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Call to Arms

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The telegram came today
It's taking me far away
Away from the ones I love
I put my faith in God above

We march towards the sound of distant guns
White fire lighting up the sky
We came to fight and die in fields of blood
We follow the call to arms

I'll write you every day
Hope our love won't fade away
You give me strength to carry on
Until the final day is done

This hell, this hell is where we live and die
We fall, comrades by our side
We pray to make it through another day
To follow the call to arms

If I die, please don't forget me
If I live, I wanna live free
We pray to God these days will end
And bring us back safe to your arms

I saved all your letters
I keep them pressed close to my heart
And they won't stop a bullet
They just keep me closer to you than apart

We live
We gotta live free
We die
Remember me
We pray
To make it through another day
To follow the call to arms

A telegram came today
It's taking me far away
Away from the ones I love
I put my faith in God above

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kingofstilport On Jan 26, 2024

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2024-01-26 08:11:20

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This track powerfully captures the sacrifices, struggles, and resilience of soldiers in times of war, exploring the universal themes of love, loyalty, and the human spirit's capacity to endure adversity. It tells of those who receive a telegram informing them that their country needs them, and they are forced to leave their loved ones behind, knowing they might not see them again. They're determined to persevere, seeking solace in their loved one's letters and finding the strength to carry on, all while fearing being forgotten if they die; This all helps to emphasize a soldier's desire for freedom and their hope for a safe return. Through heartfelt lyrics and imagery, it invites you to think of the personal journeys and inner strength of those who answer the call to arms, for they are dragged into wars away from those they love and risk being a name on stone that fades with time.

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