Propaganda
Unveiling the Deceptive Glamour of War
Lyrics
Across your face that shattered look
Expressing a shattered look across someone's face, symbolizing the impact of memories.
Of memories that flood the mind
Referencing memories flooding the mind, possibly influenced by external sources like TV, film, and books.
Served up on TV, film and book
Highlighting the pervasive nature of memories served through various media forms, portraying a bitter testimony of humanity.
Bitter testament of mankind
Describing the memories as a bitter testament to the flaws and struggles of mankind.
They can keep their propaganda
Rejecting the acceptance of propaganda and the deceptive nature of war.
And their glorious farce of war
Criticizing the glorification of war as a farce, denouncing the propaganda surrounding it.
My life isn't their's to squander
Asserting that the speaker's life is not to be wasted or sacrificed for the interests of others.
Like that of those who died before
Rejecting the idea of sacrificing life for a cause, contrasting with those who died in previous wars.
You wear your medals oh so proud
Addressing individuals who proudly display war medals, possibly with irony or sarcasm.
For you did serve your country well
Acknowledging service to the country while implying that it wasn't a source of true glory.
Told to proclaim your bravery loud
Highlighting the societal expectation to proclaim bravery loudly, regardless of the true experiences.
There was no glory, only hell
Contrasting the proclaimed glory with the harsh reality of hell experienced by those in war.
Lest we forget who gave their lives
Emphasizing the importance of remembering those who sacrificed their lives for freedom.
Those who fought so we'd be free
Acknowledging the sacrifices of those who fought for freedom.
Those who were conned by ancient lies
Suggesting that some were deceived by ancient lies, questioning the legitimacy of certain wars.
You'll make no murderer of me
Declaring a refusal to be turned into a murderer through the influence of external forces.
I'll bear no arms for your rat race
Refusing to participate in the competitive and cutthroat nature of society.
See through the army boys pretence
Seeing through the pretense of the army and rejecting involvement in their agenda.
I won't betray the human race
Asserting a commitment to not betray the human race, implying loyalty to humanity over systems.
Leaping to the system's defence
Rejecting any leap to the defense of the system, suggesting a critical stance towards established structures.
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