Missing In Action
v/a DC Demos LP Lyrics

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Well he lost his mind behind enemy lines,
Always running, always under fire
Taken prisoner in a land of dreams
That was a nightmare in disguise
Never been so scared, so filled with pain,
His life passed before his eyes
No one thought that he would be the one
To surrender to all their lies

That's why you're

Missing in action
Don't you know that I won't let you go
(You're) Missing in action
Don't you know that I won't let you be
Missing in action
Don't you know that I won't let you go, no
Missing in action
Don't you know that I will never let you go

He was taken by surprise, he was paralyzed,
Losing all his will to live
He told them all everything he knew,
Till there was nothing more left to give
Locked alone in an empty room,
His plans are finally made
In the glaring light of a single flame,
Reality begins to fade

That's why you're

Missing in action
Don't you know that I won't let you go
(You're) Missing in action
Don't you know that I won't let you be
Missing in action
Don't you know that I won't let you go, no
Missing in action
Don't you know that I will never let you go

The kiss of death lingers on his lips,
He's headed for an early grave
Cause the end of a needle and a rusty spoon
Are the only life he has to crave
I can see he's a casualty
Of a freedom that's never free
He's a missing person in a sea of dreams,
Dreams not meant to be

That's why you're

Missing in action
Don't you know that I won't let you go
(You're) Missing in action
Don't you know that I won't let you be
Missing in action
Don't you know that I won't let you go, no

Missing in action
Don't you know that I will never let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Missing In Action" by v/a DC Demos LP depict the tragic story of a soldier who becomes a casualty of war and is emotionally broken. The first verse describes the soldier's mental deterioration as he fights in enemy territory, constantly on the run and facing constant danger. He becomes a prisoner in a land that was supposed to represent hope and dreams, but instead turns into a living nightmare. The intense fear and pain he experiences make him feel as if his entire life flashes before his eyes. Despite nobody expecting him to succumb to the enemy's deception, he ultimately falls victim to their lies and manipulation.

The chorus expresses the desperation and determination of the singer, refusing to let go of the missing soldier. The repetition of the phrase "Don't you know that I won't let you go" emphasizes the steadfastness and devotion of the singer, unwilling to accept the soldier's absence. The second verse delves deeper into the soldier's state of mind, as he feels helpless and devoid of purpose, even revealing sensitive information to his captors until he has nothing left to offer. Isolated in an empty room, he begins to formulate plans, possibly contemplating escape or taking drastic measures. Reality begins to blur and fade as he loses his grip on the present.

The final verse paints a bleak picture of the soldier's fate. The "kiss of death" metaphorically represents his drug addiction, as the only solace he finds from the pain and suffering is through substance abuse. He becomes a prisoner again, this time to his own self-destructive habits. The lyrics convey the message that true freedom often comes with a heavy cost and that the dreams of finding a better life can all too easily become distorted and unattainable. The final lines express the soldier's tragic existence, lost amidst the sea of dreams that were never meant to be realized.

Line by Line Meaning

Well he lost his mind behind enemy lines,
He experienced a severe mental breakdown while serving in the midst of enemy territory.

Always running, always under fire
He constantly faced danger and had to continuously evade enemy attacks.

Taken prisoner in a land of dreams
He became trapped and captured in a place that was supposed to bring hope and happiness.

That was a nightmare in disguise
The seemingly promising environment turned out to be a terrifying and distressing situation.

Never been so scared, so filled with pain,
He had never experienced such intense fear and emotional agony.

His life passed before his eyes
In moments of extreme distress, his entire life flashed before him.

No one thought that he would be the one
People had low expectations of him and didn't believe he would succumb to deception.

To surrender to all their lies
He ultimately gave in to the deceitful tactics employed by his captors.

Missing in action
He is currently unaccounted for/perceived as lost.

Don't you know that I won't let you go
I am determined to ensure you are not forgotten or abandoned.

(You're) Missing in action
You are currently missing and untraceable.

Don't you know that I won't let you be
I refuse to allow you to remain unnoticed or overlooked.

Missing in action
You are currently missing and untraceable.

Don't you know that I won't let you go, no
I am determined to ensure you are not forgotten or abandoned, without any doubt.

Missing in action
You are currently missing and untraceable.

Don't you know that I will never let you go
I promise to never allow you to be forgotten or abandoned.

He was taken by surprise, he was paralyzed,
He was caught off guard and rendered motionless.

Losing all his will to live
He reached a point where he was completely devoid of any desire to continue living.

He told them all everything he knew,
He divulged every piece of information he possessed to them.

Till there was nothing more left to give
He shared everything he had until he had nothing more to offer.

Locked alone in an empty room,
He was confined and isolated in a vacant space.

His plans are finally made
After careful consideration, he has devised his final course of action.

In the glaring light of a single flame,
Under the intense illumination of a solitary flickering fire,

Reality begins to fade
His perception of the real world starts to diminish.

The kiss of death lingers on his lips,
He is marked by the impending doom of death.

He's headed for an early grave
He is on a path that will lead to his untimely death.

Cause the end of a needle and a rusty spoon
His only solace and escape is found in drug addiction.

Are the only life he has to crave
He longs for and depends on these harmful substances as his only source of existence.

I can see he's a casualty
It is evident that he is a victim of the circumstances.

Of a freedom that's never free
The concept of freedom he once cherished is illusory and always comes at a cost.

He's a missing person in a sea of dreams,
He remains lost and unrecognized amidst a multitude of unattainable aspirations.

Dreams not meant to be
Those dreams will never materialize or become a reality.