Brandenburg Gate
Anti-Flag Lyrics
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She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She was livin' in sin, I was livin' in a lie
She was caught up in the glimmer of a rich mans eye
I couldn't see her from the other side
They said son "there is no glory in your pride."
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait, I'll wait
Well, I lost my baby to a foreign war
She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She was searching for salvation in the things you buy
I was finding all the reason to give up on life
If you love something and give it away
It can't come back unless you're free.
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
I'll wait, I'll wait, I'll wait.
Somewhere in the in between
Where the east and the west meet
In the 30 year war where I came clean
That's where you will find me.
So I'll wait, I'll wait.
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
(So I'll wait)
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
(So I'll wait)
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
So I'll wait, I'll wait, I'll wait.
I lost my baby to a foreign war.
The song "Brandenburg Gate" by Anti-Flag is a powerful anti-war ballad that explores the personal toll of war on individuals and relationships. The lyrics describe a man who has lost his lover to war, specifically referencing the Western world's involvement in conflicts overseas. The man acknowledges his own flaws and regrets, stating that she was "caught up in the glimmer of a rich man's eye" while he was "living in a lie." He also admits that his pride and desire for glory blinded him to her needs and desires.
Despite his own failings, the man is determined to hold onto hope and love. He proclaims that he will wait for his lost love at the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of the division between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. He understands that his chances of reuniting with her are slim, but he refuses to give up on love and the possibility of a better future.
Overall, "Brandenburg Gate" is a poignant and emotional commentary on the human costs of war and the need for peace and reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost my baby to a foreign war
My loved one died in a conflict that had nothing to do with me, but was driven by people from another country.
She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She died because of the violence perpetuated by countries that are considered part of the western hemisphere.
She was livin' in sin, I was livin' in a lie, She was caught up in the glimmer of a rich man's eye, I couldn't see her from the other side, They said son "there is no glory in your pride."
My loved one and I were living lifestyles that did not make us happy, but rather were built on false promises and illusions of grandeur. I could not see her struggles, and others told me that my pride would not gain any true benefits.
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate, At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait, I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate, At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait, I'll wait.
I will wait for a resolution to the pain I am experiencing at the Brandenburg Gate, a place where the histories of east and west Germany intersect. I will wait no matter how long it takes.
Well, I lost my baby to a foreign war, She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world.
Repeating that my loved one died in an unnecessary conflict, driven by countries of the western world.
She was searching for salvation in the things you buy, I was finding all the reason to give up on life, If you love something and give it away, It can't come back unless you're free.
My loved one and I were both struggling to find meaning in our lives through different means. True love needs the freedom to come and go, without being tied to possessions or expectations.
Somewhere in the in-between, Where the east and the west meet, In the 30 year war where I came clean, That's where you will find me.
As a person who is dealing with the ramifications of divisive political, cultural, and economic systems that pit east against west, I have found clarity and understanding in reflecting on the 30 Year War. These are the ideas and experiences that define me.
So I'll wait, I'll wait.
I will continue to wait patiently for the resolution and clarity I seek.
Writer(s): Christopher Lee Barker, Christopher Mark Head, Justin Cathal Geever, Patrick C Bollinger
Contributed by Nolan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Iam47B52
I lost my baby to a foreign war
She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She was livin' in sin, I was livin' in a lie
She was caught up in the glimmer of a rich mans eye
I couldn't see her from the other side
They said son "there is no glory in your pride."
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait, I'll wait
Well, I lost my baby to a foreign war
She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She was searching for salvation in the things you buy
I was finding all the reason to give up on life
If you love something and give it away
It can't come back unless you're free.
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait,
I'll wait, I'll wait, I'll wait.
Somewhere in the in between
Where the east and the west meet
In the 30 year war where I came clean
That's where you will find me.
So I'll wait, I'll wait.
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait,
(So I'll wait)
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
(So I'll wait)
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait,
So I'll wait, I'll wait, I'll wait.
I lost my baby to a foreign war.
@qinanfattah6801
Brandenburg Gate
I lost my baby to a foreign war
She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She was livin' in sin
I was livin' in a lie
She was caught up in the glimmer of a rich mans eye
I couldn't see her from the other side
They said son "there is no glory in your pride."
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
Well, I lost my baby to a foreign war
She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She was searching for salvation in the things you buy
I was finding all the reason to give up on life
If you love something and give it away
It can't come back unless you're free.
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
I wait.
Somewhere in the in between
Where the east and the west meet
In the 30 year war where I came clean
That's where you will find me.
So I wait.
I wait.
I will wait at the Brandenburg gate
At the Brandenburg gate I'll wait
@josephheld4361
I just visited the Brandenburg Gate, and there wasn't a single member of Anti-Flag there. They must have gotten tired of waiting.
@iangoodisDMX
😂
@destroiz
People who think this is not punk clearly haven't listened to The Clash, and if you wonder who they are, they are one if not the BIGGEST PUNK BAND of all time
@ahmadhaddad98
I'd have to give that to the Ramones or the Sex Pistols tbh
@Acdeportivo2
+Ahmad Haddad clash are wayy over the ramones, might not in popularity but in its strong political lyrics and themes . ramones is more of a happy party rock band compared to the clash.
@ahmadhaddad98
Acdeportivo2 yeah this is true but The Ramones were the original punk rock band as well
@Acdeportivo2
+Ahmad Haddad not hating on the ramones dont get me wrong ,one of my favs but when people usually talk to me about punk the first thing that comes to my head is the clash ,the addicts or the exploited ( dead K , misfits etc etc.)
@ahmadhaddad98
+Acdeportivo2 yeah I understand that man, I'm actually a punk myself so I love all punk rock bands I don't hate on any tbh
@danielramosribeiro299
They can't defeat love!! Don't be afraid of expressing this feeling!
@fredytexis1
I'm so stoked to have been a part of this video. It was so much fun. Fucking sick!