Lion's Mouth
Young Rebel Set Lyrics

They saddled me with bullets and they handed me a gun and they said my boy you're going off to war.
They armed me with violent weapons, and with a farewell to loved ones, escorted me to the warfront.

I said goodbye to my lover as I walked out the door she said I'm too afraid I won't see you no more.
While leaving home, my partner expressed fear that we might never meet again.

I reassured her with a kiss, and like my aim I did not miss and I hold that memory with me to this day.
I tried to alleviate her concerns through a touching goodbye, preserved as a cherished memory.

I said I'm going across the sea to fight another one of me and I know not of the reason or or what for.
Without understanding the conflict's motive, I joined hundreds of soldiers to combat.

So I jumped into the lion's mouth, just to see what life was really all about.
In pursuit of understanding the ways of the world, I willingly put myself in grave danger.

And if I'm returned to the flames and whatever still remains oh yeah you will see what I was all about.
If I emerge from this ordeal, whatever else is left will understand me better.

For years went on by without a bullet in my side and I thanked the Lord that I had survived.
After sustained survival, I offered gratitude to a higher power for seeing me through.

So I put you in the lion's mouth, so you could see what life was all about and now you're returned to the flames and whatever ever still remains oh yeah now you'll see what I was all about.
I exposed you to perils to broaden your perspective, and in your potential ordeal, you will comprehend me more deeply.

So I climbed up on the stairs above her body where she lay and I tied that noose around my own neck.
Grief-stricken by betrayal, I embarked on a path of despair and regret.

And I thank God for all my days and to forgive my wicked ways and let him without sin cast the first stone.
Reflecting on my days, I asked the Almighty for forgiveness and acceptance of my sinful nature.

And with that said I jumped into my souls eternal bed and I let my legs swing beneath my head.
With a troubled spirit, I liberated myself from the ravages of life.

So if you should ever question the reason or what for oh then clearly boy you've never been to war.
If anyone asks about the purpose or consequences of war, it demonstrates their ignorance of the harsh realities of war.