
Drafted to Die — Power Metal Anthem by Hiddenaway


Drafted to Die — Power Metal Anthem
Fast Hard Rock / Power Metal
Hiddenaway
Dec 17, 2025
Drafted to Die — Power Metal Anthem
Fast Hard Rock / Power Metal
[Intro ] (Tempo: 200 BPM) Guitar riff blasts, drumroll hits, tension rising [Verse 1] Born in the shadow of a painted lie They said “serve with honor”, never said why Paper dreams and a loaded gun Sign your name, son — the war’s begun Golden speeches on a silver screen Clean white hands, never touch the scene They shake in halls while we shake in fear March to hell, the end is near [Pre-Chorus ] Raised to salute, not to ask “what for?” Boots on the ground in a rich man’s war They toast with wine while we bleed in sand Tell me again this was God’s command 🔥 CHORUS Drafted to die in a rich man’s war Bleeding for a flag I don’t believe no more They preach honor, justice, law But all I see is a corporate claw Drafted to die, no choice, no voice Cannon fodder for the powerful’s choice History’s written by suits and ties While the youth get buried under lies [Verse 2] Medals shine on a broken chest Mothers cry while they call it “best” Numbers rise on a general’s chart Another name carved in a widow’s heart Orders come from a marble throne Kill the enemy — you’ll never know ’em Different flag, same human scream Blood runs red through the propaganda dream [Pre-Chorus 2] Loaded rifles, unloaded truth They steal the future, feed on youth Tell me who’s free and who’s enslaved When every brave soul ends in a grave 🔥 CHORUS (repeat, faster backing vocals) Drafted to die in a rich man’s war Selling our souls at the government store They wave the flag, we pay the price Patriot blood is the sacrifice ⚡ BRIDGE (Half-time → Build-up) Do you obey… When the order is wrong? Do you pull the trigger… Or break the song? (pause — then explosion) 🎸 GUITAR SOLO (Classic DragonForce-style: fast shredding → melodic harmony → tap run → divebomb → harmony lead) 🔥 FINAL CHORUS (Key +1, full power) Drafted to die — I OPEN MY EYES No holy war, just corporate lies I won’t kneel, I won’t comply I’ll live free or I’ll fucking die Drafted to die — NOT ANYMORE I won’t fight their billionaire war Burn the script, break the chain No more blood for political gain [Outro ] They can take my name They can take my life But I won’t be owned By your endless lies
Drafted to Die — Power Metal Anthem
Genre
Fast Hard Rock / Power Metal
Gist
This song narrates the grim reality of young soldiers conscripted into wars driven by political and corporate interests. It challenges the glorified rhetoric of honor and patriotism, revealing the human cost and manipulation behind such conflicts.
Themes
- Anti-war protest and disillusionment
- The exploitation of youth by powerful elites
- The hypocrisy of political and corporate agendas
- Individual awakening and refusal to comply
- The cost of blind obedience versus the courage to question
Inspiration
Inspired by the original prompt’s vivid imagery and high-energy tempo, the song channels the intensity of classic power metal to deliver a compelling critique of war as a tool for the wealthy. The lyrics draw on the contrast between patriotic propaganda and harsh realities faced by soldiers, echoing sentiments of rebellion and emancipation.
Emotional Impact
Listeners are struck by a surge of adrenaline and righteous anger, driven by fast-paced riffs and powerful vocals. The song evokes feelings of frustration and empathy while empowering the audience to reject manipulation and assert personal freedom, culminating in a cathartic call to resist unjust authority.