Warhead
Al Sirat Lyrics
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do it with your concience pure / this time it's not a sin
now you must load the war into your head / do everything for the cause
fight for the honor and glory / DON'T BRING US SHAME
don't waste your time, son don't think of what is right
we are payed to think for you / so you just stand and fight
now you must (...)
we gave you the gun, you'll bring justice to those thugs
now you must load the war into your head / do everything for the cause
fight for the honor and glory / DON'T BRING US SHAME
'cause you are protecting your home / in this god-forgotten land
so just be a hero and kill those beasts / DON'T BRING US SHAME
The lyrics to "Warhead" by Al Sirat describe the pressure and manipulation that soldiers face when ordered to go to war. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a commanding officer who is ordering a soldier to kill with a clear conscience, believing that it is not a sin in this context. The soldier is given a gun and told to fight for the honor and glory of their cause, with the expectation that they will not bring shame to their commanding officers or their home country.
The commanding officers tell the soldier not to waste time thinking about what is right or wrong, indicating that the soldier's sense of morality might conflict with their duty. The blame is placed on the commanding officers, who claim that they are paid to do the thinking for the soldiers. The soldier is told that they must load the war into their head, meaning that they must be prepared to kill without hesitation or remorse. The language used in the lyrics is harsh and militaristic, emphasizing the idea of violence and aggression, with a focus on protecting their home country and defeating their enemies.
Overall, the lyrics to "Warhead" highlight the pressure that soldiers face when going to war and the psychological manipulation that can occur. It raises questions around morality, duty, and the consequences of following orders blindly.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you are here and we order you to kill
You have arrived and we have given you a mandate to take the lives of others.
do it with your concience pure / this time it's not a sin
Commit the act with a clear conscience because this time it is justified.
now you must load the war into your head / do everything for the cause
Mentally prepare for the war and dedicate all your actions towards fulfilling the cause.
fight for the honor and glory / DON'T BRING US SHAME
Fight with the intention of bringing honor and glory to our side and do not bring any disgrace or dishonor.
don't waste your time, son don't think of what is right
Do not spend time contemplating what is right or wrong, we will do that for you.
we are payed to think for you / so you just stand and fight
We are being compensated to do the thinking for you, so all you have to do is fight.
we gave you the gun, you'll bring justice to those thugs
We have provided you with the weapon to bring justice to the enemies.
no remorse, we need no prisoners / do what must be done
There should be no regret or taking prisoners, it is important to do what is necessary.
because you are protecting your home / in this god-forgotten land
You are fighting to protect your homeland in a place that seems to have been forsaken by God.
so just be a hero and kill those beasts / DON'T BRING US SHAME
Act bravely like a hero and kill the enemies, and do not bring shame upon us.
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.