Fool Metal Jack
War's Cruel Ballad: A Soldier's Descent into Chaos
Lyrics
Yeah I'm gonna die
Expressing the speaker's expectation of imminent death.
shot in the gut
Describing being wounded in the abdomen.
my blood is everywhere
Portraying a scene of extensive bleeding.
my two legs are gone
Expressing the loss of both legs, potentially due to the injury.
I don't feel a thing
Indicating a lack of physical sensation despite severe injuries.
I won't see my daddy no more
Expressing the realization or fear of never seeing the speaker's father again due to impending death.
I still have to kill
Despite personal circumstances, the speaker feels compelled to continue fighting.
my weapon is kill the enemies all around
Describing the mission to eliminate all surrounding enemies.
don't know who I am
Expressing confusion or loss of identity in the chaos of war.
I'm feeling so cold
Describing a sense of extreme coldness, possibly indicating emotional detachment or the onset of death.
someone is shouting for help
Someone, potentially the speaker, is calling for help.
I think it was me
Realization that the cries for help might have come from the speaker.
it ought to be me
Reflecting a belief that the responsibility for the situation lies with the speaker.
for this is the war of hell
Describing the intensity and brutality of the ongoing war.
Sheerazade's dead
Mentioning the death of Sheerazade, possibly another soldier or figure in the conflict.
was shot in the skies of Baghdad
Describing Sheerazade's death in the skies of Baghdad, a war-torn area.
magic carpet is gone
Referencing the loss of a symbol of wonder or escape (the magic carpet) due to war.
crash landed in fire on Ali baba
Depicting a crash landing amidst conflict, specifically referencing Ali Baba, an iconic character from Middle Eastern folklore.
yes, no more war
Expressing a desire for an end to war.
yes, more war
Contradicting the previous line, indicating a continuation or escalation of conflict.
Sargent has told me son if I be gone
Implying guidance from a superior to fight for survival if the superior is no longer present.
kill for your life or be killed
Presenting the harsh ultimatum of fighting to live or facing death in combat.
oh what a fuck
Expressing frustration or disbelief in the current situation.
I'm dying now alone in nobodys land
Describing the imminent death of the speaker in a desolate and unclaimed area.
but the chopper will come
Retaining hope for rescue, possibly through an incoming helicopter.
I'll save you my son
Anticipating being saved, specifically addressing the speaker's son.
this is the war of hell
Reiterating the intense and brutal nature of the ongoing war.
peter pan no more
Referencing the loss of innocence or idealism, using the character of Peter Pan as a symbol.
no books no hook no Tinkerbell
Describing the absence of familiar elements from the speaker's life, referencing Peter Pan's story elements.
all my fairy tales
Expressing the destruction or loss of cherished beliefs or fantasies.
my childrens drams are blown to hell
Conveying the devastating impact of war on the speaker's children and their dreams.
yes, no more war
Reiterating the desire for an end to war.
yes, more war
Contradicting the previous line, indicating a continuation or escalation of conflict despite the desire for peace.
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