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This is a pretty straight-forward song criticizing (and bringing light to the existence of) the massive Swedish arms industry. In spite of their peaceful reputation and domestic policy, Sweden is the “third largest arms exporter per capita after Israel and Russia”.
[Verse 1]
What's that in the air? The Swedish guns
And what is that right there? That's Swedish guns
Let's have a second look, it's Swedish guns
Must be by the book, it's Swedish guns
And guess what came to town, the Swedish guns
And guess what burned it down, the Swedish guns
And every life they took with Swedish guns
Now everywhere you look, it's Swedish guns
[Chorus]
When you want something done, done
When you want something done, done
Just take me by the hand
We'll make them understand
[Verse 2]
If you want something done, get Swedish guns
Take care of someone, get Swedish guns
You need a helping hand? Get Swedish guns
Secure a piece of land, get Swedish guns
They should turn around, the Swedish guns
And force us to the ground with Swedish guns
'Cause who can be to blame for Swedish guns?
A clue, it's in the name, a diabolic shame
[Chorus]
When you want something done, done
When you want something done, done
Just take me by the hand
We'll make them understand, yeah
Swedish Guns was written by Johan Duncanson.
Swedish Guns was produced by The Radio Dept..
The Radio Dept. released Swedish Guns on Fri Oct 21 2016.