Rifleman's Creed
Cold Coda Lyrics

This is my rifle, my dear rifle
The singer is introducing their rifle as a very dear and important possession to them

There are many like it, but this one is mine.
Although the rifle may be similar to others, this one is unique and special to the singer.

It's useless without me, I am useless without it.
Both the rifle and the singer are reliant on each other for their purpose in war.

My brother, my best friend, my life and my shine.
The rifle is personified as a close companion to the artist, providing both support and a sense of identity.

We will become part of each other
The artist believes that through their connection to the rifle, they will become one inseparable entity.

Myself and my rifle, we know what it's for
The singer and their rifle share an understanding of their purpose in the war.

Not the noise of the burst nor the rounds we fire
The emphasis of the war is not on the sounds of weapons, but on the actual outcomes of the fighting.

It's the hits, that's what counts in this war
The ultimate goal of war is to hit the enemy and achieve victory, regardless of the means used to accomplish it.

Lord, Oh Lord
The artist is calling out to God for guidance and support in the midst of war.

You see it's a sore spot, lord
The war is a difficult and painful experience that requires assistance and guidance from a higher power.

Now show me some more, lord
The singer is asking God to reveal more of the nature of war and how to navigate it.

Of war, of sweet war
Despite the challenges of war, the artist seems to harbor a fondness for it as a part of their life.

My rifle is human, even as I am
The singer views their rifle as a partner so closely intertwined with themselves that it is almost like another person.

I'll learn all it's parts, it's barrel and sight
The singer is committed to understanding every detail and feature of their rifle to optimize its use in battle.

My sword and my cover, my sign of divine.
The rifle serves as both the singer's weapon and protection, imbued with a sense of mystical significance.

I must shoot straighter than enemy who
The artist is determined to outperform their enemies by being more accurate and efficient with their weapon.

Is trying to kill me or just trying to kill
The artist recognizes that their enemies may have a range of motivations for fighting, but regardless, they must be stopped.

And I'm sure that we will hit, we will and I will.
The singer expresses confidence in their ability to be victorious in battle by hitting their targets with precision and accuracy.

You can fall, you can win or just standoff but rather
The outcome of the war may be uncertain and changeable, but the priority is always achieving successful hits against the enemy.

The hits, that's what counts in this war
Once again, the focus is on the crucial and defining factor of hitting the enemy and achieving victory in the midst of war.

It's the hits!
This phrase repeats the central message of the song, emphasizing the importance of successful hits in determining the outcome of the war.