Studio albums
Saxon (1979)
Wheels of Steel (1980)
Strong Arm of the Law (1980)
Denim and Leather (1981)
Power & the Glory (1983)
Crusader (1984)
Innocence Is No Excuse (1985)
Rock the Nations (1986)
Destiny (1988)
Solid Ball of Rock (1991)
Forever Free (1992)
Dogs of War (1995)
Unleash the Beast (1997)
Metalhead (1999)
Killing Ground (2001)
Lionheart (2004)
The Inner Sanctum (2007)
Into the Labyrinth (2009)
Call to Arms (2011)
Sacrifice (2013)
Battering Ram (2015)
Thunderbolt (2018)
Inspirations (2021)
Carpe Diem (2022)
Broken Heroes
Saxon Lyrics
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Young men with their dreams
They died before the guns for their country
A book of faded pictures, broken dreams
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
The broken heroes Uncle Sam is waiting with the draft card
He says you've got to fight the Vietcong
The stations full of flags and rule Britannia
The engine pulls you out towards the Somme
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
The broken heroes The pipes are calling young men back to Belfast
The general says you march to Stalingrad
You rode into the valley with the hundred
Seven lonely graves on Goose Green
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
Where are they now
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
The broken heroes
Where are they now
The song "Broken Heroes" by Saxon is a tribute to the soldiers who went to fight for their country, only to find their dreams crushed on the battlefield. The lyrics describe young men who came to fight for glory and died before their time. The song is a poignant reminder of the sacrifice these soldiers made, and asks the question "where are they now?" The theme is universal, as it applies to soldiers of all nations and all wars.
The song's first verse describes young men who went to fight for their country, only to die before their dreams were realized. The second verse describes soldiers being drafted to fight in Vietnam, with the stations full of flags and patriotic songs being played. The third verse references soldiers being sent to fight in Ireland and in the valley of Stalingrad. The final chorus repeats the question "where are they now?" which is a powerful reminder of the cost of war and the loss of human life.
"Broken Heroes" is a powerful anti-war anthem, showcasing the horrors of war and its impact on those who fight it. The song is also a reflection on the soldiers who faced the challenges of war, and the price they paid. The song is a tribute to all those who served, and a reminder of the sacrifice they made in defense of their country.
Line by Line Meaning
They came to fight for glory in their thousands
A large group of young men joined the military to fight for their country and make their dreams come true.
Young men with their dreams
These young men had aspirations and hopes for their futures.
They died before the guns for their country
Sadly, many of these young men lost their lives before even getting the chance to fight for their country.
A book of faded pictures, broken dreams
All that remains of these men are old, worn photographs and unfulfilled dreams.
Where are they now
The singer is reflecting on the fate of these broken heroes and wondering what has become of them.
The broken heroes Uncle Sam is waiting with the draft card
Uncle Sam, a personification of the US government, forced many young men to fight in the Vietnam War through the draft.
He says you've got to fight the Vietcong
The government told these young men that they needed to fight against the Vietcong, the enemy in Vietnam.
The stations full of flags and rule Britannia
The train stations were filled with nationalistic symbols, representing the pride and patriotism of the country at war.
The engine pulls you out towards the Somme
The train takes the young men towards the Somme, a notoriously bloody battle site in WWI.
The pipes are calling young men back to Belfast
In Northern Ireland, the pipes are used to call men back to fight in the ongoing conflict.
The general says you march to Stalingrad
The military leader commands young men to march to Stalingrad, a site of a major battle in WWII.
You rode into the valley with the hundred
These men bravely rode into battle with a hundred others, fighting together as a unit.
Seven lonely graves on Goose Green
Sadly, only seven of these brave men are buried in a cemetery on Goose Green, after giving their lives for their country.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETERY ROONEY BYFORD, STEPHEN DAWSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marco Zucconi
Underrated Masterpiece
sendopendo1
I Agree.Perfect,epic song🤘🤘
O Keffe Airbourne
It s so a Big fun at play solo understand on my Gibson SG. But I wanna changing my pickups to a Seymour Duncan HS 6 or 8 cause it s an Gibson SG spécial model. But that is OK I wanna too changing the mechanics for of mechanics auto blocstop. After that, that's will a perfect sound. I wanted a noise gate pedal + one Delay to past in lead. The only problem as the problèm of everyday of century in Century. The problem is NO MONEY as forever pffoooouuu fucking systèm of shit !!!!. I have the reverb of origin on my amplificator. But it s a Real fun at play. Ooooh Saxon it s really doing to me. It s so easy at follow. Saxon is really the one of great Heavy Métal band. Excuse to my Bad english but I come of the street (15 years of nightmare). Oh please Jésus Christ by your name and your Blood your pain your sorrow Come back my Lord. Too Blood too hate too violence on this fucking system on this World enginered by this fucking system by the evil that man do. Oh my god halloweed be thy name. Ooooh what Bad english !!!! But I take what I can.
SARATT69
Absolutely🤘
Chris Orie
@metallic blood I love Saxon and this is my FAVORITE Saxon song.
metallic blood
@Toyota Kawasaki You already wrote that comment before. I work in social sciences and there are other empirical measurements than surveys. All of which are sophisticated. The viewcount of the Official Music Video here on youtube is a good pre-scientific value as well as the song not appearing on Saxons festival setlist over the past decade. It is not even widely considered as a "classic" of the band itself.
Виталя
я из Украины.песни захватывают дух! классно,великолепно,браво!
Glücklicher Mann
Актуально для Украины, она победит! ✌️😎🇺🇦
wotang
Hope you are safe right now. This song is weirdly topical.
Palmer Griffiths
Thank you Biff/Paul/ Graham/Nigel and Steve for this song . Makes me think of my Grandfather who went overseas in World War II. I miss you Grandpa.