Sons of War
Disturbance Lyrics


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Are they worth anything and do they mean a lot
Moving 'cross the borders, begging to be shot
Will they make it trough the night or will they die today
Will they survive or die without anything to say

Protecting our economy and dying for our family
And fighting a nameless foreign force
Protecting our economy and dying for our family
Setting fire to a desert without cause

Here are the sons of war, here are the sons of war,




Here are the sons of war, government's watchdogs,
Crawling on all fours

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Sons of War" by Disturbance describes the reality of war and the effects it has on those who have to fight it. The opening line, "Are they worth anything and do they mean a lot," questions the value of human life in a war situation. It speaks to the idea that soldiers are often pawns in a greater political scheme and are sacrificed for a cause that may not be worth the cost. The next line, "Moving 'cross the borders, begging to be shot," reflects the danger and fear that soldiers face in combat, as they are exposed to physical harm and death.


The second verse goes on to highlight the conflict between personal and national interests. The lyrics speak of soldiers protecting the economy and dying for their families, but also fighting a "nameless foreign force" and setting fire to a desert "without cause." This contradiction illustrates the complex nature of war, where the actions taken by soldiers can be both noble and unjustifiable at the same time.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Here are the sons of war," emphasizing the dehumanization and objectification of soldiers as government "watchdogs" who are subservient and obedient to authority. The use of the metaphor "crawling on all fours" reveals the painful reality of war, where soldiers are reduced to their most vulnerable state and forced to do whatever it takes to survive.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sons of War" shed light on the harsh and cruel reality of war and the toll it takes on those who fight it.


Line by Line Meaning

Are they worth anything and do they mean a lot
Questioning the value and significance of the lives of soldiers


Moving 'cross the borders, begging to be shot
Describing the dangerous and vulnerable position of soldiers in foreign lands


Will they make it trough the night or will they die today
Acknowledging the uncertain fate of soldiers in combat


Will they survive or die without anything to say
Pointing out the potential loss of individual voice and agency in the context of war


Protecting our economy and dying for our family
Highlighting the supposed motivations for war and sacrifice


And fighting a nameless foreign force
Portraying the faceless and dehumanized nature of the enemy in war


Setting fire to a desert without cause
Critiquing the senselessness and destructive consequences of warfare


Here are the sons of war, here are the sons of war,
Repeating the title of the song to emphasize the theme of soldiers as products of war


Government's watchdogs, Crawling on all fours
Depicting soldiers as obedient and subservient to those in power




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