Hero Of War

Rise Against

About Hero Of War

"Hero of War" is a 2008 song by Rise Against from the album Appeal to Reason. The song was mistaken to be the album's third single, after a music video of the song was released on the band's Myspace on May 20, 2009. However, it was later revealed it was just a promotional video and "Savior" is in fact, the third single.


Year:
2008
4:13
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He said son, have you seen the world?
Well, what would you say if I said that you could
Just carry this gun, you'll even get paid
I said that sounds pretty good

Black leather boots
Spit-shined so bright
They cut off my hair but it looked alright
We marched and we sang
We all became friends
As we learned how to fight

[Chorus]
A hero of war
Yeah that's what I'll be
And when I come home
They'll be damn proud of me
I'll carry this flag
To the grave if I must
Cause it's a flag that I love
And a flag that I trust

I kicked in the door
I yelled my commands
The children, they cried
But I got my man
We took him away
A bag over his face
From his family and his friends

They took off his clothes
They pissed in his hands
I told them to stop
But then I joined in
We beat him with guns
And batons not just once
But again and again

[Chorus]

She walked through bullets and haze
I asked her to stop
I begged her to stay
But she pressed on
So I lifted my gun
And I fired away

And the shells jumped through the smoke
And into the sand
That the blood now had soaked
She collapsed with a flag in her hand
A flag white as snow

A hero of war
Is that what they see?
Just medals and scars
So damn proud of me
And I brought home that flag
Now it gathers dust
But it's a flag that I love
The only flag that I trust

He said, son, have you seen the world?
Well what would you say, if I said that you could?

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Rise Against

Rise Against is an American punk band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in December 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Zach Blair (lead guitar, backing vocals), Joe Principe (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Brandon Barnes (drums, percussion). more »

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Written by: BRANDON BARNES, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH, ZACH BLAIR

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15 facts about this song

Genre
"Hero of War" by Rise Against is classified under the punk rock genre.
Album
This song is a part of the band's fifth studio album, "Appeal to Reason."
Release Date
"Hero of War" was released in 2008.
Theme
The song is a commentary on the military and war, specifically the Iraq war, and discusses the harsh realities faced by soldiers.
Anti-War Stance
Rise Against is known for their strong, anti-war stance, and "Hero of War" is one of their most outspoken songs on the subject.
Controversy
The song has faced controversy due to the critical perspective it offers about the military, leaving some listeners upset.
Style
Unlike the band's usual fast paced, hard-hitting sound, "Hero of War" is a softer, slower-paced song.
Video
The music video for "Hero of War," directed by Brent Friedman, features American soldiers in various stages of training, deployment, and finally returning home in a casket.
Acoustic Element
The song is led by Tim McIlrath's acoustic guitar, a departure from their usual punk rock sound.
Reception
Despite differing opinions on its message, "Hero of War" is one of Rise Against's most popular tunes and helped broaden their audience base.
Live Performances
The song often gets a strong crowd response during the band's live shows, with many fans singing along to the chorus.
Inspirations
"Hero of War" is believed to be influenced by real-life stories of soldiers, particularly those who found themselves disillusioned by the realities of war.
Lyrics
The provocative lyrics of the song have been hailed for their evocative imagery and emotional depth, making "Hero of War" a standout track in Rise Against's discography.
Awards
Although it didn't win any awards, "Hero of War" was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
Sales
The song achieved Gold status in the United States, with over 500,000 copies sold.

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