World War 3
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WW III, WW III, WW III, don't you bloody see? WW III
It doesn't matter what you say, you won't make it no bleedin way
You haven't got any choice, you really haven't got any voice
Preventive measures have been taken, it'll really help against

Nuclear rapin
No streets, no people, left on the land, the policy ran out on our
plan
That's right

World war, lotsa fun
People in a panic, on the run
World war, lotsa fun
White House is aimin the gun

World war, lotsa fun
People in a panic on the run
World war, lotsa fun
The kremlin's aimin the gun

We're pawns in the middle, sittin ducks with no acquittal
They're gonna make us fight, protectin oil is our right
Unlock them now on the flag deck, Soviet bombers you're gonna net
It's breakin up the Richter scale, bombs away, they're gonna sail

No human lives stand in the way, cause we're on our way to a new
clear day
That's right

I really don't want to die, World War III
With A-bombs droppin from the sky, World War III
Don't give me your reasons why, World War III
Just know I don't want to die, World War III

Give'em any chance they're gonna take it, give'em any rules they're
gonna
Break it
It really ain't no riddle, I just know it ain't gonna be little

We haven't got a clue on what we're gonna do
So we're just pawns in the middle, sittin ducks with no acquittal
End up dead, end up dead, end up dead
End up dead, end up dead

World War III, World War III, World War III, World War III
Give'em any chance they're gonna take it, give'em any rules they're
break it
It doesn't matter what flag you hoist, you really haven't got any

Choice
No human lives stand in the way, cause we're on our way to a new
clear day
We're just pawns in the middle, sittin ducks with no acquittal

World war, world war
World war, I don't want it
World war, I don't need it
World war, I won't take it





World war, world war, world war

Overall Meaning

The song "World War 3" by D.O.A is a protest song against the possibility of a third world war. The lyrics describe the helplessness of ordinary people in the face of a global conflict and the destructive power of nuclear weapons. The band portrays the war as an inevitable event that will destroy humanity and leave no survivors.


The chorus "WW III, WW III, WW III, don't you bloody see? WW III" is a despairing call for people to wake up to the impending disaster. The phrase "It doesn't matter what you say, you won't make it no bleedin way" expresses the futility of trying to prevent the war once it has started. The line "Preventive measures have been taken, it'll really help against Nuclear rapin" suggests that the government is not doing enough to prevent a nuclear conflict.


The song condemns the warmongering attitudes of both the US and Soviet governments. The lyrics "White House is aimin the gun" and "The Kremlin's aimin the gun" suggest that both sides are responsible for the tensions that could lead to World War 3. The song ends with a plea for peace and an assertion that humanity does not need another world war.


Overall, "World War 3" is a bleak and foreboding song that reflects the anxiety and fear of the Cold War era. It is a powerful plea for peace and a warning against the catastrophic consequences of global conflict.


Line by Line Meaning

WW III, WW III, WW III, don't you bloody see? WW III
The singer is warning that the third world war is imminent, and everyone should be aware of it.


It doesn't matter what you say, you won't make it no bleedin way
No matter how much you talk or protest, it won't make any difference as the war is inevitable.


You haven't got any choice, you really haven't got any voice
The common people have no choice or say in the impending war, and they will have to suffer its consequences.


Preventive measures have been taken, it'll really help against Nuclear rapin
The military has taken preventive measures to defend against a nuclear attack.


No streets, no people, left on the land, the policy ran out on our plan, That's right
The war's policy has gone out of control, and it will result in the decimation of cities and loss of life.


World war, lotsa fun, People in a panic, on the run, World war, lotsa fun, White House is aimin the gun
The sarcastic tone of this refrain highlights the irony of calling war fun, while also pointing fingers at the White House's role in instigating it.


The kremlin's aimin the gun
This line points fingers at the Soviet Union, indicating that they are also involved in the war.


We're pawns in the middle, sittin ducks with no acquittal, They're gonna make us fight, protectin oil is our right
The government views the common people as expendable pawns in their political game and will force them into war to protect their oil interests.


Unlock them now on the flag deck, Soviet bombers you're gonna net, It's breakin up the Richter scale, bombs away, they're gonna sail
This line refers to the deployment of US military force to intercept Soviet bombers, indicating the onset of the war.


No human lives stand in the way, cause we're on our way to a new clear day, That's right
The government is willing to sacrifice countless lives to achieve their goal of a nuclear future which they believe is inevitable.


I really don't want to die, World War III, With A-bombs droppin from the sky, World War III, Don't give me your reasons why, World War III, Just know I don't want to die, World War III
The singer expresses their personal desire for peace and their reluctance to die in the impending war irrespective of the government's reasoning.


Give'em any chance they're gonna take it, give'em any rules they're gonna break it, It really ain't no riddle, I just know it ain't gonna be little
The people in power will exploit every opportunity to escalate the conflict, and there is no predicting how brutal the war will be.


We haven't got a clue on what we're gonna do, So we're just pawns in the middle, sittin ducks with no acquittal, End up dead, end up dead, end up dead, End up dead, end up dead
The common people have no idea what to do, and they will end up paying with their lives as expendable pawns with no say in the matter.


Give'em any chance they're gonna take it, give'em any rules they're break it, It doesn't matter what flag you hoist, you really haven't got any choice
Similar to an earlier reference, the government will seize every opportunity to escalate the war while innocent people have no choice or say in the matter.


World war, world war, world war
This refrain emphasizes the inevitability of the upcoming war


World war, world war, World war, I don't want it, World war, I don't need it, World war, I won't take it
The singer expresses their desire to end the impending war and emphasizes their unwillingness to participate in it.




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Written by: JOE KEITHLEY

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Ricky B

"Russia has no appetite for a major war."
Well, that aged like milk.

Der Zauberkessel

I was just about to write exactly the same lol

The Alaskan Path

I hope we don't die to a nuke in the next week!

DaDerpyDoo One

Too be fair, they just had a video that came out basically saying that you won't survive ww3. So who knows what can heppen

J C.

@The Alaskan Path Well a week is up. Now for another one.

Godzillafan9000

It aged badly

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BrianJ720

The Russia vs Ukraine part is literally playing out right in front of our eyes. Putin has gathered around 100.000 troops so far man

Edit: i cant believe its actually happening... please stay strong and take care of your families everyone!

Nadda Mercenary

that's why I'm watching this video rn.... very scary...

Babu

@Nadda Mercenary same lol

Sig noria

So why you think I came here

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