Lyrics
Queen and countryfreedom cry
Reference to allegiance to Queen and country, with a plea for freedom.
God and glory, do or die
Highlighting the themes of devotion to God and glory, suggesting a commitment to the cause even to the point of death.
Propaganda, spin and lie
Criticism of the use of propaganda, manipulation, and falsehoods in the pursuit of war.
Who are you fighting for
Raising the question of the true beneficiaries and motivations behind the conflict.
(CHORUS)
Introduction of the chorus, summarizing the dynamics of war and its economic aspects.
You do the shooting - they do the looting
Pointing out the separation between those who engage in combat and those who profit financially from the conflict.
You do the killing - they do the drilling
Emphasizing the contrast between the roles of those involved in the physical act of killing and those benefiting economically, particularly through resource exploitation.
You do the dying - they do the lying
Highlighting the disparity between the soldiers who sacrifice their lives and the individuals or entities spreading deceit for personal gain.
All the way to the bank
Pointing out the financial gains made by those orchestrating and profiting from war.
You can hear them crying
Indicating the suffering and distress caused by the conflicts, possibly referring to the innocent victims.
Sell the arms, suppress the truth
Criticizing the arms trade and the suppression of truth to maintain control and profit from war.
Create the fear, invent the proof
Addressing the creation of fear and manipulation of evidence to justify military actions.
Wave the flag - don't tell the youth
Expressing skepticism about patriotic symbols like the flag and the lack of transparency in informing the younger generation about the true nature of the conflict.
Who they are fighting for
Reiterating the central question of who is truly benefiting from the war and who the soldiers are fighting for.
CHORUS
Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the recurring theme of the economic aspects of war.
Weapon dealing, profiteering
Pointing out the profit-driven nature of weapon dealing and the unethical financial gains from the arms trade.
Country stealing, ethnic clearing
Addressing issues of territorial expansion, forced displacement, and ethnic cleansing as consequences of war.
Asset stripping, oil dripping
Referring to the economic exploitation of resources, particularly oil, as a motive behind conflicts.
Architects of war
Labeling those responsible for war as architects, highlighting the intentional planning and execution of conflicts for financial gain.
CHORUS
Final repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the message about the economic interests prevailing in warfare.
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