MARS
Omnia Lyrics


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I wanna be a legionair
I'm gonna shave off all my hair
Walk real stupid, talk real loud
I'm gonna make my mother proud
I wanna be a legionair
I'll wear a dress, but I don't care
An army camp is now my home
I'll kill and maim and rape for Rome
Scutum! (shield)




Pilum! (javelin)
Sin, dex, sin, dex!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Omnia's song "Mars" are quite interesting and lend themselves to interpretation on several levels. At the surface level, the song describes a person who wishes to become a legionnaire, someone who is a member of the ancient Roman army. The individual details the steps they would take to become a legionnaire, including shaving off all their hair and wearing a dress (which was a common uniform for Roman soldiers). The person seems to glorify violence and aggression, stating they would kill, maim, and rape for Rome, suggesting a deep-seated desire for power and influence.


On a deeper level, the song could be interpreted as a commentary on the dangers of blind patriotism and the glorification of violence. The individual's desire to become a legionnaire seems to stem from a desire to be seen as heroic and successful, rather than from a genuine commitment to the values and principles of Rome. The lyrics also suggest that the person is willing to sacrifice their own identity and personality to conform to the expectations of the army, which could be seen as a critique of the pressure to conform in many modern societies. Overall, the lyrics to Omnia's "Mars" are thought-provoking and complex, with multiple layers of meaning and interpretation.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be a legionair
I aspire to become a soldier in the Roman legions


I'm gonna shave off all my hair
I will remove all my hair as per the traditional look of Roman soldiers


Walk real stupid, talk real loud
I shall imitate the signature style of Roman soldiers, i.e., walk with a rigid upright posture, and speak with a commanding voice


I'm gonna make my mother proud
I will do my best to earn my mother’s pride and honour by becoming a Roman soldier


I'll wear a dress, but I don't care
I will wear a traditional Roman toga with a feeling of pride, although it is not my usual attire


An army camp is now my home
I have embraced a life in the military, and now the Roman army is my home


I'll kill and maim and rape for Rome
I am fully committed and loyal to the Roman empire and will do anything to protect and defend it, even if it means engaging in violent acts


Scutum! (shield)
The artist is either expressing his readiness to battle or acknowledging a command to lift a shield


Pilum! (javelin)
The artist is either expressing his readiness to battle or acknowledging a command to throw a javelin


Sin, dex, sin, dex!
This is a Latin marching chant, meaning 'left, right, left, right!' used to keep soldiers moving in unison during battle




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