This song is about the book The Art of War by Sun Tzu, which talks about war tactics. Mustaine compares battles to how his fans will stand for Megadeth and be ready to fight for a cause.
When you’re in battle, sometimes you lose sight of your leaders. Sometimes, you can get away from your sideline...
[Verse 1]
Far off on the horizon you can barely see their torches
But rest assured they're out there and they're coming
If you listen, the sound is growing nearer of infantry
Marching out a hypnotizing rhythm
[Chorus]
Destroying every town
Light it up and burn it down
You may not like it now
But this is how the story ends
[Verse 2]
Above the ring of clashing steel
They raise flags of war
A sign to all the warriors who cannot hear
Amidst smoke of cannonballs
They bang the drums of death
Pound a cadence out for those who cannot see
[Chorus]
Destroying every town
Light it up and burn it down
You may not like it now
But this is how the story ends
Poison the well and scorch the earth
Everything's slashed and burnt
You may not like it now
But this is how the story ends
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
Destroying every town
Light it up and burn it down
You may not like it now
But this is how the story ends
Poison the well and scorch the earth
Everything's slashed and burnt
You may not like it now
But this is how the story ends
[Instrumental Outro]
How the Story Ends was written by Dave Mustaine.
How the Story Ends was produced by Andy Sneap & Dave Mustaine.
Megadeth released How the Story Ends on Tue Sep 15 2009.