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Dogs Of War Lyrics
Come to the reaper sing the song bringing death to everyone
Once the earth was calm and safe but now the land¹s a battle place
Firing shells into the air where they land no one cares
Now the blood flows like a stream widowmaker reigns supreme
Chorus
Dogs of war
No surrender
Dogs of war
I kill the defender
Dogs of war
Scream in to battle
Dogs of war
It¹s the day of Jackal
Nothing seems to ease the pain the reaper¹s shadow still remains
Sniper lets the bullet fly in the distance someone die
The down becomes an empty shell come and spend a day in hell
Forgotten what we¹re fighting for no one wins this bloody war
Chorus
Guitar solo
Lay the wreath across the flag fill another body bag
Guard of honour standing proud put your son in to the ground
Did they die for you and me a sacrifice for liberty
A generation dead and gone the reaper sings his deadly song
Chorus repeat
Once the earth was calm and safe but now the land¹s a battle place
Firing shells into the air where they land no one cares
Now the blood flows like a stream widowmaker reigns supreme
Dogs of war
No surrender
Dogs of war
I kill the defender
Dogs of war
Scream in to battle
Dogs of war
It¹s the day of Jackal
Sniper lets the bullet fly in the distance someone die
The down becomes an empty shell come and spend a day in hell
Forgotten what we¹re fighting for no one wins this bloody war
Guitar solo
Guard of honour standing proud put your son in to the ground
Did they die for you and me a sacrifice for liberty
A generation dead and gone the reaper sings his deadly song
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Well, it's about war (Duh!). Basically about war can become about nothing but killing ones enemy without regard for the damage it causes. Pretty good song, haven't heard much Saxon but this is one of my favorites from them.
The song delves into the horrors and tragedies of war, portraying it as a relentless force that brings devastation and suffering to both soldiers and civilians, with the recurring theme symbolizing the brutal and unrelenting nature of conflict, where there is no room for surrender or compassion. It paints a grim picture of a world torn apart by violence, where the reaper, a personification of death, reigns supreme, and the consequences of war echo through generations. It's a blatant commentary on the destructive nature of war, portraying it as a relentless and unforgiving force that leaves a trail of devastation in its wake and delves into the human cost of conflict, emphasizing the senselessness and tragedy that accompany battles fought in the name of power and ideology.