Generals
The Damned
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big city all scratched out,revenge is not so sweet once proud once so devout they're tired and they are weak they came from east to west,counting up the cost red star soon to arrive,they know that all is lost (chorus :) and only the wounded remain the generals have all left the game with no will to fight they'll fade with the light there's nobody left they can blame what once was decadence,now's nothing but raized land the end so imminent,big city's not so grand they came they saw they conquered ,people hid in fear they looted, raped and plundered angry russians bare (repeat chorus) reichstag,flies red flag, signalling the end party now bad bad, suicide the end there's some who think that golden years might lie ahead no leaders anymore, in the bunker ,dead (repeat chorus) and only the wounded remain the generals have all left the game with no will to fight they'll fade with the light the whole world is going insane
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN MILLAR, DAVID VANIAN, PAUL GRAY, RAYMOND IAN BURNS
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10 facts about this song
Song Title and Band"Generals" is a song by the British punk rock band "The Damned."
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Release Information"Generals" was released as a part of their album "Strawberries" in October 1982.
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Sound ThemeThe song features the band's punk rock roots blended with the gothic sounds they had taken on during the time "Strawberries" was produced.
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Album Related BackgroundThe album "Strawberries," including the song "Generals," was The Damned's last album for Chiswick records. The album marked a period of experimentation as the band embarked on a darker, less punk-oriented sound.
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Song Duration"Generals" runs around 3 minutes and 23 seconds on the original album.
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Special Edition ReleaseA special edition reissue of "Strawberries" was released in 2005 which included a re-mastered version of "Generals".
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Band DynamicAt the time "Generals" was recorded, the band consisted of members Dave Vanian on vocals, Captain Sensible on guitar, Rat Scabies on drums, and Paul Gray on bass guitar. This lineup is considered by many fans one of the most classic.
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Lyrics Theme"Generals" reflects the politically charged sentiment common to many punk songs of the era. The lyrics share the band's thoughts on military regimes.
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Album CreditsFrontman Dave Vanian and bassist Paul Gray share the writing credits for "Generals."
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Popularity"Generals" is still a popular fan favorite, despite the band’s move away from their signature punk sound around the time "Strawberries" was produced.
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