Jingle bombs [feat.Brian Haner] | Achmed the dead terrorist Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Ooo, Jingle bombs, jingle bombs I think I got screwedDon't laugh at me because I'm dead or I keel you The song "Jingle Bombs" by Achmed the dead terrorist is a dark and satirical take on the situation in Iraq during the war on terror. The lyrics are from the perspective of an insurgent who

Jingle bombs
Achmed the dead terrorist Lyrics


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Dashing through the sand
With a bomb strapped to my back
I have a nasty plan
For Christmas in Iraq
I got through checkpoint A
But not through checkpoint B
That's when I got shot in the ass by the U.S. military Ooo, Jingle bombs, jingle bombs mine blew up you see
Where are all the virgins that Bin Laden promised me
Jingle bombs, jingle bombs your soldiers shot me dead
The only thing that I have left is this towel upon my head
I used to be a man, but every time I cough
Thanks to uncle Sam my nuts keep falling off
My bombing days are done, I need to find some work
Perhaps it would be much safer as a convenient store night clerk,

Ooo, Jingle bombs, jingle bombs I think I got screwed
Don't laugh at me because I'm dead or I keel you


Overall Meaning

The song "Jingle Bombs" by Achmed the dead terrorist is a dark and satirical take on the situation in Iraq during the war on terror. The lyrics are from the perspective of an insurgent who has strapped a bomb to their back and is attempting to carry out an attack during the holiday season. The lyrics describe the character's failed attempt to get past U.S. military checkpoints and their eventual death. The song also touches on themes of broken promises and disillusionment with the cause they were fighting for.


The opening line of "Dashing through the sand with a bomb strapped to my back" immediately sets a dark and humorous tone for the song. The character's desire to carry out an attack during the holiday season illustrates the absurdity and extremism of their actions. The line "Where are all the virgins that Bin Laden promised me" is a reference to the belief held by some extremist groups that suicide bombers are rewarded in the afterlife with virgins. The song also includes commentary on the physical and emotional toll of war, with lines such as "Thanks to Uncle Sam my nuts keep falling off" and "My bombing days are done, I need to find some work."


Line by Line Meaning

Dashing through the sand
Moving quickly across the desert


With a bomb strapped to my back
Carrying an explosive device on my person


I have a nasty plan
Intending to cause harm and destruction


For Christmas in Iraq
Performing this act during a holiday season in this country


I got through checkpoint A
Successfully passed through the first security checkpoint


But not through checkpoint B
Failed to pass the second security checkpoint


That's when I got shot in the ass by the U.S. military
Received a gunshot wound from American soldiers


Ooo, Jingle bombs, jingle bombs mine blew up you see
My explosive device detonated, causing damage and destruction


Where are all the virgins that Bin Laden promised me
Questioning the rewards promised to extremist terrorists


Jingle bombs, jingle bombs your soldiers shot me dead
The soldiers killed me with their gunfire


The only thing that I have left is this towel upon my head
Only possessing a towel wrapped around my head as a cultural identifier


I used to be a man, but every time I cough
My health has declined to the point of questioning my gender identity


Thanks to uncle Sam my nuts keep falling off
Blaming the United States for his physical afflictions


My bombing days are done, I need to find some work
No longer able to carry out violent acts and in search of employment


Perhaps it would be much safer as a convenient store night clerk,
Considering a less risky occupation as a retail worker


Ooo, Jingle bombs, jingle bombs I think I got screwed
Feeling cheated or deceived about his beliefs and actions


Don't laugh at me because I'm dead or I keel you
Warning against disrespecting the dead and threatening harm


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