, replacing spiritual values.


Death laughs in your face

Death is portrayed as mocking or disregarding humanity.

Anarchy will take your place

Predicting the rise of chaos or disorder replacing established systems.

You give all your children guns

Critique of providing weapons to the younger generation.

See what you have done

Reflecting on the consequences of arming the youth.

Backlash coming soon

Anticipating a negative reaction or consequence following current actions.

Joker gonna call the tune

Suggesting an unpredictable or malevolent force taking control.


Your children are learning

Highlighting the responsibility of parents in shaping their children.

You teach them to hate

Critique of teaching hatred or negative values to the younger generation.

Your cities are burning

Observation of societal breakdown, with cities metaphorically burning.

Outside your window

Reiteration of the external threat approaching one's home.

Outside your window

Repetition emphasizing the imminent danger outside one's window.

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