Carved In Stone
Rage Lyrics


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I see the young boys, they're standing so proud
In their brand new uniform
I hear their tough voices, no doubt allowed
For god and country they storm

And then they're marching in that war, into death
They catch the bullet with their heads
All that is left now
Is only names carved in stone
Forgotten heroes underground
Not much is left now
Some rusty nails, some rotten bones
The dead heroe's names carved in stone

The politician lives in a white house
The boys have tents in the mud
He's getting richer with weapons and oil
While the young men give their blood

And the deceivers will salute at the graves
Of those betrayed 'bout their own lives

All that is left now
Is only names carved in stone
Forgotten heroes underground
Not much is left now
Some rusty nails, some rotten bones
The dead heroe's names carved in stone





You won't survive!
No one survived!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rage's song Carved In Stone are a commentary on war and its effects on individuals, groups, and society at large. The song starts with a description of young boys who are proud to wear their brand new uniform and march into war for their country in the name of God. The song then takes a dark turn as it acknowledges the inevitable consequences of war - death. Those who go into war "catch the bullet with their heads," leaving behind nothing but their names carved in stone as forgotten heroes. The second half of the song takes on a more political tone, highlighting the disparity between politicians who live in luxury and young soldiers who fight for their country in the mud. The songwriter draws attention to the fact that while politicians get richer with weapons and oil, young soldiers are sacrificing their blood. The song ends with a chilling message: no one survives.


The lyrics of Carved In Stone are an indictment of war and the toll it takes on human life. The songwriter highlights the sacrifices made by young soldiers who are often forgotten once the conflict is over. The lyrics also shed light on the political machinations that cause wars and the exploitation of young soldiers by politicians. The harsh reality of war is captured in the haunting refrain, "all that is left now is only names carved in stone."


Line by Line Meaning

I see the young boys, they're standing so proud
The singer notices the young boys standing tall and confident


In their brand new uniform
The boys are dressed in freshly pressed uniforms


I hear their tough voices, no doubt allowed
Their strong, confident voices show they believe they are doing the right thing


For god and country they storm
The boys are fighting for their country and what they believe is right


And then they're marching in that war, into death
Despite the dangers, they keep moving forward to fight in the war


They catch the bullet with their heads
The boys are hit with bullets, killing them instantly


All that is left now
After the boys are killed in war,


Is only names carved in stone
All that remains are the names of the fallen soldiers inscribed on stone monuments


Forgotten heroes underground
The soldiers who sacrificed for their country are buried in unmarked graves and forgotten


Not much is left now
Very little remains of the soldiers who gave everything for their country


Some rusty nails, some rotten bones
The only remains left are weathered materials and decaying bones


The dead hero's names carved in stone
The hero's name is the only thing left to remember them by


The politician lives in a white house
The people in power, like politicians, live comfortable lives


The boys have tents in the mud
The soldiers who fight for their country have to live in tough conditions


He's getting richer with weapons and oil
The politician is profiting from the weapons and resources that the soldiers are fighting for


While the young men give their blood
The boys are sacrificing their own lives for the gains of the politicians and the country


And the deceivers will salute at the graves
The people in power will pretend to honor the fallen soldiers


Of those betrayed 'bout their own lives
But the reality is that the politicians betrayed the soldiers by sacrificing them for their own means


You won't survive!
The singer warns of the harsh reality of war and how difficult it is to survive


No one survived!
The odds of survival in war are slim




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