Where the Rose Is Sown
Big Country
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We're at war all the papers say We will win I read today We are strong it wasn't us We are right who started this? Leave your work I just left school Leave your home I am no fool Take up arms it left me strong Sound alarms the school bell rings Sons of men who stand like Gods We give life to feed the cause And run to ground our heathen foe Our name will never die this time will be forever Join up here I wave goodbye We need you, oh my breast sighs Have no fear now I must try God will be with braver men Take the vow I know it's right Praise the flag the good fight We're at war I'm on my way We will win why do I pray? Sons of men who stand like Gods We give life to feed the cause And run to ground our heathen foe Our name will never die this time will be forever I wait here in this hole Playing poker with my soul I hold the rifle close to me It lights the way to keep me free If I die in a combat zone Box me up and ship me home If I die and still come home Lay me where the rose is sown Sons of men who stand like Gods We give life to feed the cause And run to ground our heathen foe Our name will never die this time will be forever
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Written by: ANTHONY EARL BUTLER, BRUCE WILLIAM WATSON, MARK BRZEZICKI, WILLIAM STUART ADAMSON
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14 facts about this song
Release Details"Where the Rose Is Sown" was released by Big Country in December 1984.
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Album InformationThis song is part of Big Country's second studio album, "Steeltown."
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 29 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Musical GenresThe song's style combines elements of alternative rock, new wave, and post-punk.
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B-sideThe B-side of the single featured a song called "Belief in the Small Man."
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Mercury Records and Phonogram Records.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Where the Rose Is Sown" are about the battles and lives lost during the times of war.
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Song CompositionThe song is known for its distinct guitar sounds, a hallmark of Big Country's music, achieved with the use of the E-Bow, a handheld electronic bow for guitar.
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Band's Lineup during the ReleaseThe band members included Stuart Adamson, Tony Butler, Mark Brzezicki, and Bruce Watson when the song was released.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson.
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LyricsThe title phrase "Where the Rose Is Sown" is metaphorical, using the image of a rose as a symbol for those who have fallen in battle.
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Song ReceptionThe song further cemented the band's reputation for crafting emotionally resonant and lyrically complex songs.
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Live Performances"Where the Rose Is Sown" is one of the Big Country's favourites and is frequently performed during their live concerts.
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Music VideoA promotional music video was also produced for the song, featuring the band performing amidst a variety of cinematic backdrops.
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