Three album were released between 1983 and 1989.
Brian Armstrong (aka Brian Wylde): vocals, guitar
Terry Armstrong (aka Terry Tornado, Terry Blitzkrieg, Terry Apocalypse): bass, vocals
Blister: drums (left in 1980)
Alan Armstrong: drums (replaced Blister)
Mike Adams (aka Animal): rhythm guitar, keyboards (joined 1981, left 1988)
White Flag
Dog Detachment Lyrics
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Why do we fall to pieces?
When all we need is patience
Love, that's all
Give me a white flag and I'll show you wrong
Give me a white flag and I'll show
These things must surely end with love
Where did we go wrong?
Why do we fall to pieces?
When all we know is violence
Hate and war
Give me a white flag and I'll show you wrong
Give me a white flag and I'll show
These things must surely end with love
(Show me the freedom, show me the plenty)
(Your promises make, I know they're all empty)
(Show me the freedom, show me the plenty)
(Your promises make, I know they're all empty)
Give me a white flag (Show me the freedom, show me the plenty)
And I'll show you wrong (Your promises make, I know they're all empty)
Give me a white flag (Show me the freedom, show me the plenty)
And I'll show you wrong (Your promises make, I know they're all empty)
Give me a white flag (Show me the freedom, show me the plenty)
And I'll show these things must surely end with love
Give me a white flag (Show me the freedom, show me the plenty)
(Your promises make, I know they're all empty)
Give me a white flag (Show me the freedom, show me the plenty)
(Your promises make, I know they're all empty)
Give me a white flag (Show me the freedom, show me the plenty)
(Your promises make, I know they're all empty)
Give me a white flag (Show me the freedom, show me the plenty)
(Your promises make, I know they're all empty)
(Show me the freedom)
The lyrics to Dog Detachment's song White Flag are about the desire to end conflict and strife in the world. The song opens with the question "Where did we go wrong?" which suggests that something has gone awry and that the world is not the way it should be. The next line "Why do we fall to pieces?" implies that when things do not go as planned, people can become fractured and divided. However, instead of resorting to violence and hatred, the singer suggests that all we need is patience and love to heal the world's problems. The chorus repeats the message that things can only end with love and the singer asks for a white flag, a symbol of surrender, so that they can show that their way of thinking is the correct one.
The following verses continue the theme of conflict and division, with the singer lamenting the prevalence of violence, hate, and war. However, despite the grim situation, the song remains hopeful that things can change if we choose to act with love rather than hate. The final lines of the song urge us to reject empty promises and instead seek out freedom and plenty in a world that is united by love.
Overall, Dog Detachment's White Flag is a powerful call to action, encouraging listeners to reject violence and embrace love as the means of solving the world's problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did we go wrong?
When did we make a mistake?
Why do we fall to pieces?
Why do we break down?
When all we need is patience
If only we were more patient
Love, that's all
Love is the answer
Give me a white flag and I'll show you wrong
I will prove you wrong if you give me a chance
These things must surely end with love
Everything would be better if love prevailed
When all we know is violence
When violence is all we're familiar with
Hate and war
Hatred and wars
Show me the freedom, show me the plenty
Prove to me that we have freedom and abundance
Your promises make, I know they're all empty
I don't believe in your empty promises
Give me a white flag
Give me a chance
And I'll show you wrong
I will prove you wrong
And I'll show these things must surely end with love
Love is the way to resolve these issues
(Show me the freedom, show me the plenty)
Prove to me that we have freedom and abundance
(Your promises make, I know they're all empty)
I don't believe in your empty promises
(Show me the freedom)
Prove to me that we have freedom
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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