Hero of War
Rise Against
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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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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.
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AlbumThis song is a part of the band's fifth studio album, "Appeal to Reason."
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Release Date"Hero of War" was released in 2008.
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ThemeThe song is a commentary on the military and war, specifically the Iraq war, and discusses the harsh realities faced by soldiers.
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Anti-War StanceRise Against is known for their strong, anti-war stance, and "Hero of War" is one of their most outspoken songs on the subject.
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ControversyThe song has faced controversy due to the critical perspective it offers about the military, leaving some listeners upset.
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StyleUnlike the band's usual fast paced, hard-hitting sound, "Hero of War" is a softer, slower-paced song.
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VideoThe 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.
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Acoustic ElementThe song is led by Tim McIlrath's acoustic guitar, a departure from their usual punk rock sound.
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ReceptionDespite differing opinions on its message, "Hero of War" is one of Rise Against's most popular tunes and helped broaden their audience base.
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Live PerformancesThe song often gets a strong crowd response during the band's live shows, with many fans singing along to the chorus.
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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.
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LyricsThe 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.
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AwardsAlthough it didn't win any awards, "Hero of War" was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
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SalesThe song achieved Gold status in the United States, with over 500,000 copies sold.
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