War Hero
Void Lyrics


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Give me a gun cause I know how to shoot
Give me grenades and let me go soon
Don't wanta be a civilian anymore
Already got my boots
Fuck discipline, I just want to kill

I'm not worried about being drafted
All my friends say they are going to run and hide
Burn their draft cards and make their mommies cry
I want to fight because I want to die





I want to die in a war

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Void's song "War Hero" depict a young person who is tired of civilian life and craves the excitement and violence of war. They are eager to join the military and be given a gun and grenades so they can kill. They are not concerned about discipline, only about their desire to fight and potentially die in a war. Despite the fear and apprehension felt by their friends about being drafted, the singer of the song sees it as an opportunity to fulfill their death wish.


The message of the song can be interpreted in a few different ways. One could argue that it is a critique of a society that glorifies war and soldiers as heroes, even though the reality is often much more brutal and complicated. The singer's desire for death suggests a disillusionment with life and a desire to escape, possibly due to trauma or mental illness. Additionally, the song can be read as a commentary on the intersection of masculinity and violence, as the singer feels the need to prove their toughness through warfare.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me a gun cause I know how to shoot
I am skilled with firearms and request a weapon


Give me grenades and let me go soon
I desire explosives and a prompt deployment into battle


Don't wanta be a civilian anymore
I reject my civilian identity and seek the status of a soldier


Already got my boots
I am prepared to march into action and require no additional equipment


Fuck discipline, I just want to kill
I have little regard for military order and prioritize the act of taking lives


I'm not worried about being drafted
I am not concerned about compulsory enlistment


All my friends say they are going to run and hide
My acquaintances express an intention to evade military service


Burn their draft cards and make their mommies cry
They destroy their draft registration documents and cause emotional distress to their parents


I want to fight because I want to die
I seek combat because I harbor a desire to perish in battle




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Pots

fffuuuuck yeah.

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