Story Behind The Song
March 18th, 2002 newspaper headlines the day before USA entered the Iraqui War
Each verse and chorus includes a direct quote from the Newspaper
| Song Length |
3:59 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Unique - Patriotic |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Subject |
War, Guns |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
MASTER GUNS
by Carol Lester
His full title is Marine Corp Master Gunnery Sergeant
But the boys all call him Master Guns
He's a Desert Storm Veteran
who saw his first action at 19
Far away from his Georgia home
Master Guns Master Guns
Call out the Young Marines
What will it be like Master Guns?
Will the enemy fight back
Or will they run
What will it be like Master Guns
He said "It will change your life.
But you will get through it,
like I did and Marines have before"
That's direct quote from the North Bergen Record
March 18th
The day before War
Matthew McKearny of Glen Rock New Jersey
called the day before to say "Hi"
In March 18th's paper his Dad holds his picture
In his flight gear above the Iraqi Sky.
And his Mother is a pillar of salt in an hour glass
She's proud but she's scared just the same
She is still in the bleacher stands
While boys from his baseball team
are tugging the Coach for the rules of the game
Master Guns Master Guns
Call out the Young Marines
What will it be like Master Guns?
Will the enemy fight back
Or will they run
What will it be like Master Guns
And the stock market rallies
as investors go crazy
They say this short lived conflict will profits for sure
That's direct quote from the North Bergen Record
March 18th
The day before War
I can see New York's skyline
from The Riverview Diner
The pie case is glistening in the afternoon sun
Truckers and businessmen
Mothers with loud children
Are telling their tales and I'm listening in
And here on the waterfront we each know someone
Who was killed or was hurt or's just not been the same
We still cringe from loud noises and hear our leaders voices
Telling us Mass Destruction will soon come our way
Master Guns Master Guns
Tell me true Master Guns
What will it be like Master Guns?
Will the enemy fight back
Or will they run
What will it be like Master Guns
Will my neighbors and girlfriends
need to hand you their sons?
What will it be like Master Guns
Who is our enemy
and who will we bomb
What will it be like Master Guns