Generals
G.B.H. · Race Against Time: Clay Years [2007]
We'll lead you into victory, you hear the generals say.
Never look behind you, we're with you all the way.
Go to bed early, conserve you energy,
tommorow we'll fight the enemy.
Polish your boots, clean your gun,
killing those bastards will be a lot of fun.
Take no prisoners, kill them all.
Start to march when you hear the call.
Britain needs you, Britain needs you...
Britain needs you ti die for her.
Marching into victory, marching in the mud.
Fighting for freedom, fighting in the blood.
There's dead bodies all aroud, you're told to carry on.
Death is not right, war cannot be won.
March along you see a flash,
fall to the ground and make a splash.
You awake you're lying in a bed,
eyes are shut you think you're dead.
Lost your arm, lost your leg.
Lost you're job, You'll have to beg.
You'll get loads of sympathy, a picture in the evening post.
But wher were the generals when you needed them most?
Never look behind you, we're with you all the way.
Go to bed early, conserve you energy,
tommorow we'll fight the enemy.
Polish your boots, clean your gun,
killing those bastards will be a lot of fun.
Take no prisoners, kill them all.
Start to march when you hear the call.
Britain needs you, Britain needs you...
Britain needs you ti die for her.
Marching into victory, marching in the mud.
Fighting for freedom, fighting in the blood.
There's dead bodies all aroud, you're told to carry on.
Death is not right, war cannot be won.
March along you see a flash,
fall to the ground and make a splash.
You awake you're lying in a bed,
eyes are shut you think you're dead.
Lost your arm, lost your leg.
Lost you're job, You'll have to beg.
You'll get loads of sympathy, a picture in the evening post.
But wher were the generals when you needed them most?
Generals - G.B.H.
Released on the 2007 album Race Against Time: Clay Years, "Generals" stands as a defining track in the career of the English rock band G.B.H. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic sensibility, characterized by driving rhythms and emotive vocals. As part of their discography during this period, the recording captures the band's evolution into a more polished yet gritty sound, reflecting themes of tension and urgency common in their work. The track remains a notable example of the genre's enduring appeal in the modern era, showcasing the band's ability to craft memorable anthems that resonate with listeners seeking authentic rock expression.