Call of Duty
Anvil Lyrics


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Use your ammunition to keep yourself alive
Onward to the battle the struggle to survive
Never ending fight and will to succeed
Never to surrender and refusal to concede

Call of duty, theatre of war
Call of duty, to live for more
Get set for confrontation take cover kill or die
Receive your retribution another chance to live and try

Call of duty, theatre of war
Call of duty, to live for more

All is fair in love and war, kill the enemy even the score
Anger and vengeance the fuel for the fire
Living through the battle never to retire
Nobility and honor to the final day
Patriotic endeavor for the cause you must stay

Call of duty, theatre of war
Call of duty, to live for more




Call of duty, theatre of war
Call of duty, to live for more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Anvil’s “Call of Duty” describe the ongoing battle for survival in war. The song encourages soldiers to use their ammo to keep themselves alive as they move forward to fight. The lyrics emphasize the never-ending fight and the need to succeed, never giving up and refusing to concede. The chorus emphasizes the title of the song, calling it the “call of duty” and “theatre of war”, as a reminder of the mission at hand.


The next verse emphasizes the need to be prepared for the confrontation, ready to take cover and either kill or die. Retribution is sought as a means to live and try again. The song acknowledges that war can be brutal and deadly, with anger and vengeance fueling the fire of battle. The lyrics, however, also highlight the nobility and honor of fighting until the final day, upholding patriotic endeavors for the cause.


Overall, “Call of Duty” is a rallying cry for soldiers who are fighting for survival, for their own lives and for the honor of their country. The song emphasizes the determination, bravery, and sacrifice that is required in war, as well as the sense of duty that soldiers feel to their country and their fellow soldiers.


Line by Line Meaning

Use your ammunition to keep yourself alive
Your resources are your lifeline in battle


Onward to the battle the struggle to survive
Keep pushing forward, the fight for survival continues


Never ending fight and will to succeed
The battle is ongoing, but we won't give up until we win


Never to surrender and refusal to concede
We will never give up or admit defeat


Call of duty, theatre of war
The obligation and duty to fight in war


Call of duty, to live for more
Our duty in war is the key to our continued existence


Get set for confrontation take cover kill or die
Prepare for the battle, take cover, and fight to survive


Receive your retribution another chance to live and try
Victory in battle is a chance for redemption and growth


All is fair in love and war, kill the enemy even the score
In war, anything goes, including taking revenge for wrongs done to us


Anger and vengeance the fuel for the fire
Our desire for revenge fuels our passion and drive to win


Living through the battle never to retire
We will never retreat or retire, we will fight to the end


Nobility and honor to the final day
We will fight honorably until our last breath


Patriotic endeavor for the cause you must stay
We fight for our country and its people, we cannot abandon them




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robb Reiner, Steven Kudlow

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