Green Beret
The F.U.'S Lyrics
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These are men, America′s best
Trained in camp, fight from the sky
Fearless men who jump and die
Put silver wings on my son's chest
These are men who passed the test
They will get the Purple Heart
Silver wings upon their chest
These are men, America's best
Trained in camp, fight from the sky
Fearless men who jump and die
Fighting soldiers from the sky
Fearless men who jump and die
Man who mean just what they say
These brave men of the Green Beret
Trained to live off nature's land
Trained in combat hand by hand
Trained to fight the commie horde
They kill all day because they′re bored
You better talk and do it fast
Or we′ll shoot a rocket up your ass
Killing punks is fucking cool
We're the Green Beret and we′re fucking cools
The F.U.'S's song "Green Beret" is a satirical take on the concept of American exceptionalism and military bravado. The opening lines refer to the paratroopers of the United States Army's Special Forces, who are often referred to as "Green Berets." The lyrics pay tribute to these brave soldiers, extolling their fearlessness and their willingness to jump out of planes and fight from the sky. The singer then asks for his son to follow in their footsteps, imagining him one day wearing the purple heart for his bravery.
The song takes a darker turn with the lines "Trained to kill all day because they're bored." Here, the F.U.'S. are critiquing the idea that soldiers are simply killing machines, trained to take out any perceived threat without mercy. The final lines of the song drive this point home, with a brazen declaration that killing is "fucking cool" and that the Green Berets are the ultimate embodiment of this machismo.
Overall, "Green Beret" is a biting commentary on the ideals of American military might and the dangers of glorifying violence and aggression.
Line by Line Meaning
Silver wings upon his chest
The soldier has earned silver wings as a badge of honor.
These are men, America's best
These soldiers are the finest of the American military.
Trained in camp, fight from the sky
The soldiers are trained to fight from the sky as paratroopers.
Fearless men who jump and die
These men are undaunted and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Put silver wings on my son's chest
I am proud of my son who has earned silver wings.
These are men who passed the test
These soldiers have proven their courage and skill in battle.
They will get the Purple Heart
In recognition of their bravery and sacrifice, they will be awarded the Purple Heart.
Because they're the purple smart
Their bravery is a testament to their intelligence and resourcefulness.
Fighting soldiers from the sky
The soldiers come into battle from the sky.
Man who mean just what they say
Their actions and words are in perfect alignment.
These brave men of the Green Beret
The soldiers are members of the elite Green Beret special forces unit.
Trained to live off nature's land
They are trained to survive and operate in the wild, using resources from nature.
Trained in combat hand by hand
They have received extensive hand-to-hand combat training.
Trained to fight the commie horde
They are specifically trained to combat communist forces.
They kill all day because they're bored
The soldiers are reckless and cause harm due to their lack of purpose and direction.
You better talk and do it fast
They issue a violent ultimatum to their enemies.
Or we'll shoot a rocket up your ass
The soldiers use extreme violence to get what they want.
Killing punks is fucking cool
The soldiers view killing as a source of entertainment and do not value life.
We're the Green Beret and we're fucking cool
The soldiers have an inflated sense of self-importance and see themselves as superior to others.
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jose Salazar
damm what a good song