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Each game of [[Worms]] has its own Music.<br\>
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Each [[Worms]] game has its own music. However, only four of these music tracks (from three games) have lyrics, making them '''Wormsongs'''. In addition to the Wormsongs in the games, there is another Wormsong that [[Team17]] released "for a bit of fun and as a thank you to [Worms] fans".
However, only 4 games are providing text to the music making it a "[[Wormsongs|Wormsong]]".<br\>
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Besides of the Songs in the games, there is another Wormsong, that [[Team17]] released just for the sake of fun and as a "thank you" to the Worms fans.
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==Order==
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Although the Wormsongs each tell a story, taken as the order that they appear in games, they appear to contradict each other. Thus, assuming that the name [[Boggy B]] refers to only one worm, one could place the Wormsongs into a certain chronological order whereby there are no contradictions.
  
 
==Wormsong 1995 (1)==
 
==Wormsong 1995 (1)==
  
The first Wormsong composed by [[Bjørn Lynne]].<br\>
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The first Wormsong was composed by [[Bjørn Lynne]]. It was published with [[Worms|the first game of the series]] back in 1995. Since the song does not play during gameplay, listeners have to play the disc as an audio CD (for instance by playing it in a CD player). It was replaced by a different track without lyrics in [[Worms Reinforcements]] and at least some editions of [[Worms United]] (TODO: find out if all editions).
It was published with the very first game of the series back in 1995.
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Since the song does not play automatically, listeners have to search the CD for the audio-file or put the Disc into a CD-Player.
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For a chronological order of the story, this has got to be the <b>first song</b>.
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For a chronological order of the story, this must logically be the <b>first song</b>.
  
 
Length: 5 minutes, 10 seconds.
 
Length: 5 minutes, 10 seconds.
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This is a story of courage, honour, and worms.
 
This is a story of courage, honour, and worms.
  
War had cast a shadow over their once peaceful land.
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War had cast a shadow over their once-peaceful land.
  
 
Gunfire filled the air, as worm turned against worm.
 
Gunfire filled the air, as worm turned against worm.
  
Where so many had fallen, others knew, they must follow.
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Where so many had fallen, others knew they must follow.
  
 
For one such worm, this day had already come.
 
For one such worm, this day had already come.
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Three years he had waited for his chance to fight.
 
Three years he had waited for his chance to fight.
  
Three years of training, both day and night.
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Three years of training, both day and night,
  
And though he was scared, as he set off for battle,
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And though he was scared as he set off for battle,
  
he knew in his heart, it was something he must do.
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He knew in his heart it was something he must do.
  
 
Three inches tall and armed to the teeth, a fine soldier he made,
 
Three inches tall and armed to the teeth, a fine soldier he made,
  
and his name was Boggy B
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And his name was Boggy B.
  
  
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We are worms, we're the best, and we've come to win the war.
 
We are worms, we're the best, and we've come to win the war.
  
We'll stand, we'll never run, we'll stay until it's done.
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We'll stand, we'll never run; stay until it's done.
  
 
Though our friends may fall and our world be blown apart,
 
Though our friends may fall and our world be blown apart,
  
we'll strike with all our might, we'll fight for what is right.
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We'll strike with all our might, we'll fight for what is right,
  
'Till the end.
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Till the end.
  
  
 
Scrambling up a hill and hiding behind a tree,
 
Scrambling up a hill and hiding behind a tree,
  
he looked at the battle that raged down below.
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He looked at the battle that raged down below.
  
It was there, he saw his friend Spadge, stood upon a bridge.
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It was there he saw his friend, Spadge, stood upon a bridge,
  
 
But another worm had also seen him, and aimed to have him dead.
 
But another worm had also seen him, and aimed to have him dead.
  
Boggy called to Spadge, but Spadge didn't hear...
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Boggy called to Spadge, but Spadge didn't hear,
  
And he never knew what hit him, as he flew into the air.
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And he never knew what hit him as he flew into the air.
  
It was all too much for Boggy, as he watched his best friend die.
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It was all too much for Boggy as he watched his best friend die.
  
 
His heart filled with rage, and he gripped his rifle tight.
 
His heart filled with rage, and he gripped his rifle tight.
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Charging down the hill, he had to have revenge.
 
Charging down the hill, he had to have revenge.
  
"What had Spadge done, to come to such an end?!"
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What had Spadge done to come to such an end?!
  
Reaching the bottom of the hill, Boggy suddenly heared a click.
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Reaching the bottom of the hill, Boggy suddenly heard a click.
  
He realised to his terror, there was a mine under his tail...
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He realised to his terror, there was a [[Mine]] under his tail.
  
  
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Spotting the enemy down below, he knew this was his chance.
 
Spotting the enemy down below, he knew this was his chance.
  
Boggy grabbed a stick of dynamite and dropped it on his head.
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Boggy grabbed a stick of [[Dynamite]] and dropped it on his head.
  
 
The enemy, he tried to run -
 
The enemy, he tried to run -
  
but anything he could really do was squirm.
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But all he could really do was squirm.
  
 
As the fuse ran out, there was a mighty bang and everywhere were bits of worm.
 
As the fuse ran out, there was a mighty bang and everywhere were bits of worm.
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With their leader blown to kingdom come, the enemy - they turned and ran!
 
With their leader blown to kingdom come, the enemy - they turned and ran!
  
Boggy bungeed from the tree, and landed safely on the ground.
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Boggy [[Bungee]]d from the tree, and landed safely on the ground.
  
 
As he watched the enemy squirm away, the cry went up
 
As he watched the enemy squirm away, the cry went up
  
"WE'VE WON THE WAR!!"
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"WE'VE WON THE WAR!"
  
  
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==Wormsong 1999 (4)==
 
==Wormsong 1999 (4)==
  
The seond Wormsong composed by [[Bjørn Lynne]] for Worms: Armageddon.<br\>
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The second Wormsong was composed by [[Bjørn Lynne]] for [[Worms Armageddon]]. The primary version plays automatically if no input is given on the title screen, and plays in the background by default in the PSone and Dreamcast versions of the game (it is omitted from the N64 version).
It plays automatically if no buttons are pushed after starting the game.<br\>
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After the end of the game, at the statistics-screen, another version of this Wormssong is played.<br\>
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After a whole match is played, at the statistics screen, an alternative version of this Wormsong is played, with the words spoken in the same accent as the Angry Scots [[soundbanks|soundbank]]. This version is dubbed the "Extended Angry Scots Mix" on the soundtrack album.
In the lyrics below, the differences can be seen in "[squared brackets]".<br\>
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These tunes can also be found on the CD: Worms Armageddon\Data\Streams\ title.wav and Stats.wav.<br\>
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In the lyrics below, the additional lyrics in the alternative version can be seen in "[square brackets]", and lyrics that only appear in the primary version appear in "{curly brackets}". These tunes can also be found on the CD, as title.wav and Stats.wav respectively in the \Data\Streams directory. The primary version this Wormsong also plays while watching the credits of Worms: Reloaded.
However, this Wormsong also plays while watching the credits of Worms: Reloaded.
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It's the onliest Wormsong without a chorus.
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It is the only Wormsong without a chorus.
  
For a chronological order of the story, this has got to be the <b>fourth song</b>.
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For a chronological order of the story, this must logically be the <b>fourth song</b>.
  
Length: 5 minutes, 39 seconds / 7 minutes, 57 seconds.
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Length: 5 minutes, 39 seconds (primary) / 7 minutes, 57 seconds (alternative).
  
 
===Lyrics===
 
===Lyrics===
  
[Right now,] Many Moons have passed, since the worms went to war [Okay?].
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[Right, now,] Many Moons have passed, since the worms went to war [Okay?].
  
[So, now..] Onwards and upwards, bigger weapons than before.
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[So, now,] Onwards and upwards, bigger weapons than before.
  
Boggy B [he] took cover, [he was absolutley frozen, shivreing on patrol.] he shivered on patrol.
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Boggy B [he] took cover, [he was absolutely freezing, shivering on patrol.] {he shivered on patrol.}
  
[Anyways,] The arms race [was going] crazy, [just mental] simply [like] way out of control.
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[Anyway,] The arms race [was going] crazy, [just mental] simply [like] way out of control.
  
  
Then his friend threw it [___], the latest device.
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{Then} his friend threw it [friend, indeed, aye], the latest device.
  
 
Boggy B [he] went and got it, [ARSE!] against all advice - "What the...?"
 
Boggy B [he] went and got it, [ARSE!] against all advice - "What the...?"
  
[So, ___]His tail was split, and his energy [was] lost - [he was __] (<i>naked? knocked out</i>?)
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[So, right] His tail was split, and [all] his energy [was] lost - [he was knackered]
  
how many more will this dreaded war cost?
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How many more will this dreaded war cost?
  
  
[So..] Then came the nuke [___], and the disease [came] tumbling down.
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[So,] Then came the [[Indian Nuclear Test|nuke]] [for crying out loud], and the disease [came] tumbling down.
  
If the bug didn't get to you, you'd probably drown [anyway].
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If the bug [didnae] {didn't} get you, you'd probably drown [anyway].
  
[Now the worms ___]But the worms battled on, through hunger and pain.
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[Now] {But} the worms [being the worms, they just] battled on, through hunger and pain.
  
 
Living to fight, just to victor again.
 
Living to fight, just to victor again.
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And now it's the curtain call, the final onslaught,
 
And now it's the curtain call, the final onslaught,
  
no better bullet could you possibly have bought.
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No better bullet could you possibly have bought.
  
 
But spare a thought for Boggy and with it his friend.
 
But spare a thought for Boggy and with it his friend.
  
So fight with their honour, and fight until the end
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So fight [for] {with} their honour, and fight until the end.
  
 
==Wormsong 2003 (3)==
 
==Wormsong 2003 (3)==
  
The third Wormsong composed by [[Bjørn Lynne]] for Worms: 3D.
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The third Wormsong was composed by [[Bjørn Lynne]] for Worms 3D. It can be heard on the credits screen. In addition, it may be heard on the title screen when the [http://worms3d.com/multimedia.html?area=audi frontend music tweak] is downloaded, but the demo interrupts it before the lyrics commence.
  
For a chronological order of the story, this has got to be the <b>third song</b>.
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For a chronological order of the story, this must logically be the <b>third song</b>.
  
 
Length: 5 minutes, 33 seconds.
 
Length: 5 minutes, 33 seconds.
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===Lyrics===
 
===Lyrics===
  
This is the continuing saga of courage, honour... and worms.
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This is the continuing saga of courage, honour, and worms.
  
Many generations had passed since we were last witness to such a raging war.
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Many generations have passed since we were last witness to such a raging war.
  
Long forgotten by creatures who dwell on the worlds surface,
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Long forgotten by creatures who dwell on the world's surface,
  
the ongoing struggle of the worms had caused much bloodshed,
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The ongoing struggle of the worms had caused much bloodshed,
  
as cults and clans battled on for dominance of the world.
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As cults and clans battled on for dominance of the world.
  
 
Over the years, Boggy B had seen many a bloody battle, yet still he fights on!
 
Over the years, Boggy B had seen many a bloody battle, yet still he fights on!
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For glory, for honour, and for his fallen friends, he must settle the score,
 
For glory, for honour, and for his fallen friends, he must settle the score,
  
so that future generations may live without fear of air strikes and grenades
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So that future generations may live without fear of [[Air Strike]]s and [[Grenade]]s
  
or face the hardship every day, that the war has brought upon his world
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Or face the hardship every day that the war has brought upon his world
  
  
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We are worms, we're the best, and we've come to win the war.
 
We are worms, we're the best, and we've come to win the war.
  
We'll stand, we'll never run, we'll stay until it's done.
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We'll stand, we'll never run, stay until it's done.
  
 
Though our friends may fall and our world be blown apart,
 
Though our friends may fall and our world be blown apart,
  
we'll strike with all our might, we'll fight for what is right.
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We'll strike with all our might, we'll fight for what is right.
  
'Till the end.
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Till the end.
  
  
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Experiments had brought new and more powerful weapons to the battle.
 
Experiments had brought new and more powerful weapons to the battle.
  
Stories of exploding bananas were used to scare the young ones from mischief.
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Stories of [[Banana Bomb|exploding Bananas]] were used to scare the young ones from mischief.
  
 
Sometimes even hardened war veterans could not hide their simmering fear.
 
Sometimes even hardened war veterans could not hide their simmering fear.
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The memory of his father clear in his mind, Clagnut carefully peeked over a leaf.
 
The memory of his father clear in his mind, Clagnut carefully peeked over a leaf.
  
It was then, to his horror, he saw his uncle Boggy B trapped in a cave,
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It was then, to his horror, he saw his uncle, Boggy B, trapped in a cave,
  
and the enemy's evil smile, as he reached for the soft fruit of doom!
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And the enemy's evil smile, as he reached for the soft fruit of doom!
  
  
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This was the moment he had trained for since he was only half an inch long!
 
This was the moment he had trained for since he was only half an inch long!
  
Using the rope he had packed, Clagnut lowered himself down the hill.
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Using the [[Ninja Rope|Rope]] he had packed, Clagnut lowered himself down the hill.
  
 
Primed for action, silent and deadly as only the slimiest of worms can be,
 
Primed for action, silent and deadly as only the slimiest of worms can be,
  
he crouched down, and quietly squirmed up behind his foe, prepared to make it count.
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He crouched down, and quietly squirmed up behind his foe, prepared to make it count.
  
At such close range, a grenade or a banana would surely make things worse.
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At such close range, a Grenade or a Banana would surely make things worse.
  
So he drew his baseball bat and struck his foe across the neck with a mighty swing.
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So he drew his [[Baseball Bat]] and struck his foe across the neck with a mighty swing.
  
The enemy flew high and into the abyss, where Boggy then rained 3 cows upon his head
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The enemy flew high and into the abyss, where Boggy then rained 3 [[Mad Cow|Cows]] upon his head
  
and once again, the cry was heard far across the land:
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And once again, the cry was heard far across the land:
  
 
"WE'VE WON THE WAR!!"
 
"WE'VE WON THE WAR!!"
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==Wormsong 2011 (2)==
 
==Wormsong 2011 (2)==
  
The fourth Wormsong was released by [[Team17]] just for the sake of fun and as a "thank you" to their fans.<br\>
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The fourth Wormsong was released by [[Team17]] was said to be a "thank you" to the fans [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dSNAkNdvmg on Team17's YouTube channel], but it also is the main theme of [[Worms Reloaded]]. The background music is a remix of the first Wormsong, although [[Bjørn Lynne]] had nothing to do with this one. It also has large lyrical changes to the chorus, and includes rhyming verses like Wormsong 1999.
The background music is a remix of the first Wormsong, although [[Bjørn Lynne]] has nothing to do with this one.<br\>
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[[Team17]] is also introducing a slightly changed chorus to their fans.
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For a chronological order of the story, this has got to be the <b>second song</b>.
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For a chronological order of the story, this must logically be the <b>second song</b>.
  
 
Length: 5 minutes, 42 seconds.
 
Length: 5 minutes, 42 seconds.
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===Lyrics===
 
===Lyrics===
  
This is a story of courage and honour... and those small pink things, we call "Worms".
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This is a story of courage and honour... and those small pink things we call "Worms".
  
 
It was war, annihilation was close at hand.
 
It was war, annihilation was close at hand.
  
Worm turned against worm, dead shadow cloak the land.
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Worm turned against worm, death's shadow cloak the land.
  
Where so many would fall, others knew, they must follow
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Where so many would fall, others knew they must follow,
  
Their songs of hook bereft in hollow
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Their songs of hope bereft and hollow.
  
For one worm, the day had come to take up arms and lead the front
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For one worm, the day had come to take up arms and lead the front,
  
 
But when he was two, his father left.
 
But when he was two, his father left.
  
A soldier subscripted to the military draft
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A soldier subscripted to the military draft.
  
Fodder for the battlefields, father never returned
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Fodder for the battlefields, father never returned,
  
Now three years have passed for vengeance he earns
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Now three years have passed - for vengeance, he yearns.
  
 
This young worm was gripped with fear -
 
This young worm was gripped with fear -
  
on the eve of battle, his mission was clear.
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On the eve of battle, his mission was clear.
  
  
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Though our comrades may fall and our world be blown apart,
 
Though our comrades may fall and our world be blown apart,
  
we'll strike with all our might, we'll fight for what is ours.
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We'll strike with all our might, we'll fight for what is ours.
  
'Till the end.
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Till the end.
  
  
 
Three inches tall and armed to the teeth, no finer soldier would the enemy meet.
 
Three inches tall and armed to the teeth, no finer soldier would the enemy meet.
  
He'll cut them down, he'll make his mark.
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He'll cut them down, he'll make his mark,
  
 
And the name "Boggy B" will strike terror in their hearts.
 
And the name "Boggy B" will strike terror in their hearts.
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Scrambling up a grassy knoll, he watched the battle taking its toll.
 
Scrambling up a grassy knoll, he watched the battle taking its toll.
  
With a Bazooka in hand, he aimed down at sight,  
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With a Bazooka in hand, he aimed down at sight,
  
then fired and recoiled, as the shell took flight
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Then fired and recoiled, as the shell took flight
  
 
Chaos and carnage quickly ensued, as worms fell by rank where a mushroom cloud grew.
 
Chaos and carnage quickly ensued, as worms fell by rank where a mushroom cloud grew.
  
Smoke cleared from the exploding shell, Boggy B observed - not all enemies were quell.
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Smoke cleared from the exploding shell, Boggy B observed - not all enemies were quelled.
  
  
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Rising out of the hole came the enemy in droves.
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Rising out of the hole came the enemy in droves,
  
Readying their weapons glaring up at the knoll
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Readying their weapons glaring up at the knoll.
  
 
Suddenly there came a deafening great cry, as the worms in the battle looked up to the sky.
 
Suddenly there came a deafening great cry, as the worms in the battle looked up to the sky.
  
Thundering down from the heavens above - a screaming eyed eagle laid them with bombs.
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Thundering down from the heavens above - a screaming iron eagle, laden with bombs,
  
Like an avenging angel strafing the field unleashing bomb after bomb 'till the enemy was killed.
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Like an avenging angel strafing the field, unleashing bomb after bomb till the enemy was killed.
  
 
And who should shocked Boggy just happen to see?
 
And who should shocked Boggy just happen to see?
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Why, it was dad in the cockpit, saluting with glee.
 
Why, it was dad in the cockpit, saluting with glee.
  
That solitary worm stood on the knoll was joined by his comrades and general Hall
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That solitary worm stood on the knoll was joined by his comrades, and general Hall.
  
  
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Astonished by this incredible feat, the general among them proclaimed Boggy B
 
Astonished by this incredible feat, the general among them proclaimed Boggy B
  
a hero, a saviour, the worm to end wars.
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A hero, a saviour, the worm to end wars.
  
 
And he pinned on a medal so large he fell forwards.
 
And he pinned on a medal so large he fell forwards.
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As much as young Boggy would like the acclaim, he told him his dad and the war-ending plane.
 
As much as young Boggy would like the acclaim, he told him his dad and the war-ending plane.
  
The general took Boggy chomping on his cigarre said 'Why son, we've no planes, don't be modest! You'll go far!'
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The general, to Boggy, chomping on his cigar, said 'Why son, we've no planes, don't be modest! You'll go far!'
 
   
 
   
Could it be true? @as there really no plane? Was it dad, is he dead, will I see him again?
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Could it be true? Was there really no plane? Was it dad, is he dead, will I see him again?
  
 
With Boggy still struggling with what he just saw, his buddies around him cheered
 
With Boggy still struggling with what he just saw, his buddies around him cheered
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'''[Chorus]''' x3
 
'''[Chorus]''' x3
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.lynnemusic.com/index.html Bjørn Lynne's online store (soundtracks from Worms can be found there)]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20020522022022fw_/http://home.bip.net/boggy_b/wormsong98.html Archive website page containing a wormsong]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20010622162422/http://worms.team17.com/pc/?interviews_bjorn-l Interview with Bjørn Lynne]

Latest revision as of 15:44, 3 January 2024

Each Worms game has its own music. However, only four of these music tracks (from three games) have lyrics, making them Wormsongs. In addition to the Wormsongs in the games, there is another Wormsong that Team17 released "for a bit of fun and as a thank you to [Worms] fans".

Order

Although the Wormsongs each tell a story, taken as the order that they appear in games, they appear to contradict each other. Thus, assuming that the name Boggy B refers to only one worm, one could place the Wormsongs into a certain chronological order whereby there are no contradictions.

Wormsong 1995 (1)

The first Wormsong was composed by Bjørn Lynne. It was published with the first game of the series back in 1995. Since the song does not play during gameplay, listeners have to play the disc as an audio CD (for instance by playing it in a CD player). It was replaced by a different track without lyrics in Worms Reinforcements and at least some editions of Worms United (TODO: find out if all editions).

For a chronological order of the story, this must logically be the first song.

Length: 5 minutes, 10 seconds.

Lyrics

This is a story of courage, honour, and worms.

War had cast a shadow over their once-peaceful land.

Gunfire filled the air, as worm turned against worm.

Where so many had fallen, others knew they must follow.

For one such worm, this day had already come.

When he was two, his father had left - never to return.

Three years he had waited for his chance to fight.

Three years of training, both day and night,

And though he was scared as he set off for battle,

He knew in his heart it was something he must do.

Three inches tall and armed to the teeth, a fine soldier he made,

And his name was Boggy B.


[Chorus]

We are worms, we're the best, and we've come to win the war.

We'll stand, we'll never run; stay until it's done.

Though our friends may fall and our world be blown apart,

We'll strike with all our might, we'll fight for what is right,

Till the end.


Scrambling up a hill and hiding behind a tree,

He looked at the battle that raged down below.

It was there he saw his friend, Spadge, stood upon a bridge,

But another worm had also seen him, and aimed to have him dead.

Boggy called to Spadge, but Spadge didn't hear,

And he never knew what hit him as he flew into the air.

It was all too much for Boggy as he watched his best friend die.

His heart filled with rage, and he gripped his rifle tight.

Charging down the hill, he had to have revenge.

What had Spadge done to come to such an end?!

Reaching the bottom of the hill, Boggy suddenly heard a click.

He realised to his terror, there was a Mine under his tail.


[Chorus]


Hitting several cliffs and landing in a tree,

Boggy pulled himself together - there was much he had to do.

Spotting the enemy down below, he knew this was his chance.

Boggy grabbed a stick of Dynamite and dropped it on his head.

The enemy, he tried to run -

But all he could really do was squirm.

As the fuse ran out, there was a mighty bang and everywhere were bits of worm.

With their leader blown to kingdom come, the enemy - they turned and ran!

Boggy Bungeed from the tree, and landed safely on the ground.

As he watched the enemy squirm away, the cry went up

"WE'VE WON THE WAR!"


[Chorus] x 5

Wormsong 1999 (4)

The second Wormsong was composed by Bjørn Lynne for Worms Armageddon. The primary version plays automatically if no input is given on the title screen, and plays in the background by default in the PSone and Dreamcast versions of the game (it is omitted from the N64 version).

After a whole match is played, at the statistics screen, an alternative version of this Wormsong is played, with the words spoken in the same accent as the Angry Scots soundbank. This version is dubbed the "Extended Angry Scots Mix" on the soundtrack album.

In the lyrics below, the additional lyrics in the alternative version can be seen in "[square brackets]", and lyrics that only appear in the primary version appear in "{curly brackets}". These tunes can also be found on the CD, as title.wav and Stats.wav respectively in the \Data\Streams directory. The primary version this Wormsong also plays while watching the credits of Worms: Reloaded.

It is the only Wormsong without a chorus.

For a chronological order of the story, this must logically be the fourth song.

Length: 5 minutes, 39 seconds (primary) / 7 minutes, 57 seconds (alternative).

Lyrics

[Right, now,] Many Moons have passed, since the worms went to war [Okay?].

[So, now,] Onwards and upwards, bigger weapons than before.

Boggy B [he] took cover, [he was absolutely freezing, shivering on patrol.] {he shivered on patrol.}

[Anyway,] The arms race [was going] crazy, [just mental] simply [like] way out of control.


{Then} his friend threw it [friend, indeed, aye], the latest device.

Boggy B [he] went and got it, [ARSE!] against all advice - "What the...?"

[So, right] His tail was split, and [all] his energy [was] lost - [he was knackered]

How many more will this dreaded war cost?


[So,] Then came the nuke [for crying out loud], and the disease [came] tumbling down.

If the bug [didnae] {didn't} get you, you'd probably drown [anyway].

[Now] {But} the worms [being the worms, they just] battled on, through hunger and pain.

Living to fight, just to victor again.


And now it's the curtain call, the final onslaught,

No better bullet could you possibly have bought.

But spare a thought for Boggy and with it his friend.

So fight [for] {with} their honour, and fight until the end.

Wormsong 2003 (3)

The third Wormsong was composed by Bjørn Lynne for Worms 3D. It can be heard on the credits screen. In addition, it may be heard on the title screen when the frontend music tweak is downloaded, but the demo interrupts it before the lyrics commence.

For a chronological order of the story, this must logically be the third song.

Length: 5 minutes, 33 seconds.

Lyrics

This is the continuing saga of courage, honour, and worms.

Many generations have passed since we were last witness to such a raging war.

Long forgotten by creatures who dwell on the world's surface,

The ongoing struggle of the worms had caused much bloodshed,

As cults and clans battled on for dominance of the world.

Over the years, Boggy B had seen many a bloody battle, yet still he fights on!

For glory, for honour, and for his fallen friends, he must settle the score,

So that future generations may live without fear of Air Strikes and Grenades

Or face the hardship every day that the war has brought upon his world


[Chorus]

We are worms, we're the best, and we've come to win the war.

We'll stand, we'll never run, stay until it's done.

Though our friends may fall and our world be blown apart,

We'll strike with all our might, we'll fight for what is right.

Till the end.


If anything, life as a worm had become even more dangerous.

Experiments had brought new and more powerful weapons to the battle.

Stories of exploding Bananas were used to scare the young ones from mischief.

Sometimes even hardened war veterans could not hide their simmering fear.

We join Clagnut, son of Spadge, as he sets out on a scouting mission behind enemy lines.

The memory of his father clear in his mind, Clagnut carefully peeked over a leaf.

It was then, to his horror, he saw his uncle, Boggy B, trapped in a cave,

And the enemy's evil smile, as he reached for the soft fruit of doom!


[Chorus]


This was the moment he had trained for since he was only half an inch long!

Using the Rope he had packed, Clagnut lowered himself down the hill.

Primed for action, silent and deadly as only the slimiest of worms can be,

He crouched down, and quietly squirmed up behind his foe, prepared to make it count.

At such close range, a Grenade or a Banana would surely make things worse.

So he drew his Baseball Bat and struck his foe across the neck with a mighty swing.

The enemy flew high and into the abyss, where Boggy then rained 3 Cows upon his head

And once again, the cry was heard far across the land:

"WE'VE WON THE WAR!!"


[Chorus] x5

Wormsong 2011 (2)

The fourth Wormsong was released by Team17 was said to be a "thank you" to the fans on Team17's YouTube channel, but it also is the main theme of Worms Reloaded. The background music is a remix of the first Wormsong, although Bjørn Lynne had nothing to do with this one. It also has large lyrical changes to the chorus, and includes rhyming verses like Wormsong 1999.

For a chronological order of the story, this must logically be the second song.

Length: 5 minutes, 42 seconds.

Lyrics

This is a story of courage and honour... and those small pink things we call "Worms".

It was war, annihilation was close at hand.

Worm turned against worm, death's shadow cloak the land.

Where so many would fall, others knew they must follow,

Their songs of hope bereft and hollow.

For one worm, the day had come to take up arms and lead the front,

But when he was two, his father left.

A soldier subscripted to the military draft.

Fodder for the battlefields, father never returned,

Now three years have passed - for vengeance, he yearns.

This young worm was gripped with fear -

On the eve of battle, his mission was clear.


[Chorus]

We are worms and we're armed and we've come to win this war.

We'll march and we will fight, until the victory's ours.

Though our comrades may fall and our world be blown apart,

We'll strike with all our might, we'll fight for what is ours.

Till the end.


Three inches tall and armed to the teeth, no finer soldier would the enemy meet.

He'll cut them down, he'll make his mark,

And the name "Boggy B" will strike terror in their hearts.

Scrambling up a grassy knoll, he watched the battle taking its toll.

With a Bazooka in hand, he aimed down at sight,

Then fired and recoiled, as the shell took flight

Chaos and carnage quickly ensued, as worms fell by rank where a mushroom cloud grew.

Smoke cleared from the exploding shell, Boggy B observed - not all enemies were quelled.


[Chorus]


Rising out of the hole came the enemy in droves,

Readying their weapons glaring up at the knoll.

Suddenly there came a deafening great cry, as the worms in the battle looked up to the sky.

Thundering down from the heavens above - a screaming iron eagle, laden with bombs,

Like an avenging angel strafing the field, unleashing bomb after bomb till the enemy was killed.

And who should shocked Boggy just happen to see?

Why, it was dad in the cockpit, saluting with glee.

That solitary worm stood on the knoll was joined by his comrades, and general Hall.


[Chorus]


Astonished by this incredible feat, the general among them proclaimed Boggy B

A hero, a saviour, the worm to end wars.

And he pinned on a medal so large he fell forwards.

As much as young Boggy would like the acclaim, he told him his dad and the war-ending plane.

The general, to Boggy, chomping on his cigar, said 'Why son, we've no planes, don't be modest! You'll go far!'

Could it be true? Was there really no plane? Was it dad, is he dead, will I see him again?

With Boggy still struggling with what he just saw, his buddies around him cheered

'WE'VE WON THE WAR!'


[Chorus] x3

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