War? – English Lyrics

• By: System Of A Down

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the provocative lyrics and complex themes of System Of A Down's "War?" This song offers a powerful lesson in questioning authority and understanding the deceptive nature of war propaganda. Delve into the band's unique blend of alternative metal and socially conscious commentary, perfect for those looking to expand their understanding of political songwriting.

[English]

(suspenseful music)

♪ Freedom will only be available through death ♪

(alarm blazing)

♪ Freedom will only be available through death ♪

♪ Freedom will only be available through death ♪

(ominous rock music)

♪ Praise the Lord ♪

♪ This the ammunition ♪

♪ God wants you to go to war ♪

♪ Dark is the light ♪

♪ The man you fight ♪

♪ With all your prayers, incantations ♪

♪ Running away, a trivial day ♪

♪ Of judgment and deliverance ♪

♪ To whom was sold, this bounty soul ♪

♪ A gentile or a priest ♪

♪ Who victored over, the Seljuks ♪

♪ When the holy land was taken ♪

♪ We will fight the heathens, we will fight the heathens ♪

♪ We will fight the heathens, we will fight the heathens ♪

♪ Was it the riches, of the land ♪

♪ Powers of bright darkness ♪

♪ That lead the noble, to the East ♪

♪ To fight the heathens ♪

♪ We will fight the heathens, we will fight the heathens ♪

♪ We will fight the heathens, we will fight the heathens ♪

♪ No, we will fight the heathens, we will fight the heathens ♪

♪ No, we will fight the heathens, we will fight the heathens ♪

(singer vocalizing)

♪ We must call upon our bright darkness ♪

♪ Beliefs, they're the bullets of the wicked ♪

♪ For you must enter a room to destroy it ♪

♪ Destroy it, destroy it ♪

♪ No international security ♪

♪ No call of the righteous man ♪

♪ Needs a reason to kill man ♪

♪ History teaches us so ♪

♪ The reason he must attain ♪

♪ Must be approved by his God ♪

♪ His child, partisan brother of war ♪

♪ Of war, we don't speak any more of war ♪

♪ We don't speak any more of war ♪

♪ We don't speak any more of war ♪

♪ We don't speak anymore ♪

♪ We will fight the heathens, we will fight the heathens ♪

♪ We will fight the heathens, we will fight the heathens ♪

♪ No, we will fight the heathens, we will fight the heathens ♪

♪ No, we will fight the heathens, we will fight the heathens ♪

(audience applauding)

- [Band Member] Now, make some fuckin' noise!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ A2	noun - the state of being free from control or restrictions
death /dɛθ/ A1	noun - the end of life
praise /preɪz/ A2	verb - to express approval or admiration for someone or something
ammunition /ˌæm.jəˈnɪʃ.ən/ B1	noun - bullets or other projectiles used in firearms
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light
fight /faɪt/ A1	verb - to take part in a physical conflict
heathens /ˈhiːθənz/ B2	noun - people who do not belong to a widely held religion
riches /ˈrɪtʃɪz/ B1	noun - a large amount of money and valuable possessions
bright /braɪt/ A2	adjective - giving out a lot of light; shining
noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ B1	adjective - having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles
destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ A2	verb - to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired
security /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/ A2	noun - the state of being free from danger or threat
righteous /ˈraɪtʃəs/ B2	adjective - morally right or justifiable
history /ˈhɪstəri/ A2	noun - the study of past events
partisan /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/ C1	noun - a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person