Blood And Glory
Billy Connolly Lyrics


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Don't you feel like talkin' to a man who's fed up walkin' all the time
Don't you feel like sayin' to a man who's fed up prayin' that you're mine
We fought a lot of battles from Nebraska to Seattle, I'm so tired
We hid in lonely places and we never seen the faces ‘til they fired.

Well hear me talkin' (blood and glory)
I'm fed up walkin' (blood and glory)
I'll tell a story (blood and glory)
About blood and glory.

When we threw away our sabers and we joined with Preston's Raiders for a while
We looted and we plundered while the Yankee cannons thundered, we just smiled
But now back home in Kentucky, and I know I've been lucky to survive
I never want to see another cannon aimed at me while I'm alive.

Well hear me talkin' (blood and glory)
I'm fed up walkin' (blood and glory)




I'll tell a story (blood and glory)
About blood and glory.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Billy Connolly's song "Blood and Glory" depict the weariness and trauma of a soldier who has fought through the American Civil War. The song begins by painting a picture of a tired and defeated soldier who wants someone to talk to. He has been walking and fighting for a long time and is fed up with it all. He seeks solace from the person he's singing to, asking if they feel like talking to someone who's been through it all.


The song continues to describe the bloodshed and violence that the soldier has witnessed as a soldier in the war. He speaks of battles fought from Nebraska to Seattle and of hiding in lonely places, never seeing the faces of his enemies until they fired. The soldier has also been a part of a group of Raiders who looted and plundered while the Yankee cannons thundered, but he makes it clear that he doesn't want to see another cannon aimed at him again.


The overall theme of "Blood and Glory" is one of war, the trauma it causes, and the weariness of those who have fought in it. The song's lyrics evoke a sense of both desperation and resignation, reflecting the soldier's exhaustion and his desire for peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't you feel like talkin' to a man who's fed up walkin' all the time
Do you have the desire to engage in a conversation with an individual who is tired of constantly walking?


Don't you feel like sayin' to a man who's fed up prayin' that you're mine
Do you have the urge to express to an individual who is exhausted from hoping that you belong to them?


We fought a lot of battles from Nebraska to Seattle, I'm so tired
We have engaged in many wars, ranging from Nebraska to Seattle, and I am drained.


We hid in lonely places and we never seen the faces ‘til they fired.
We have concealed ourselves in solitary locations and had not become familiar with our foe until they attacked.


Well hear me talkin' (blood and glory)
Kindly pay attention to what I am about to say (which relates to fighting and triumph).


I'm fed up walkin' (blood and glory)
I am tired of walking and desire to engage in something more meaningful (such as combat and victory).


I'll tell a story (blood and glory)
I am going to narrate an account (that relates to battle and triumph).


About blood and glory.
This chronicle I am about to recount is concerning violence and triumph.


When we threw away our sabers and we joined with Preston's Raiders for a while
There was a time when we abandoned our swords and allied ourselves with Preston's Raiders for a period.


We looted and we plundered while the Yankee cannons thundered, we just smiled
While the Yankee artillery roared, we pillaged and stole with contentment.


But now back home in Kentucky, and I know I've been lucky to survive
However, currently residing in Kentucky, I acknowledge that I am fortunate to be alive.


I never want to see another cannon aimed at me while I'm alive.
I have no interest in ever seeing a cannon directed towards me again while I am still living.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GERRY RAFFERTY

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Shardric


on The evil Scotsman

It's not Billy Connolly.
It's actually called "Trouble"
It was written by George Allen and Garry Desmond and perormed by The Rockin' Jock.

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