Generals And Majors
XTC · Coat Of Many Cupboards [2002]
Generals and Majors ah ah
they're never too far
from battlefields so glorious
out in a world of their own
They'll never come down
till once again victorious
Generals and Majors always
seem so unhappy 'less they got a war
Generals and Majors ah ah
like never before are tired of being actionless.
Calling
Generals and Majors everywhere
Calling
your World War III is drawing near
Generals and Majors ah ah
They're never too far
away from men who made the grade
out in a world of their own
They'll never come down
until the battle's lost or made
Generals and Majors ah ah
like never before, are tired of being in the shade.
they're never too far
from battlefields so glorious
out in a world of their own
They'll never come down
till once again victorious
Generals and Majors always
seem so unhappy 'less they got a war
Generals and Majors ah ah
like never before are tired of being actionless.
Calling
Generals and Majors everywhere
Calling
your World War III is drawing near
Generals and Majors ah ah
They're never too far
away from men who made the grade
out in a world of their own
They'll never come down
until the battle's lost or made
Generals and Majors ah ah
like never before, are tired of being in the shade.
Generals And Majors - XTC
Released on the 2002 compilation Coat Of Many Cupboards, 'Generals And Majors' is a standout track by the British new wave band XTC. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities with sharp, satirical lyricism. Written by Andy Partridge, the recording captures the band's mid-career resurgence, featuring polished production and a driving rhythm that defines their late 1990s and early 2000s output. As a key piece of their discography, the track highlights the band's enduring ability to craft catchy hooks while addressing social themes with wit and precision, cementing their legacy in the post-punk revival landscape.