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War Without End
Lefay Lyrics
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Still is rolling
Onward through their trenches
Damnation bell is tolling
A war without survivors
Destruction is in hand
Morbid mad mutations
In the end mankind
Pay the price
Of powerhungry nations
And generals lies
War without end
War
War
War without end
War war war
Killing fields that never ends
Open graves remains
Death lurks in all that lives
A barren tomb for us is calling
forty tons of armoured death
Still is rolling
Onward trough their trenches
Damnation bell is tolling
In the end mankind
Pay the price
Of powerhungry nations
And generals' lies
War without end
War
War
War without end
War war war
The lyrics of Lefay's "War Without End" depict a bleak and devastating picture of a never-ending war. The opening lines, "Forty tons of armoured death, still is rolling, onward through their trenches, damnation bell is tolling" describe the unstoppable machinery of war, which is relentlessly moving forward, crushing everything in its path. The imagery of a "damnation bell" tolling adds to the ominous and sinister tone of the song.
The following verses continue the theme of destruction and death, painting a picture of a world devastated by endless conflict. The line "A war without survivors, destruction is in hand, morbid mad mutations, walking desolated land" is particularly striking, and highlights the horrific consequences of war, including mutations brought on by chemical and biological weapons.
The chorus, "War without end, war, war, war without end, war war war" is a stark reminder of the cyclical nature of war and the fact that it seems to never truly end. The final verse, "Death lurks in all that lives, a barren tomb for us is calling" is a powerful line that suggests that no one can escape the consequences of war - even those who manage to survive will be left in a world that is empty and lifeless, a "barren tomb".
Overall, the lyrics of "War Without End" are a powerful indictment of war and the destruction it brings. The imagery is vivid and disturbing, conveying the senselessness of endless conflict and the toll it takes on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Forty tons of armoured death
A description of the military machinery used in destructive warfare
Still is rolling
The continuous momentum of warfare, with no end in sight
Onward through their trenches
Advancement through difficult and long-lasting battles
Damnation bell is tolling
The impending doom and destruction that is ever-present in war
A war without survivors
The catastrophic level of destruction and death caused by the war leaves nobody untouched
Destruction is in hand
Warfare is inherently harmful and destructive, with devastating consequences
Morbid mad mutations
A reference to the physical and psychological effects of war on soldiers, often leading to trauma and illness
Walking desolated land
The war's destruction lingers, leading to an environment that is no longer hospitable to life
In the end mankind
Humanity as a whole; all are impacted by the consequences of war
Pay the price
The harmful fallout of war is paid for by everyone involved, whether directly or indirectly
Of powerhungry nations
A criticism of the motivations of countries and their leaders in engaging in warfare for their own gain
And generals lies
The manipulation of the truth and the extent of damage in order to advance military objectives
Killing fields that never ends
An apt description of the perpetual nature of conflict and warfare
Open graves remains
The remains of those who have died in the conflict is a constant reminder of the horror of the war
Death lurks in all that lives
The constant mortality that accompanies war and the fragility of human life
A barren tomb for us is calling
The inevitable death that awaits us all; a bleak outlook for the human race
War without end
The unending nature of conflict and its disastrous consequences
War war war
Repetitive emphasis on the never-ceasing cycle of warfare and its destructive effects
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES DANIEL RYTKOENEN, TONY LARS ERIKSSON
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