Young Men Dead
The Black Angels Lyrics
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Head for the hills pick up steel on your way
And when you find a piece of them in your sight
Fire at will don't you waste no time
Another thought of the unaware
Addiction in disguise
With a drop of blood
You will take them out for me
Fire from the hills pick up speed and lets go
Fire for real yeah shoot to kill with no aim
Head for the hills yes eyes on the camp fire glow
Creep up there like a white mink hiding in snow
And out of the black a figure forms
A soldier in the sky
With a drop of love
Trying to set you free
Run for the hills pick up your feet and lets go
We did our jobs pick up speed now lets move
The trees cant grow without the sun in their eyes
And we can't live if we're too afraid to die
Hold on tight yes hold on tight you're too slow
Fire at the breeze that blows these thoughts through our mind
Hire only thieves to steal the thoughts from our heads
The lyrics of "Young Men Dead" by The Black Angels encourage the listener to take action and "fire for the hills" in a state of urgency. The opening lines are a call to arms, urging one to pick up their feet and move quickly. The use of language such as "fire" and "steel" create a sense of danger and urgency. The lyrics seem to suggest a battle, and the listener is advised to take no prisoners: "When you find a piece of them in your sight, fire at will don't you waste no time."
The second verse speaks about addiction, which can be interpreted in many different ways. It may be an addiction to power, to control, or to violence. The imagery of "a drop of blood" suggests violence and a willingness to spill blood to achieve one's goals. The prophet-like figure of the "soldier in the sky" is introduced, bringing a message of love and liberation. The chorus is repeated, with a sense of urgency and a feeling of being chased. The repeated line "hold on tight you're too slow" could be taken both literally and figuratively, as the listener is urged to keep up with the pace of events.
The third verse reminds the listener that we all must face our fears if we want to live fully. The metaphor of "the trees" and "the sun in their eyes" evokes a feeling of hopelessness and despair if we are too afraid to live. The final line of the song, "Hire only thieves to steal the thoughts from our heads," means that we should surround ourselves with those who will challenge our assumptions and steal our thoughts to make us better. Overall, the song is a call to arms to take action, fight for what you believe in, and not let fear hold you back from living fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire for the hills pick up your feet and lets go
Quickly retreat and get away from danger
Head for the hills pick up steel on your way
Take weapons and equipment to defend yourself
And when you find a piece of them in your sight
When you locate the enemy and they are within range
Fire at will don't you waste no time
Shoot immediately and without hesitation
Another thought of the unaware
An idea that those who are ignorant may not comprehend
Addiction in disguise
Something that seems harmless but can be addictive and dangerous
With a drop of blood
By shedding blood in battle
You will take them out for me
You will defeat the enemy on behalf of the artist
Fire from the hills pick up speed and lets go
Quickly confront and attack the enemy
Fire for real yeah shoot to kill with no aim
Use deadly force without hesitation or remorse
Head for the hills yes eyes on the camp fire glow
Sneak up on the enemy undetected
Creep up there like a white mink hiding in snow
Move quietly and stealthily like a predator stalking its prey
And out of the black a figure forms
A mysterious and ominous figure emerges
A soldier in the sky
A warrior or defender who is above and beyond
With a drop of love
An act of kindness or compassion
Trying to set you free
Attempting to liberate or rescue you
Run for the hills pick up your feet and lets go
Flee and escape from danger as quickly as possible
We did our jobs pick up speed now lets move
We completed our mission and now it's time to leave
The trees cant grow without the sun in their eyes
Like trees, we need guidance and hope to thrive
And we can't live if we're too afraid to die
We must be brave and take risks, or we will not truly live
Hold on tight yes hold on tight you're too slow
Urging someone to keep up and not slow down
Fire at the breeze that blows these thoughts through our mind
Shoot down doubts and fears that enter our thoughts
Hire only thieves to steal the thoughts from our heads
Be selective in who we allow to influence or manipulate our thoughts
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stephanie Bailey, Christian Bland, Kyle Hunt, Nate Ryan, Jennifer Raines, Alex Maas
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