Wargames
Scattergun Lyrics
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Homocide, killing and destruction
Where soldiers go the earth begins to bleed
It's just contempt and deadly marching beat
You've got the wrong intention
Killing for a peaceful nation
A nation for the rich and for the bad
I wanna know why's slaughtery everywhere
Tell me, you fucked up little soldier
I wanna know 'bout your anxiety
When you are lying in the trenches made for war
You've got the wrong intention
Killing for a peaceful nation
A nation for the rich and for the bad
You've got the wrong intention
Killing for a fucked up nation
Where they shoot each other in the head
Stand straight and take this weapon is for you
Take ammunition for your mission
What you defend is perversion to the bone
Leaving a trace of dead bodies and scratched souls
You've got the wrong intention
Killing for a peaceful nation
A nation for the rich and for the bad
You've got the wrong intention
Killing for a fucked up nation
Where they shoot each other in the head (2x)
I wanna know
Why the children in the world must suffer
I wanna know
Why can't we just each other
I wanna know
Why shitheads like you don't know nothing
I wanna know
Why you think you've got the right to torture
You've got the wrong intention
Killing for a peaceful nation
A nation for the rich and for the bad
You've got the wrong intention
Killing for a fucked up nation
You better blow your head away!
I wanna know
Why the children in the world must suffer
I wanna know
Why can't we just each other
I wanna know
Why shitheads like you don't know nothing
I wanna know
Why you think you've got the right to torture
The lyrics of Wargames by Scattergun talk about the atrocities of war and the wrong intentions that motivate soldiers to kill. He implies that, on the battlefield, there is no law, and killing is just a matter of contempt and deadly marching beat. He also highlights that killing is for a peaceful nation, which is rich and bad simultaneously. The song questions the soldiers about their anxiety when lying in the trenches made for war and killing, and why they think they have the right to torture and kill innocent children. Scattergun wants to know why shitheads don't know anything and why they can't just love each other.
The song is an intense and emotional critique against the violent side of humanity, particularly those engaged in acts of war. Lyrics like, "What you defend is perversion to the bone, leaving a trace of dead bodies and scratched souls," explain the loss of innocence and peace that war brings. The chorus keeps stating that soldiers have the wrong intention, and they are killing for a fucked up nation.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no law on the battlefield
The rules of society don't apply in war.
Homocide, killing and destruction
War involves the taking of lives and destroying infrastructure.
Where soldiers go the earth begins to bleed
The consequences of war are felt in the physical world.
It's just contempt and deadly marching beat
War is fueled by hate and results in many deaths.
You've got the wrong intention
Your motives for fighting in war are misguided.
Killing for a peaceful nation
You're killing in the name of a nation that claims to promote peace.
A nation for the rich and for the bad
The nation you're fighting for is corrupt and benefits a select few.
I wanna know why's slaughtery everywhere
I want to understand why so much killing occurs in war.
Tell me, you fucked up little soldier
Addressing a soldier who has become desensitized to violence.
I wanna know 'bout your anxiety
I want to understand how you feel in the midst of war.
When you are lying in the trenches made for war
The harsh reality of war includes being in a vulnerable position in the trenches.
You've got the wrong intention
Your motives for fighting in war are misguided.
Killing for a peaceful nation
You're killing in the name of a nation that claims to promote peace.
A nation for the rich and for the bad
The nation you're fighting for is corrupt and benefits a select few.
You've got the wrong intention
Your motives for fighting in war are misguided.
Killing for a fucked up nation
You're fighting for a nation that is fundamentally flawed and dysfunctional.
Where they shoot each other in the head
The violence in war is brutal and graphic.
Stand straight and take this weapon is for you
Instructions to prepare for battle.
Take ammunition for your mission
Make sure you have enough supplies for your assignment.
What you defend is perversion to the bone
The fight for your nation is ultimately destructive and corrupt.
Leaving a trace of dead bodies and scratched souls
War results in physical and emotional scars.
I wanna know
Continuation of earlier questioning.
Why the children in the world must suffer
A rhetorical question about the innocent victims of war.
Why can't we just each other
A plea for peace between nations.
Why shitheads like you don't know nothing
A scathing comment directed towards a soldier who is indifferent to the suffering of others.
Why you think you've got the right to torture
Asking a soldier to explain their justification for causing pain and suffering in war.
You better blow your head away!
A forceful ending to the song, emphasizing the destructive nature of war.
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