Call of Duty
The Ex Box Boys Lyrics
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One shot I've got to get this right
One shot I've got to get this one right
There's no help here, you're out of luck dear
I'm holding you near
I'm fighting for you now
Man down, I'm behind
I've got to try
Get your gun and run it's your call of duty son
To wonder down the dusty streets of the enemy
Is this the last stop?
Is this the last drop?
Is this the last stop?
Is this the last drop?
Is this the last stop before I die?
This is the last stop, this is the last drop, and this is the last stop
This is the last drop; this is the last stop before I die
Man down I'm behind
Enemy lines, I can't punch through, but I
I've got to try
Get your gun and run it's your call of duty son
To wonder down the dusty streets of the enemy
Thanks for the picture
I'm glad to see my son looks like me
And thank you for the letter
This ocean between us is eating me alive
Because I miss home, I miss your voice, I miss your eyes
I can't wait to hear our baby cry
Now I got to go and finish what I begun
Get my gun and run
Get my gun and run
(Get my gun and run)
Man down I'm behind
Enemy lines, I can't punch through, but I
Got to try
Get your gun and run it's your call of duty son
To wonder down the dusty streets of the enemy
Get your gun and run it's your call of duty son
To wonder down the dusty streets of the enemy
To wonder down the dusty streets of the enemy
(To wonder down the dusty streets of the enemy)
The lyrics of The Ex Box Boys's song Call of Duty seem to be a message to soldiers or someone brave about to embark on a dangerous mission, telling them to give it their all, even when the odds seem insurmountable. The line 'one shot I've got to get this one' creates a sense of urgency and a feeling that time is running out. The next line, 'there's no help here, you're out of luck dear' reiterates the sense of isolation and the knowledge that the task at hand is all theirs. The repetition of 'this is the last stop, this is the last drop' adds to the feeling of finality and echoes the theme of doing everything right the first time.
The second verse seems to be a soldier writing home and expressing their longing for their loved ones. The line 'this ocean between us is eating me alive' conveys a sense of separation and distance. The last few lines about getting their gun and running show that they must complete their mission and can't return home until it is done.
Overall, the lyrics of Call of Duty convey a sense of urgency, duty, and sacrifice. It seems to be a message to those tasked with completing tough missions that they must do everything they can to succeed, even when the odds seem insurmountable.
Line by Line Meaning
One shot I've got to get this one
I have only one chance to succeed and achieve my goal.
One shot I've got to get this right
I must make this one shot count and execute my plan perfectly.
One shot I've got to get this one right
A reminder to oneself to focus on the task at hand and not make any mistakes.
There's no help here, you're out of luck dear
There is no assistance available and one is left to fend for oneself.
I'm holding you near
I am physically close to you and ready to protect you.
I'm fighting for you now
I am dedicated to defending and supporting you in this difficult situation.
Man down, I'm behind
One of my comrades has been shot and I am lagging behind.
Enemy lines, I can't punch through, but I
I am currently on the other side of enemy territory and unable to advance freely.
I've got to try
I must make every effort to progress and accomplish my mission despite the danger.
Get your gun and run it's your call of duty son
It is your duty to fight for your country and use your weapon to do so.
To wonder down the dusty streets of the enemy
To traverse the unknown terrain of the opposition's territory in search of your target.
Is this the last stop?
Am I at my final destination before completing my objective?
Is this the last drop?
Is this the last obstacle I must overcome before finishing my mission?
This is the last stop, this is the last drop, and this is the last stop
This is the end of the line and the final hurdle to accomplish your goal.
This is the last drop; this is the last stop before I die
This is the final obstacle that could potentially result in my death.
Thanks for the picture
Thank you for sending me a photo of yourself or our child.
I'm glad to see my son looks like me
I am happy to see that our child resembles me and it brings me joy.
And thank you for the letter
Thank you for sending me an update or message from home.
This ocean between us is eating me alive
Being separated by a vast distance is causing me emotional distress.
Because I miss home, I miss your voice, I miss your eyes
I am homesick and longing for the comfort and familiarity of my loved ones.
I can't wait to hear our baby cry
I am excited for the birth of our child and the joy it will bring to our family.
Now I got to go and finish what I begun
I must leave this conversation or letter and complete the task that I started earlier.
Get my gun and run
I must retrieve my weapon and continue with my mission.
Man down I'm behind
One of my teammates has been injured and I have fallen behind.
Got to try
Regardless of the obstacles, I must keep attempting to advance and complete my task.
To wonder down the dusty streets of the enemy
To courageously and confidently traverse through the enemy's territory.
Contributed by Jasmine T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.