1. WAR were a popul… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least nine artists with this name:
1. WAR were a popular funk group of the '70s. They mixed soul, jazz, blues, reggae, Latin and rock influences in their music. They had a very recognizable sound, due to their mix of harmonica, horns, guitar, bass, percussion, and vocals. WAR was initially formed in 1969 from a band called Nightshift to jam while Eric Burdon free-associated lyrics. They released two albums under Burdon's name, the first of which contained the hit Spill the Wine. Burdon left the group in 1971, and WAR had several major hits through the early to mid 1970s.
2. A Swedish black metal band that was formed by members of few bands including Dark Funeral, Hypocrisy and Ophthalamia. They released two albums and then changed their name to Total War. The compilation "We Are... Total War" (2001) consists of their two releases on one disc. (Check more on WAR (Swe))
3. A Polish black metal band, formed in 1993 and since split up. The band has released 4 albums and refuses to publish photographs of the members since their demo days. Lyrical themes include War, Misanthropy, Hatred and Anti-christianity.
4. Rumbling lo-fi synth/post-punk from Posh Isolation. Features Elias Rønnenfelt from Iceage and Loke Rahbek from Sexdrome.
5. An Italian thrash metal band.
6. A dark ambient/electronic band who released one album, Obedience, in 2002.
7. An unsigned American MC.
8. Jeremy
9. War is an alias of French drum and bass producer Samy Ponsar.
Gypsy Man
War Lyrics
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They call me a gypsy man
They call me a gypsy man
They call me a gypsy man
They call me a gypsy man
They call me a gypsy man
I'm searchin' for a brand new world
To make and call my home
I gotta find a friend, a nice sharp baby
I gotta find a friend, a nice sharp baby
To make my home oh, yeah
To make my home
'Cause I'm a gypsy man
Yes, I'm a gypsy man
Oh, I'm a gypsy man
The lyrics of War’s “Gypsy Man” can be interpreted as an expression of the restless spirit of a wanderer. The repeated phrase “They call me a gypsy man” suggests that this person has been labeled as such by society, likely due to his constant movings from place to place. He himself acknowledges his nomadic lifestyle in the line “’cause I don’t stay in one place too long,” further emphasizing his transience. The repetitive and almost hypnotic nature of the chorus reinforces the idea that this person is constantly moving and searching for something new.
The lyrics also express a desire for a sense of belonging and home, which is reflected in the lines “I’m searching for a brand new world to make and call my home” and “I gotta find a friend, a nice sharp baby / To make my home.” The use of the word “sharp” in this context may suggest that the singer is looking for someone who can match his energy and adventurous spirit. Despite this longing for a home, however, the refrain “Yes, I’m a gypsy man” maintains a sense of pride and identity in this person’s way of life.
Overall, “Gypsy Man” serves as a tribute to those who live outside of societal norms and cannot be tied down to one place. The lyrics capture the restlessness and desire for adventure that drives many people to constantly seek out new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
They call
The general society calls me
They call me a gypsy man
The society labels me as a person who leads a nomadic lifestyle
They call me a gypsy man
The society labels me as a person who leads a nomadic lifestyle
They call me a gypsy man
The society labels me as a person who leads a nomadic lifestyle
'Cause I don't stay in one place too long
I don't stick to one place for an extended period of time
I'm searchin' for a brand new world
I'm in search of a new place where I can start afresh
To make and call my home
Where I can construct my abode and stay there
I gotta find a friend, a nice sharp baby
I'm looking for a charming partner, someone to accompany and listen to me
I gotta find a friend, a nice sharp baby
I'm looking for a charming partner, someone to accompany and listen to me
To make my home oh, yeah
So that it doesn't feel lonely and I can share the experience with someone special
'Cause I'm a gypsy man
Because I have a natural inclination to travel and experience new things
Yes, I'm a gypsy man
I am indeed someone who leads a nomadic lifestyle
Oh, I'm a gypsy man
I am the stereotypical image of a person who roams around, always on the move
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: THOMAS ALLEN, HAROLD BROWN, MORRIS DICKERSON, LONNIE JORDAN, CHARLES MILLER, LEE LEVITIN, HOWARD SCOTT
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Does anybody know the meaning of the lyrics? Google translate came up empty.