Bomber
Girlschool Lyrics
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Nothing's gonna bring us down,
The way we fly,
Five miles off the ground,
Because we shoot to kill,
And you know we always will,
It's a Bomber
Feel the black death rising moan,
Firestorm coming closer,
Napalm to the bone,
Because, you know we do it right,
A mission every night,
It's a Bomber
No night fighter,
Gonna stop us getting through,
The sirens make you shiver,
You bet my aim is true,
Because, you know we aim to please,
Bring you to your knees,
It's a Bomber
The lyrics to Girlschool's "Bomber" appear to be about a bombing mission during wartime. The first stanza speaks to the confidence and fearlessness of the bomber crew, suggesting that they are invincible in the sky, five miles above the ground, and that they shoot to kill. The word "Bomber" itself suggests a machine designed specifically for warfare and destruction.
In the second stanza, the lyrics describe the terror that the bombing creates on the ground--a "black death rising moan" and "firestorm coming closer". The bomber crew is unfazed, however, and sees themselves as doing a necessary and important job. They get a thrill from their destructive power, and feel that their aim is true, therefore they will be successful in their missions night after night.
The chorus, which repeats several times throughout the song, simply reinforces the idea that the bomber is a powerful weapon and that the crew is unafraid in their mission. The use of the word "please" in the final line of the third stanza is interesting--it suggests that the bomber crew sees their work as an act of service, something that they are doing for someone else's benefit, even as they cause chaos and destruction.
The lyrics to "Bomber" are provocative and stark, creating a vivid picture of warfare and the mindset of those who engage in it. The song has been interpreted in a variety of ways by listeners, from a simple celebration of machinery and weaponry to a commentary on the futility and horror of war.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't a hope in hell,
We have no doubt or fear of failing.
Nothing's gonna bring us down,
We are unstoppable and cannot be defeated.
The way we fly,
Our flight is magnificent and awe-inspiring.
Five miles off the ground,
We fly at a high altitude, seemingly untouchable.
Because we shoot to kill,
We aim to destroy and eliminate our targets.
And you know we always will,
Our reputation for success precedes us.
It's a Bomber
Our aircraft is a symbol of our unstoppable force.
Scream a thousand miles,
Our presence can be felt from far away.
Feel the black death rising moan,
Our attacks are deadly and feared by our enemies.
Firestorm coming closer,
The destruction we bring is imminent.
Napalm to the bone,
Our weapons cause severe and long-lasting damage.
Because, you know we do it right,
We execute our missions flawlessly.
A mission every night,
We are constantly on the attack and do not rest.
It's a Bomber
Our aircraft is our tool of destruction and fear.
No night fighter,
Even those who attempt to stop us in the dark cannot succeed.
Gonna stop us getting through,
We will always find a way to get to our targets.
The sirens make you shiver,
The sound of danger is always present wherever we go.
You bet my aim is true,
We are precise and accurate in our attacks.
Because, you know we aim to please,
We take pleasure in fulfilling our mission and destroying our targets.
Bring you to your knees,
Our attacks are so powerful that they render our enemies helpless.
It's a Bomber
Our aircraft is our symbol of power and destruction.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Alan Clarke, Ian Kilmister, Philip John Taylor
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