Stalingrad
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Out along the Volga
The location of the battle of Stalingrad is specified to be on the Volga river.

Minds set to kill
The soldiers had their minds focused on killing the enemy.

Men standing ground with iron will
The soldiers were standing firm with a determined and unyielding attitude.

Deathmatch approaching
A violent confrontation between two opposing sides is imminent.

Evil in stride
The evil nature of the battle was advancing alongside it.

Never giving quarter to the other side
Neither side was willing to show mercy or offer surrender to the opposing force.

Gunfire and bloodshed
There was a lot of violence happening with the use of guns and resulting injuries.

Shredding flesh and bone
The injuries inflicted were brutal and resulted in serious physical damage to the body.

As young men die in the killing zone
Many young soldiers were losing their lives in the area designated as the battlefield.

Through streets and factories
The combat was not restricted to just the battlefield; the fighting had spread to the surrounding areas as well.

Fighting hand to hand
The soldiers were in close combat, fighting face-to-face with their opponents.

Be prepared to die for the Motherland
The soldiers were motivated by their patriotism and were prepared to give their lives for their country.

So hungry, so cold
The harsh conditions of the battle were described by the soldiers as being both hungry and cold.

But there can be no surrender
Giving up or surrendering to the enemy was not an option.

For creed and pride, take hold
Their beliefs and sense of pride were fuelling their fighting spirit in the battle.

Blood is the cry, we'll do or die
Their fighting cry was to spill blood and give their all in this battle, risking death.

For Stalingrad
They were fighting for the location of the battle, Stalingrad.

It's the battle of Stalingrad
The song is clearly referencing the historical battle that took place in Stalingrad.

Two soldiers dying
Two soldiers are described as dying in the battle.

Battered and blind
Before their death, the soldiers had been injured and were no longer able to see.

Enemies no more they've come to find
The two soldiers, who were once enemies, came to realize their common humanity in death.

Mission forgotten
Their original reason for fighting was no longer relevant in the face of their mutual death.

Now brothers in death
The two soldiers died together, as brothers in arms.

They hold each other abreast to the final breath
The two soldiers remained close in death, holding each other until the very end.

We're only following orders
Some soldiers were following orders without question, even if it meant risking their own lives.

We gave our hearts and souls
The soldiers had given everything they had to fight this battle, including their devotion and spirit.

Brothers we fight, frozen in time
The song ends with a description of the brotherhood of soldiers fighting frozen in time in the battle for Stalingrad.

Frozen in time
A metaphorical reference to the soldiers' actions in the war. They are not physically frozen in time, but the battle has become a historical yet preserved record.

Stalingrad
A reminder that the battle location and its significance are the primary focus of the song.

Yeah all brothers we fight
The final line of the song is a reaffirmation of the brotherhood of the soldiers fighting in the battle.