The Art Of War
SabatonĀ Lyrics

I stand alone
I am alone, standing on the battelfield

And gaze upon the battlefield
Observing the aftermath of the war

Wasteland
A barren and desolate area

Is all that's left after the fight
There is nothing left after the war but destruction

And I'm searching a new way to defeat my enemy
Trying to find a new strategy to overcome my enemy

Bloodshed
Violent killing and injury

I've seen enough of death and pain
Witnessed the horrors of war and don't want to see anymore

I will run, they will hunt me in vain
I will flee and my enemy will be unable to catch me

I will hide, they'll be searching
Hiding and avoiding detection while the enemy searches

I'll regroup, feign retreat they'll pursue
I will pretend to retreat and they will follow me, allowing me to regroup

Coup de grâce I will win but never fight [mercy killing]
I will use a swift action to kill my enemy without prolonged fighting

That's the Art of War!
This strategy is part of the skillful tactics of war

Breaking the will to fight among the enemy
Demoralizing the enemy to prevent them from fighting back

Force them to hunt me
Making the enemy chase and search for me

They will play my game
I will control the battlefield and the actions of my enemy

And play by my rules
Dictating how the war will proceed and setting the rules

I will be close but still untouchable
I will be in a position of power, but still unreachable by the enemy

No more will I see suffering and pain
I want to avoid the tragic outcomes of war

They will find me no more
I will successfully evade my enemy

I'll be gone
Leaving the battlefield and my enemy behind

I will have them surrounded
Encircling and trapping the enemy

They will yield without fight overrun
The enemy will surrender without having to fight further

Overrun
Overpowering and defeating the enemy

Coup de grâce
Delivering a final blow to end the enemy's suffering

I will win but never fight
Achieving victory without engaging in prolonged battle

That's the Art of War
This is a key aspect of war strategy

Broken and lost
The enemy has been defeated and has lost all confidence and morale

Tired of war
The endless fighting has taken a toll on everyone

They'll surrender to me
The enemy will submit to me

Caught in my trap
They are trapped in my plan and cannot escape

There's no way out
No escape from the dire situation they are in

Fail never again
They will never make the same mistake again