Sabaton - The Ballad Of Bull Lyrics






Sometimes war is killing, sometimes it's saving lives
It's the judgement of fate, it's nothing that man can dictate
Corporal Leslie Allen carried them from Tambu
Saved his brothers in arms, went out and followed through

There and back again, Bull just carried on
Under fire he carried them out one by one
There and back again, bullets all around
All of the men that he carried away
12 men would now live to see one more day
His fear held at bay, as he carried them away

Sometimes war is killing, sometimes it's saving lives
From Australias shore, Bull Allen went to war
Sometimes war is saving, sometimes it's taking lives
Thanks to one single man, a dozen more survives

There and back again, Bull just carried on
Under fire he carried them out one by one
There and back again, bullets all around
All of the men that he carried away
12 men would now live to see one more day
His fear held at bay, as he carried them away

Some men return from a war in a bag, and yet the world knows their story
Others return, unwilling to brag, alive and humble at heart

Nooooooo

There and back again, Bull just carried on
Under fire he carried them out one by one
There and back again, bullets all around
All of the men that he carried away
12 men would now live to see one more day
His fear held at bay, as he carried them away





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  1. �.... ....

    Best of the best!

  2. R.... D....

    Don’t lie. Once you figured out what this song was about you cried. Don’t lie

  3. A.... ....

    The images in this video made me think that this song was for a British MKV that served in WW2 nicknamed "Bull" that also rescued 14 soldiers.

    Until I searched up the meaning of the song and realised I was far, far away from what the song is supposed to be about.

  4. C.... T....

    Corporal Leslie "Bull" Allen
    2/5th RVR
    Born: Ballarat East: 9-11-1916
    Stretcher Bearer
    Silver Star
    Died: Ballarat: 11-05-1982

  5. s.... c....

    Step 1: play team fortress 2
    Step 2: select the medic
    Step 3: equip the crusaders crossbow, quick fix and Amputator
    Step 4: blare this song while healing the fuck out of your team
    Step 5: victory

    s.... c....

    i do that too sometimes

  6. V.... R....

    I heart many times....it's a wonderful....touching me every time...can't do no to cry.....

  7. B.... T....

    You now i expect fast paced music but i got this and its a good change.

  8. l.... r....

    Who is crying manly tears

  9. T.... F....

    Not all heroes take lives, there are some heroes that save lives, especially in a time of madness, these men are forever changed, but that still doesn't stop them from their heroic deeds, they truly are the angels of the battlefield.

    May Bull rest in peace, he certainly earned his place in heaven.

  10. S.... G....

    Great song

  11. Q.... ....

    This song is like their "Bohemian Rhapsody"

  12. A.... B....

    These lyrics are patently wrong.

  13. J.... ....

    As an Australian am proud that the Great Leslie Bull Allen is finely no longer an unsung Hero thank you Sabaton.

  14. F.... K....

    Am I the only one who thinks this is a good song to be listening to while having sex?

  15. M.... T....

    Don't know why, but the melody in the beginning reminds me of "we are the world"

  16. B.... N....

    When Girls cry: titanic
    When boys cry: fast and furious
    When Men cry: ballad of bull

  17. C.... D....

    May Bull rest with Desmond Doss

  18. S.... F....

    Reminds me of a man I have been fortunate enough to know well, Clarence Sasser. Drafted into the Vietnam War, Clarence became a medic. Under fire at a rice field in the Mekong Valley, Mr. Sasser was wounded numerous time by machine gun fire and shrapnel. He refused medical attention and continued to retrieve and treat his comrades. After a day and night of fighting Mr. Sasser was extracted by helicopter. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions that day.
    Here's an interview if you want to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9ldSEsECQU

  19. H.... v....

    What a song🤘❤️

  20. L.... H....

    This song is Strong powerfil

  21. A.... R....

    I cried so Much when i heard this song it’s so beautiful

  22. N.... S....

    The whole of my left side has goosebumps

  23. F.... P....

    Well these lyrics went wrong

    F.... P....

    The guy wrote them by ear before the lyrics were out. That's why there are some mistakes.

  24. b.... i....

    After I bought this Album I was completely surprised by this song. I never thought that Sabaton would release a ballade in the middle of all those power metal songs and holy shit it was amazing!!!

    b.... i....

    And that's why we love Sabaton. They're range is massive & they know how to use it properly.

  25. t.... ....

    God as my witness, I shall never tire of this song. As far as I'm concerned it's one of the top five songs ever made by man, right next to No Bullets Fly and Amazing Grace.

    t.... ....

    Actually, I'm going to have to drop No Bullets Fly and replace it with Isle of Hope, Isle of Fears. Sorry Sabaton.

  26. B.... J....

    Czech tribute to the band Sabaton. (Bohemia)

  27. L.... B....

    How it feels to play medic in battlefield

  28. U.... S....

    Australia was always my favorite brother

    U.... S....

    Is that why you're doing to Canada what you did to the Japanese?

  29. t.... ....

    sometimes i come here and listen to this song when im worried or anxious not just because its a calming song by sabaton but because i realise i have nothing to be scared of if this great man went out there without fear and did what he did

  30. j.... j....

    grym bra låt.

  31. R.... V....

    Alot better than Five Finger Death Punch (no disrespect towards them)

  32. J.... ....

    Remembers me of Forrest Gump

  33. �.... �....

    очень похоже на Мановар

  34. 0.... 0....

    I came here to listen not to cry

  35. P.... O....

    Let us not forget the events that occurred at hacksaw ridge

  36. J.... ....

    The only reason he didn't get the medal of honor is he was Australian. The silver star is the highest award we could give him as thanks for dragging our wounded brothers out of that hell. Good song though .

  37. k.... a....

    dis real goot
    translation: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I NEEEEEEEEEEEEED MOREEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

  38. B.... G....

    Beautiful

  39. J.... D....

    I'm not crying, my eyes are just sweating profusely!

  40. T.... T....

    The song that has to be the most deeply touching song ever in my life. Ballads By metal bands are the best. Hell Metal Bands make the best songs.

  41. c.... 2....

    What is it about big guys who sing about ppl shootibf eachothers faces off and ballads that just goes so well

  42. T.... J....

    2:52 chills every time

  43. M.... G....

    At 2:51 they used the picture from cod waw

  44. C.... C....

    I legit cryed

  45. �.... K....

    How can a voice be raspy and soft at the same time? Well, I suppose one has to be Joakim to do that...I'm literally shivering by his vocals in this song.

  46. K.... O....

    God Bless Leslie C. "Bull" Allen for what he did on July 30, 1943.

  47. M.... G....

    I remember my grandpa telling me stories of when he was in the marines and how he survived d-day he said that right when his Higgins bout hit the beaches the drivers were sniped and ever one was killed by the machine guns then his bout exploded sending him flying into the air when he looked up he say his officer get burned alive because he didn’t escape the blast in time so only my grandpa and two friends made it out of 13 man on the bout but only my grandpa made it because one was hit by a artillery shell that didn’t explode on impact so my grandpa had to see his friend die with a artillery shell in his chest then the other got Mode down by machine guns when they finally took over Normandy my grandpa had bullet holes in he’s arms and legs with blood dripping down his face he had a flag in one hand and his M1 grand in the other then screamed don’t fuck with a marine like me

    M.... G....

    Imagine if the US had faced the numbers they were supposed to face... They only faced 20-30% of what they were expecting yet still took over double the losses they expected to take. Meanwhile the Canadians & parts of the British landing stumbled upon the 6km long convoy of German forces. It's kind of like Gallipoli(the US landing). Planned to perfection yet all goes wrong since the defenders want to protect their homes.
    Thanks for the story of your grandfather.

    M.... G....

    Darkness Nighthingale thanks

  48. T.... m....

    Manliness.EXE has stopped working Crying.EXE has now Engaged

  49. B.... M....

    The most beatifull song i've ever heard. THANKS !!!

  50. M.... N....

    Never heard about Leslie Allen before. Thanks Sabaton for the history class.

    M.... N....

    Neither did I, crazy how society has just forgotten about them...

  51. Y.... R....

    I am not crying, its just that the germans have bombarded my companies trench with mustard gas

    Y.... R....

    "tear" gas. mustard gas would kill you in about a month. Yell, not if your canadian for some reason they lasted about a year.

  52. B.... T....

    Thanks sabaton for singing a song about an Aussie hero

    B.... T....

    Not that Australia(government) will ever acknowledge him as a hero simply because he had a penis. At least the people there still judge people by there actions & not their gender, right?...

  53. C.... U....

    Leslie Charles Allen, MM, nicknamed "Bull" Allen, was an Australian soldier and a recipient of the United States' Silver Star. A stretcher-bearer, Allen enlisted in the Second Australian Imperial Force in mid-1940, volunteering for overseas service.

  54. a.... b....

    Its like the guy who did the lyrics was retarded, not only are they wrong they make no fucking sense.

    a.... b....

    The guy did it by hear before the lyrics were out. Though some mistakes do makes no sense.

  55. p.... ....

    Imo the worst Sabaton song

    p.... ....

    Yeah well your opinion sucks

    p.... ....

    @SouthernGhost 1865 It's ok, shall we give him the Canadian treatment? (put all the unwanted people in 1 place.)

  56. S.... 1....

    His voice is so unique that no one can replace him

  57. S.... S....

    DAMNNN that N O O O O, best vocals in the song

  58. j.... c....

    This song makes me proud to be Australian.







    If only Bull Allen participated in the Emu war. We might have won then.

    j.... c....

    As a Canadian, I can't quite understand how you guys lost it. You could of asked for help. We'd gladly send our hunters.

  59. J.... J....

    You know it's a good song when you tear up every time you hear it. His life may have passed, but his story has not thanks in part to this beautiful song.

  60. P.... ....

    Song for Heckshaw ridge? The movie... Great song.

    P.... ....

    Hacksaw Ridge is about Desmond Doss, this is about Leslie Allen.

  61. M.... M....

    Sounds like joakim tried to sing a Billie Joel song, lol! Great song btw

  62. b.... c....

    the feels man

  63. T.... B....

    Good to be Australian knowing we have brave soldiers fighting for us I can’t wait to sign up when I leave school. I am a army cadet and I love it

  64. A.... D....

    I love this when I playing HOI4 and start with country who is total shit in start.

  65. O.... G....

    I am proud to be an aussie

  66. M.... B....

    I've learnt more from Sabaton than I ever did at school history lessons lol

  67. B.... T....

    2:50

    Fucking hell I got huge fucking goosebumps

  68. P.... R....

    A violin. Ahh this is GOOD

  69. J.... T....

    Yes I am crying.



    These tears are Tears of Metal.

  70. s.... k....

    Zionist is cancer and child killer. War is for profit by zionist evil.

  71. �.... �....

    Свою жизнь нужно прожить так, чтоб sabaton написал о тебе песню

  72. H.... I....

    Manchmal tötet Krieg
    Manchmal rettet er Leben
    Das ist der Richtspruch des Schicksals
    Nichts, das ein Mensch diktieren kann

    Corporal Leslie Allen trug sie von Tambu
    Rettete seine Waffenbrüder
    Ging raus und brachte es zu Ende

    Hin und zurück
    Bull machte einfach weiter
    Unter Beschuss trug er sie nacheinander raus
    Hin und zurück
    Schüsse überall
    Von den Männern die er forttrug
    Würden jetzt noch zwölf Männer leben um noch einen Tag zu sehen
    Seine Angst hielt er zurück
    Als er sie davontrug


    Manchmal tötet Krieg
    Manchmal rettet er Leben
    Von Australiens Küste
    Zog Bull Allen in den Krieg

    Manchmal rettet Krieg
    Manchmal nimmt er Leben
    Dank eines einzigen Mannes
    Überlebt ein Dutzend mehr

    Hin und zurück
    Bull machte einfach weiter
    Unter Beschuss trug er sie nacheinander raus
    Hin und zurück
    Schüsse überall
    Von den Männern die er forttrug
    Würden jetzt noch zwölf Männer leben um noch einen Tag zu sehen
    Seine Angst hielt er zurück
    Als er sie davontrug

    Manche Männer kehren vom Krieg in einem Sack zurück
    Und doch kennt die Welt die Geschichte
    Andere kehren zurück und wollen kein Leben planen
    Demütig im Herzen

    Neeeeeiin

    Hin und zurück
    Bull machte einfach weiter
    Unter Beschuss trug er sie nacheinander raus
    Hin und zurück
    Schüsse überall
    Von den Männern die er forttrug
    Würden jetzt noch zwölf Männer leben um noch einen Tag zu sehen
    Seine Angst hielt er zurück
    Als er sie davontrug

  73. S.... ....

    Best Tribute yet!

  74. M.... M....

    Woah, just found this gem, can't believe I just found it now

  75. H.... J....

    which battle?? 1:02 & 3:08

  76. E.... ....

    Okay who is chopping those onions?

  77. e.... ....

    Common sense is allowed!

  78. e.... ....

    Its '' all of the men''

  79. V.... S....

    Someone should make a video from the movie hacksaw ridge with this song

    V.... S....

    Hate to be the nerd here, but this isn't about Desmond Doss. This is about Leslie Allen.

  80. T.... N....

    Private doss hacksaw remember him

    He is a unarmed combat medic he said to he’s sergeant i cant hold a rifle

    T.... N....

    This is about an Australian

    T.... N....

    One of the man doss saved was my grandpa

  81. D.... D....

    one of the best!

  82. O.... ....

    This melody in the hole song is from "Teddybjörnen Fredriksson" its a swedish song

  83. P.... W....

    Not that Amadeus mocart

  84. P.... W....

    This is art

  85. K.... H....

    One of the best power ballads by sabaton 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 even tho some of the lyrics that this video says is wrong.

  86. T.... A....

    A balada do touro é mais que música é lição de coragem e determinação que muita gente precisava ter.

  87. G.... ....

    What a fucking badass.

  88. l.... 3....

    this song is so powerful it gives me goosebumps. This song isn't just a song it is beautiful and its not just a song its art. What this song represents in beautiful as well. joakim broden could not of sang this more perfectly if he tried... (love sabaton for ever)

  89. E.... B....

    People like him are heroes,putting their life in danger to save others. Respect from Romania.

  90. F.... O....

    omg this is one of the best this is fucking gem dude

  91. P.... S....

    One of the things I like about Sabaton is their focus on the lesser known stories. It's one of the reasons that so many people who aren't into metal like them.

  92. J.... M....

    Fucking majestic

  93. T.... F....

    He was , is , will hero .

  94. T.... F....

    Start of this song . AMAZING !!

  95. T.... F....

    Amazing !!!

  96. L.... L....

    It's one of the most beutifal songs I've ever heard.