All Is Fair in Love and War
Carl Klang Lyrics
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When he made his famous stand
Heaven knows there was a man
Who fought the righteous fight
Till the wrong arm of the law
Gunned him down in Arkansas
He would not pay one dime
Of tribute to the IRS
They fanned his fiery death
And now all is fair in love and war
Christian blood has been shed before
And though these tents of flesh may fail
The gates of hell shall never prevail
Because He gave his life for me
I shall not fear adversity
And we shall all meet at heavens door
`Cause all is fair in love
In love and war
Five forty-five p.m. on a North Dakota road
February eighty-three that’s when the war began
Where two Federal Marshals died, for the sake of tyranny
They both would underestimate the courage of one man
Who only shot in self-defense to save his promised land
Because all is fair in love and war
Christian blood has been shed before
And though these tents of flesh may fail
The gates of hell shall never prevail
Because He gave his life for me
I shall not fear adversity
And we shall all meet at heavens door
`Cause all is fair in love
In love and war
When all was said and done
And the verdict’s handed down
Someone had to take the fall
And it was Gordon’s son
Who was wounded in the fray
Please won’t you pray for Yorie Kahl
Who now must waste his life away
Inside some stinking jail
Please pray the Lord might set him free
Through faith we shall prevail
They say all is fair in love and war
Christian blood has been shed before
And though these tents of flesh may fail
The gates of hell shall never prevail
Because He gave his life for me
I shall not fear adversity
And we shall all meet at heavens door
`Cause all is fair in love in love and war
In love and war
The lyrics of Carl Klang's song "All is Fair in Love and War (Ode to Gordon Kahl)" pay homage to Gordon Kahl, an anti-government activist who refused to pay income taxes and became a fugitive from the law. The song celebrates his defiance and the stand he took against what he saw as an unjust government. The lyrics suggest that Kahl was a hero who fought the righteous fight and that his death was the result of the government's oppression of those who dared to resist.
The chorus of the song, "All is fair in love and war," is a popular saying that implies that anything goes in times of conflict. The lyrics use this phrase to suggest that the government's actions against Kahl were part of a larger war against those who opposed and resisted the government's authority. The song calls for solidarity among those who stand up against government tyranny, and a belief in the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
Overall, the song's lyrics are an emotional tribute to the memory of Gordon Kahl, portraying him as a brave crusader against an oppressive government. It suggests that Kahl died as a martyr for his cause, and that he should be remembered as a hero who fought the good fight.
Line by Line Meaning
Gordon Kahl was right
Gordon Kahl made a valid decision
When he made his famous stand
He stood up for what he believed in
Heaven knows there was a man
He was a brave individual
Who fought the righteous fight
He fought for a just cause
Till the wrong arm of the law
Until the corrupt officials
Gunned him down in Arkansas
Shot and killed him in Arkansas
He would not pay one dime
He refused to give any money
Of tribute to the IRS
As a form of protest against the IRS
And for his disobedience
For his refusal to comply
They fanned his fiery death
They caused his violent death
And now all is fair in love and war
Anything goes in a fight or a battle
Christian blood has been shed before
Believers have been killed in the past
And though these tents of flesh may fail
Although humans may perish
The gates of hell shall never prevail
Evil will never triumph
Because He gave his life for me
Christ sacrificed himself for humanity
I shall not fear adversity
I won't be afraid of struggles
And we shall all meet at heavens door
We will all reunite in heaven
`Cause all is fair in love
Anything goes in love
In love and war
As well as in war
Five forty-five p.m. on a North Dakota road
The specific time and place when a conflict began
February eighty-three that’s when the war began
The month when the conflict started
Where two Federal Marshals died, for the sake of tyranny
Two officials were killed, due to the exercise of authority
They both would underestimate the courage of one man
Both individuals were mistaken about the bravery of one man
Who only shot in self-defense to save his promised land
He only used his weapon to protect his property
When all was said and done
After everything was completed
And the verdict’s handed down
After the decision was made
Someone had to take the fall
Someone had to be held accountable
And it was Gordon’s son
Gordon Kahl's son was responsible
Who was wounded in the fray
He was injured during the conflict
Please won’t you pray for Yorie Kahl
Please offer prayers for Yorie Kahl
Who now must waste his life away
Who is currently spending his life in jail
Inside some stinking jail
In a terrible prison
Please pray the Lord might set him free
Pray for his release from prison
Through faith we shall prevail
We will overcome via our belief
In love and war
In both romantic and military situations
Contributed by Landon C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Austn
on I Want To Be An Extremist
Hey man, did you know Carl? I’m interested in learning more about his life and eventual downfall. Please let me know. Thanks!
Mark Reynolds
on I Want To Be An Extremist
I wish that if any money is being made from his music that Sunny gets it. Carl was a great musician but he ws a terrible father. The stories I know about from first hand experience including the time he was arrested that I had to get him out of jail in Harrison Arkansas. It was sad to see such a talented individual fall apart right before our eyes.