They also became known for Satanic imagery and numerous references to the vagrant lifestyle, such as crack-smoking, shoplifting, and squatting. They also, like many other bands in the punk scene, have violent anti-police sentiments in their songs. The band prides itself on its Atheist stance, often making sardonic references to Satan, for the sole purpose of being offensive.
Choking Victim broke up after the first day of recording for their one and only album, but the recordings from that one day were enough to make a solid album. After they broke up, Stza and Ezra Crack formed the band Leftöver Crack, and Skwert and Ezra formed INDK. Sascha has spent the last several years organically farming in upstate NY.
War Story
Choking Victim Lyrics
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But you were used, you were just abused
I try to tell you time and time again
The only war worth winning is the war that's within
You played right into uncle Sams hands
Where is the glory in complying with demands
You were used to defend world dominitation
And I don't see the glory in your war stories
It was just your turn to burn and get burned
You thought that you had something to prove
But yer just seeing colors, not red & white just blue
Your whole life has always been the same
First you were tamed then you were ashamed
You played right into uncle Sams hands
Where is the glory in complying with demands
You were used to defend world dominitation
Where is the honor in being an abomination?
And I don't see the glory in your war stories
It was just your turn to burn and get burned
The song War Story by Choking Victim is a commentary on the futility of war and how the soldiers who fight in it are often misled and taken advantage of. The lyrics begin by addressing the common belief that joining the military means serving one's country and being a hero. The singer, however, argues that these soldiers are merely pawns in a larger game, and are often used and abused rather than honored for their bravery.
The chorus uses the phrase "war stories" to refer to the tales of heroism and glory often told by veterans. The singer, however, sees through these narratives and sees them as empty and meaningless. The second verse continues the condemnation of the manipulation and brainwashing that soldiers go through, highlighting the fact that they are often not fighting for themselves or for any true sense of justice, but rather for the interests of the military-industrial complex.
Overall, War Story is a powerful critique of war and those who profit from it, as well as a call for soldiers to resist the pressure to join the military and fight in unjust wars.
Line by Line Meaning
You thought uncle Sam wanted you
You believed that the government wanted you.
But you were used, you were just abused
However, you were exploited and mistreated.
I try to tell you time and time again
Repeatedly, I have endeavored to make you understand.
The only war worth winning is the war that's within
The sole conflict worth emerging victorious from is the one against oneself.
You played right into uncle Sams hands
You fell right into the hands of the government.
Where is the glory in complying with demands
Where is the pride in complying with orders?
You were used to defend world dominitation
You were utilized to defend global dominance.
Where is the honor in being an abomination?
Where is the nobility in being a disgrace?
And I don't see the glory in your war stories
I cannot perceive any pride in your tales of combat.
It was just your turn to burn and get burned
It was simply your turn to be affected negatively by war.
You thought that you had something to prove
You believed that you needed to establish something.
But yer just seeing colors, not red & white just blue
However, you are only seeing a specific perspective, not the full picture.
Your whole life has always been the same
Your entire life has consistently been identical.
First you were tamed then you were ashamed
Initially, you were restrained, then later you felt humiliation.
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Written by: Joakim Arnell
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