World Of War
Helloween Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Warfare the only solution for your stupid problems
Soldiers marching out for your revolution
Killing and burning, destroying, overturning
You got the license to hate
All the others are cowards
You believe they got no power
stealing what they own
Making all the money with your big guns
Ripping out their heart for a drop of oil

World of war
We know it all is not the grand solution
World of peace
Would give us all an enlightened constitution

Task force dirty soul of an American institution
Cold War military build-up made money for your crown
Killing and burning, destroying, overturning
You lead people into fate
Grab your M-16
Like a war machine
Just make it all yourself

Mothers crying over losing their sons
Ripping out their heart for worthless gold

World of war
We know it all is not the grand solution
World of of peace
Would give us all an enlightened constitution

Persecution, dissolution, execution, no

World of war
We know it all is not the grand solution
World of of peace
Would give us all an enlightened constitution




World of war
We know it all is not the grand solution

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Helloween's song "World of War" are a powerful commentary on the brutality and senselessness of war. The opening lines suggest that those who engage in warfare see it as the only solution to their problems, and that they are willing to kill and destroy without hesitation. The lyrics go on to criticize the idea that war is justified by the belief that the enemy is weak or powerless, or that they have something valuable that can be taken by force. The chorus emphasizes that the world needs peace, and that a peaceful society based on equality and justice is the true path to progress.


The second verse focuses on the role of military institutions in promoting war. It highlights the corrupting influence of the military-industrial complex, and suggests that the American military is responsible for many of the world's conflicts. The lyrics point out that warfare is often driven by economic interests, and that the profits gained by arms dealers and other war profiteers come at the expense of ordinary people. The verse concludes with a powerful image of mothers mourning the loss of their sons to war, highlighting the emotional toll that war takes on families and loved ones.


Overall, "World of War" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that challenges listeners to think critically about the causes and consequences of war. It presents a powerful critique of the mentality of war, and offers a clear vision of what a peaceful world could look like.


Line by Line Meaning

Warfare the only solution for your stupid problems
You believe that you can only solve your problems through violence and war.


Soldiers marching out for your revolution
You send out soldiers to fight for your cause.


Killing and burning, destroying, overturning
You use violence and destruction as a means to achieve your goals.


You got the license to hate
You have allowed yourself to hate others freely and without restraint.


All the others are cowards
You see those who do not fight as weak and lacking in courage.


You believe they got no power
You do not believe that those who do not fight have any influence or control.


stealing what they own
You take what belongs to others without regard for their rights or feelings.


Making all the money with your big guns
You use your weapons to make a profit.


Ripping out their heart for a drop of oil
You take precious resources from others at the expense of their well-being.


World of war
You live in a world of conflict and hostility.


We know it all is not the grand solution
We know that violence does not solve all problems.


World of peace
You envision a world free from violence and conflict.


Would give us all an enlightened constitution
A peaceful world would allow for the creation of a more enlightened governance system.


Task force dirty soul of an American institution
The task force is a corrupt part of the American government.


Cold War military build-up made money for your crown
You profited off of the military build-up during the Cold War.


You lead people into fate
You lead people into a predetermined destiny.


Grab your M-16
You encourage others to take up arms and fight.


Like a war machine
You see yourself as a tool of war, devoid of emotion or humanity.


Just make it all yourself
You take control of the situation and do not rely on others.


Mothers crying over losing their sons
Mothers mourn the loss of their children due to war and conflict.


Ripping out their heart for worthless gold
You extract valuable resources from others at the cost of human life and suffering.


Persecution, dissolution, execution, no
You reject the ideas of persecution, dissolution, and execution.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SASCHA GERSTNER

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions