Strike Up the Band
Sid Ramin and His Orchestra Lyrics
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While the people shout, Strike up the band.
Hear the cymbals ring. Calling one and all.
To the martial swing, Strike up the band.
There is work to be done,to be done.
There's a war to be won, to be won.
Come you son of son of a gun. Take your stand.
Hey, leader. Strike up the band.
The lyrics for "Strike Up the Band" by Sid Ramin and His Orchestra call for an energetic and enthusiastic call to arms. The opening lines urge the drums and trumpets to kick-off the march, while the enthusiastic crowd calls for the band to play on. The ringing of the cymbals commands everyone to pay attention, as the rhythm builds toward a martial swing. The song is a call to arms for everyone to take their place in a march for war.
The lyrics capture the urgency of the time when this song was written and are both a reflection of the political atmosphere of that time and a rally cry for people to take action. The call to "fall in line" and "come along" speaks to the spirit of unity and determination that characterized the people during this time. The repeated refrain of "strike up the band" emphasizes the importance of, and reliance on music to galvanize people to action.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the drums roll out. Let the trumpet call.
Begin the music with the sound of the drums and trumpet.
While the people shout, Strike up the band.
As the people cheer on, start playing the music loudly.
Hear the cymbals ring. Calling one and all.
Listen to the sound of the cymbals, inviting everyone to come forward.
To the martial swing, Strike up the band.
Play the music that inspires a military or patriotic feeling.
There is work to be done,to be done.
There are tasks that need to be accomplished.
There's a war to be won, to be won.
There's a battle that needs to be fought and won.
Come you son of a son of a gun. Take your stand.
Join in the fight, regardless of who your ancestors were.
Fall in line, yea bo. Come along, let's go.
Get in formation and follow the leader, let's get moving.
Hey, leader. Strike up the band.
The leader is being called upon to start the music and motivate the troops.
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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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