Where The Rose Is Sown
Big Country Lyrics

We're at war all the papers say
News reports indicate that the country is engaged in a war.

We will win I read today
Recent news has me convinced that our forces will emerge victorious.

We are strong it wasn't us
Although we are being called upon to participate in this war, we are not to blame for its occurrence.

We are right who started this?
We firmly believe we are on the right side of this conflict and are questioning who instigated it in the first place.

Leave your work I just left school
I have just finished my education and am now urging others to leave their jobs to join me in this fight.

Leave your home I am no fool
I am not naïve, and I understand the gravity of the situation. I urge others to leave the comforts of their homes to fight alongside me.

Take up arms it left me strong
Enlisting in the military has strengthened me, and I encourage others to take up arms for the same reason.

Sound alarms the school bell rings
The sound of the school bell is a reminder to us all that our country is at war and we must be vigilant.

Sons of men who stand like Gods
We see ourselves as noble warriors, representing our country and fighting for what we believe in.

We give life to feed the cause
We are willing to make sacrifices, even put our lives on the line, for our cause.

And run to ground our heathen foe
We are determined to defeat our enemy and emerge victorious.

Our name will never die this time will be forever
We firmly believe that our efforts in this war will go down in history and that our country's name will never be forgotten.

Join up here I wave goodbye
I am encouraging others to join the military, even if it means saying goodbye to their loved ones.

We need you, oh my breast sighs
I understand the gravity of the situation and feel a great sense of urgency for others to enlist alongside me.

Have no fear now I must try
I acknowledge that the task before us is daunting, but we must try our best and not be afraid.

God will be with braver men
I have faith that God will be on the side of the brave men and women who fight for our cause.

Take the vow I know it's right
We take an oath to ensure that we remain committed to the cause.

Praise the flag the good fight
We are fighting for what we believe in, and we are proud to represent our country and its values.

We're at war I'm on my way
I have enlisted in the military, and I am heading out to fight in the war.

We will win why do I pray?
Even though I believe victory is assured, I still pray for the safety of myself and my fellow soldiers.

I wait here in this hole
I am stationed in a trench, waiting for orders and hoping for the best.

Playing poker with my soul
I am forced to confront the harsh realities of war and what it means to put my life on the line for my country.

I hold the rifle close to me
My weapon is my lifeline, and I must keep it close at all times.

It lights the way to keep me free
My rifle is necessary for my survival and ensures that I am fighting for freedom.

If I die in a combat zone
In the event of my death on the battlefield,

Box me up and ship me home
I wish to be sent back to my home country for burial.

If I die and still come home
If I am wounded but manage to survive the war and return home,

Lay me where the rose is sown
I wish to be buried in a place that has been touched by the beauty of growth and renewal.

Our name will never die this time will be forever
Our victory in this war will be remembered for generations to come and will ensure that our country's name is never forgotten.