1)Flag is a Slovakian old scho… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 bands named flag
1)Flag is a Slovakian old school thrash / death metal band formed in 2002
http://bandzone.cz/flag
2) FLAG consists of Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Bill Stevenson, and Dez Cadena and Stephen Egerton.
Formed in 2013, they perform the music of Black Flag.
My War
Flag Lyrics
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You say that you're my friend
But you're one of them
You don't want to see me live
You don't want me to give
'Cause you're one of them
My war you're one of them
But you're one of them
I might not know what a friend is
All I know is what you're not
'Cause you're one of them
My war you're one of them
You say that you're my friend
But you're one of them
I have a prediction, it lives in my brain
It's with me every day, it drives me insane
I feel it in my heart, that if I has a gun
I feel it in my heart,
I'd want to kill some
I feel it in my heart, the end will come
Come on! My war you're one of them
You say that you're my friend
But you're one of them
Tell me that I'm wrong
Try to sing me your ego song
You're one of them
My war you're one of them
You say that you're my friend
But you're one of them
My War
The Flag's song entitled "My War" portrays the main character's frustration towards someone they once considered a friend. Through the lyrics, it is evident that the singer is experiencing a deep conflict internally, and the situation has reached a breaking point. The first verse expresses the singer's feelings of betrayal by someone they thought had their best interests at heart, but this person is pushing them away. The singer sings, "You say that you're my friend, but you're one of them. You don't want to see me live. You don't want me to give. Cause you're one of them."
The second verse continues with this introspective theme, as the singer reflects on what a friend actually is. They realize they may not have a clear understanding of this concept, but they are sure that this person does not embody it. The singer sings, "I might not know what a friend is. All I know is what you're not. Cause you're one of them." The song's chorus repeats several times, with the singer affirming that this person is a part of their war.
Overall, "My War" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that speaks to the struggles of human relationships. It portrays the complexities of friendship and how it can become a battleground when people fall short of expectations. Through this song, Flag brings to light the importance of being honest with yourself and recognizing when certain people are not meant to be a part of your story.
Line by Line Meaning
My war you're one of them
Addressing someone as being like the enemy, the person being talked to is not to be trusted and their true motives are suspect.
You say that you're my friend
The person being addressed claims to be a friend, but the singer is suspicious of their true intentions.
But you're one of them
Despite claiming to be a friend, the person being addressed is seen as being like the enemy, untrustworthy or dangerous.
You don't want to see me live
The person being addressed does not care about the artist's wellbeing or success.
You don't want me to give
The person being addressed does not want the artist to succeed or improve themselves. This can be interpreted as jealousy or ill will towards the artist.
I might not know what a friend is
The singer is unsure of what it means to have a true friend, indicating that they have few or no people in their life that they trust.
All I know is what you're not
The singer cannot define what a true friend is but knows that the person being addressed is not one.
I have a prediction, it lives in my brain
The artist has a strong feeling or instinctive belief about something that is bound to happen in the future.
It's with me every day, it drives me insane
The artist's belief or prediction is constantly on their mind and is causing them stress or anxiety.
I feel it in my heart, that if I had a gun
The artist feels such intense anger or hatred towards someone or something that they would be willing to use a weapon against them.
I'd want to kill some
The singer has violent thoughts and is capable of acting on them.
I feel it in my heart, the end will come
The artist believes that something ominous or catastrophic is going to happen in the future, and they feel it deeply.
Tell me that I'm wrong
The singer is challenging the person being addressed to deny their suspicions, indicating that they believe their intuition is correct.
Try to sing me your ego song
The singer is tired of hearing the person being addressed boast and brag about themselves, and challenges them to do so once again to prove their point.
My war you're one of them
Reiterating that the person being addressed is like the enemy and cannot be trusted.
You say that you're my friend
Repeating the person being addressed's claim to be a friend, but the artist remains suspicious.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES DUKOWSKI
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A year or so ago I commented on a punk site that I wasn't sure Keith could do this song. Keith was a member on the site and basically said motherfucker watch this!🤣
thenewBH
Keith WAS Black Flag
Albie von Schaaf
I had the same doubt at first, but from note one, Keith CRUSHED this song. He is super intense here.
Libi
what site was it?
KyleGerm_ KG
lmao love it
Thad McCormic
this lineup is pure fire. bill is an absolute powerhouse back there. so fucking solid
Adderon
Bill took a lot from working with Greg when he started Descendents back up. The single note hits are all over ALL. Robo's his first influence too and the hi hat work shows it
jmacdonald1516
this is great just pure intensity and a bunch of guys clearly playing for the simple joy of doing so. Im sure i'll get some hate for this but id love to see FLAG get Henry involved just for a show or two just for the simple fun of it. they are already spot on I just think it would be great. regardless i hope i get the chance to see this live. what a great chance for those of us who were to young to see black flag in the 70s/80s. this is awesome!!
john doe
Henry is to busy singing flag songs with Cindy lopper for Christmas specials...look it up
One of the band members had I keyboard guitar if I remember right
fenicks
Dope that Keith even does the Henry songs. He's so good