Although the band went through many lineup changes over the last 28 years, Mickey DeSadist (vocals) and Dave McGhire (drums) remained the creative foundation of the group through most of its history. McGhire quit in 2003 leaving DeSadist as sole survivor. The main song writers were: Mickey DeSadist, Dave McGhire and Chris Houston.
I Left My Heart In Iran
Forgotten Rebels Lyrics
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Death comes in threes and it's so fun to score.
That Ayatollah really must be a whore.
Filth eating camel sweat he's a sickie moslem so hard to please.
His kind of thinking must show you his disease.
I left my heart, left my heart in Iran.
Bring back the Shah that's where it began.
I left my heart, left my heart in Iran.
Death is his only groupie.
Remember hiding in Paris?
Now can't you see his only answer is there.
When he sees his country dying,
no one else in the world is crying
the only one humanitarian way.
That's why I'm a mercenary.
I left my heart in Iran.
Bring back the Shah that's where it began.
Should have dropped some bombs and watched how they ran.
I left my heart, left my heart in Iran.
The lyrics of "I Left My Heart In Iran" by Forgotten Rebels are provocative and controversial, as they express a desire for war and violence against Iran and their political and religious leader, Ayatollah Khomeini. The first lines of the chorus are especially disturbing, as they suggest that the singer wants to start a world war and revels in scoring points through death. The subsequent lines attack the Ayatollah's character, denigrating him as a "whore" and a disease-ridden Muslim who is hard to please. The ultimate goal, according to the singer, is to bring back the Shah of Iran and put him back into power, implying that the original revolution was a mistake and that a strong, Western-backed leader is needed to maintain order in the region.
Throughout the song, the singer adopts a persona of a mercenary who is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. He scoffs at the idea of non-violent solutions, arguing that the only way to deal with the Ayatollah is through force. At the same time, he suggests that he is not motivated by any particular ideological stance, but rather by a desire for money and power. The overall effect is quite alarming, as the song presents a vision of the world that is brutal and anarchic, with no regard for human life or human rights.
Taken together, the lyrics of "I Left My Heart In Iran" seem to be a satirical commentary on the American government's foreign policy in the Middle East during the 1980s. At this time, the U.S. was heavily involved in Iran and other countries in the region, supporting various factions and leaders in an attempt to maintain stability and secure access to oil fields. The song's lyrics reflect this complex and often contradictory reality, portraying a deeply cynical and amoral worldview that sees violence and war as the only way to achieve one's goals.
Line by Line Meaning
So I see you want to start a World War.
You seem to be eager to spark a global conflict.
Death comes in threes and it's so fun to score.
I enjoy killing people and keeping score of my victims.
That Ayatollah really must be a whore.
The Ayatollah is a despicable person who engages in immoral behavior.
Filth eating camel sweat he's a sickie moslem so hard to please.
The Ayatollah is a disgusting Muslim who is difficult to satisfy.
His kind of thinking must show you his disease.
The Ayatollah's ideas indicate that he is mentally ill.
I left my heart, left my heart in Iran.
I have strong feelings of attachment to Iran.
Bring back the Shah that's where it began.
The restoration of the Shah's regime is necessary to reestablish order in Iran.
Should've dropped some bombs and watched how they ran.
Bombing Iran and observing their response would be entertaining.
Death is his only groupie.
The Ayatollah is obsessed with death.
Remember hiding in Paris?
Do you recall the time we were in hiding in Paris?
Now can't you see his only answer is there.
It is evident that the Ayatollah's only solution is violence.
When he sees his country dying,
When the Ayatollah witnesses the destruction of Iran,
no one else in the world is crying
No other country or leader is mourning the loss of Iran.
the only one humanitarian way.
The only compassionate approach is to hire a mercenary to intervene.
That's why I'm a mercenary.
I am a mercenary because it is the most humane option.
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mr.t6142
Love the rebels, never forgotten!!!
@sikpistol292
Classic totally love this ❤
@allanssquirt
Awesome tune thanxs for posting!
@babsixxx
Aweeesome!
@JohnSmith-ro6vw
"Drop the bombs boys"
@Pilules
great uploads thx
@devilsoffspring5519
Considering how simple it is, why the fuck can't people these days figure out how to write a fucking punk rock song?!
@dexterlee569
Weird they never became superstars like the sex pistols... I mean... They are awesome man... Wtf???
@DaveAnchovies
not many of the greats did. top 5 material...first two albums still get me randy
@jimmypagefan111
@johnbowen1973 Because they are forgotten.