In 2002 Battalion of Saints reformed, the current line-up includes San Diego Veterans Matt Anderson (Heroin) on bass, Scott Bartoloni (Heroin, Clikitat Ikatowi) on guitar, Steve Gearhardt "Gearbox" (Total Chaos) and Mario Rubalcaba (Clikitat Ikatowi, RFTC, Hot Snakes) sharing duties on drums, and enlisting old friend and partner in crime Londis Kues "TK" (Crucified Youth, TOF) on guitar. The original Battalion of Saints lineup put out the "Fighting Boys" 12" EP, and the "Second Coming" LP, plus numerous compilation tracks. Most of this material has been re-released on the "Death-R-Us" CD available on Taang! Records. The line-up with Terry Bones put out one EP and the "Cuts" CD also available on Taang! Records.
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E/B
Battalion of Saints Lyrics
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When they pump us full of lies
Large corporations are all the same
What do they think - we have no brains?
Governments will try
To make sure we have no private lives
Governmens will try
What they want is a war
Down in El Salvador
They try to make fools of us
But we won't fall for that again
(Chorus)
I just want the companies
To make a lot of big money
Since the companies don't really care
While we're getting killed down there
(Chorus)
What is with the president
And all the other congressmen
I hope that they can see the bodies fall
For no real cause at all
Governments will try to fuck you!!!
I tried to warn you
Governments will try to fuck you!!!
I tried telling you
Governments will try to fuck you!!!
I'm not kidding you
Governments will try to fuck you up!
In the song "E/B" by Battalion of Saints, the lyrics talk about the government's control over individuals and how they pump individuals full of lies. The large corporations are not any different, they do not care about people and think that people do not have brains. The government tries to make people believe in their lies and ensure that individuals have no private lives.
The song also discusses the war in El Salvador, and how the government tries to make fools out of people. The companies make a lot of money while individuals are getting killed in war zones. The government officials have no regard for human life and do not pay attention to the real cause of the war.
The chorus of the song reiterates the message that the government will try to "fuck you up," in regards to controlling individuals' lives, their lies, and making people comply with their agendas. The lyrics convey the message that people should not blindly follow the government's machinations and should be cautious of their intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
The government controls all our lives
The government exert excessive control over our lives.
When they pump us full of lies
The government indoctrinates us with lies.
Large corporations are all the same
All large corporations behave similarly.
What do they think - we have no brains?
Do they really think that we are gullible?
Governments will try
Governments will attempt.
To make sure we have no private lives
To diminish our privacy.
Governmens will try
Governments will endeavor.
To make us believe their goddamned lies
To coerce us into believing their lies.
What they want is a war
They desire war.
Down in El Salvador
Specifically in the country of El Salvador.
They try to make fools of us
They attempt to make us appear foolish.
But we won't fall for that again
However, we will not be tricked again.
I just want the companies
I desire for the corporations.
To make a lot of big money
To generate substantial profits.
Since the companies don't really care
Because the corporations are disinterested.
While we're getting killed down there
While we are being brutally slain.
What is with the president
What is the reasoning behind the president's actions?
And all the other congressmen
As well as the other members of Congress.
I hope that they can see the bodies fall
I pray that they witness the casualties.
For no real cause at all
Without a legitimate reason.
Governments will try to fuck you!!!
Governments will attempt to harm you!
I tried to warn you
I made an effort to alert you.
Governments will try to fuck you!!!
Governments will attempt to hurt you!
I tried telling you
I attempted to inform you.
Governments will try to fuck you!!!
Governments will attempt to injure you!
I'm not kidding you
I am not joking.
Governments will try to fuck you up!
Governments will attempt to harm you severely.
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jade McDonald
my favorite Battalion of Saints song period.
Brewzerr
Best ending ever. The part where he yells "Shit!!!". George was feeling that shit.
fusionSecret
if you love this song so do you :)
Deathculture
you have excellent taste !