The band began recording their second full-length album, Young Beauties and Fools in Los Angeles in February and March 2017 with producer group Fast Friends. The album was mixed in July 2017 by Matty Green, and the lead single "Everything Is Alright" was released on July 21, 2017.
On June 5, 2019, they released the first single from their third album A War on Everything, entitled "Panic Attack". To promote the album, the band announced a US tour with British rock band The Struts that took place over the summer of 2019. On July 17, 2019, the title, cover, and tracklist of A War on Everything was unveiled, alongside a release date of September 13, 2019. On this date, the band also released the song "Pink Motel" from the album. On August 16, 2019, the band released a third song from the album in anticipation of its release, "The Ongoing Speculation Into The Death of Rock and Roll
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Baby
The Glorious Sons Lyrics
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You leave your piece at home, that's you're call.
It never paid to be merciful,
Come heavy, or don't come at all,
Come heavy, or don't come at all,
Been here before, and watched a better man fall.
I smell the fear on you, boy,
Come heavy, or don't come at all,
I will put you down,
I will put you down,
For king and for country.
I will put you down,
I will put you down,
I will put you down,
If the grave is what you need.
You ain't a comrad or a friend,
I ain't a brother, I'm a means to an end.
In times of war and living hell,
You can't trust a man at war with himself.
I'll be the last breath you breathe,
I'll be the last man you see.
I'm gonna cut you at the knees, boy,
Come heavy, or don't come at all.
I will put you down,
I will put you down,
I will put you down,
For king and for country.
I will put you down,
I will put you down,
I will put you down,
If the grave is what you need.
Are you ready? I'm comin' heavy.
Are you ready to let it all go?
Are you ready? I'm comin' heavy.
Are you ready to let it all go?
Come heavy, or don't come at all.
You leave your piece at home, thats your call.
It never paid to be merciful,
Come heavy, or don't come at all.
The lyrics to The Glorious Sons’ song “Baby” depict the intensity and brutality of war. The repeated phrase “Come heavy, or don’t come at all” serves as a warning to those who might underestimate the seriousness of the situation. In times of war, being too merciful or too timid can lead to losing the battle or the war altogether. This point is reinforced in the line “You ain’t a comrad or a friend, I ain’t a brother, I’m a means to an end.” When in battle, one cannot rely on personal relationships, as they are fighting for a greater cause.
The singer of the song warns his opponent that he has been in this situation before and has seen better men fall. He claims to smell the fear on his opponent, implying that he is not as strong or brave as he should be in the midst of fighting. The repetition of the lines “I will put you down” and “For king and for country” further emphasizes the idea that in times of war, one must do whatever it takes to win for the greater good.
Overall, the lyrics of “Baby” display the grittiness and harshness of war, as well as the importance of being strong and determined. It highlights how necessary it is to put personal relationships aside in the name of a larger cause, and how those who aren’t willing to fight with strength and intensity are likely to fall.
Line by Line Meaning
Come heavy, or don't come at all
Be prepared or don't bother coming; half-hearted attempts are not welcome.
You leave your piece at home, that's your call
Whether or not you arm yourself is your decision; but it won't affect their resolve.
It never paid to be merciful
Showing compassion only leads to disadvantage or defeat.
Been here before, and watched a better man fall
They have witnessed others fail and are confident in their ability to succeed.
I smell the fear on you, boy
They sense apprehension in their opponent and believe it gives them an advantage.
I will put you down
They will defeat their opponent with force and without mercy.
For king and for country
Their actions are dictated by patriotism and loyalty to their homeland.
If the grave is what you need
If their opponent insists on fighting to the death, they are prepared to oblige.
You ain't a comrad or a friend
Their opponent is not a fellow soldier or ally; they are an obstacle to be overcome.
I ain't a brother, I'm a means to an end
They do not have a personal relationship with their opponent; their purpose is to accomplish their mission.
You can't trust a man at war with himself
Their opponent is not mentally or emotionally stable; they are unpredictable and difficult to control.
I'll be the last breath you breathe
They will eliminate their opponent completely and decisively.
I'll be the last man you see
Their opponent will not have the satisfaction of seeing their killer's face; they will die alone.
I'm gonna cut you at the knees, boy
They will inflict devastating damage on their opponent, crippling them physically and emotionally.
Are you ready? I'm comin' heavy
They are issuing a warning to their opponent, declaring that they are serious and formidable opponents.
Are you ready to let it all go?
They challenge their opponent's commitment to the fight and their willingness to risk everything.
Writer(s): Brett Emmons, Adam Paquette, Chris Huot, Jay Emmons, Andrew Young
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Randy Richards
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Love these guys...
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Love the song... Heavy.....haven't here a good song in a while...Thanks