Discover the story of the song > Take No Prisoners – Megadeth

The lyrics talk about war and how the protagonist is going to fight and win. They don't care about taking prisoners and will cremate their enemies. The lyrics also mention the idea that war is supposed to be fair, but it really isn't. They urge people to not just think about what they can do for their country, but what their country can do for them. The song ends with a repeated chant of "take no prisoners" and "take no shit".