V1
We, hear your back breaking,
with our thoughts, so loud and proud,
a sound, of erosion, the waste, of an empiric mound,
a happy marriage and life sentence, are both endured,
with stainless steel, we wept, we kept,
for the glory, of St. George,
help:
us,
me,
them,
you!
Chorus
UK!
Our minds do shatter,
Does our love, really matter,
UK!
Though you’ve given back,
You still take from those, who can’t attack,
UK!
V2
I, both love and hate; you in me,
my blood, a signature; of a mighty ruler,
that over time, harsh overtime, tempts me, to be crueller,
for we are the masters,
we are the soldiers,
we rule the waves, that are around us,
we make the borders,
tell right time, to others,
as the UK, the UK, is above us!
Chorus
UK!
Our minds do shatter,
Does our love, really matter,
UK!
Though you’ve given back,
You still take from those, who can’t attack,
UK!
You both hurt and soothe me, you make me think; I’m always guilty,
UK!
Our certain bond, is defined barbaric beauty,
UK!
Bridge
UK!
Us!
Me!
Them!
You!
We are the servants,
we are the killers,
waves drown us, they have deserted us,
our borders tightened
time to be frightened,
but the UK, the UK, remain enlightened!
Chorus
UK!
Our minds do shatter,
Does our love, really matter,
UK!
Though you’ve given back,
You still take from those, who can’t attack,
UK!
You both hurt and soothe me, you make me think; I’m always guilty,
UK!
Our certain bond, is defined barbaric beauty,
UK!
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Author:
AuburnScribbler (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A bit of lyrical reflection here folks. When it comes to the concept of “national pride”, and when you are asked “are you proud of being your nationality?” How do you answer? I’m British, and when I’m asked that question, I always hesitate to answer, of course, the UK is part of my identity, and it has given me wonderful things, but of course, when it comes to its history, from me, there is always and underlying guilt, and even a dislike towards my homeland. Rammstein, a marvellous German metal band, outlined their love/hate relationship with their homeland; in their song “Deutschland”, and it inspired me to write my song “UK.” Accompanying the song, is the official music video of Rammstein’s “Deutschland”, and an illustration from Matt Kenyon from The Guardian, featuring both Labour and Conservative politicians, hoisting a ripped Union Flag, which I thought was very apt. I must make it clear, this isn’t a defiant “unpatriotic” act, I’m just saying that my country, all countries, are not perfect. I hope that you enjoy the song, and as always, please do stay safe everyone.
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