The Sound of TAW Arma

We've long been known for the popularity of our Takistan Domination server introduction music. The song though -- as many players know it -- is nothing original. A series called The Unit featured the track called "Fired Up" which was composed by Robert Duncan for use during it's first two (2) seasons. The third season included a different track mixed by Duncan. The Unit show ran on CBS from 2006-2009 and still has quite a loyal following despite being cancelled when no other network leapt to it's rescue; this is most likely attributed from the unique filming and action styles of the show's covert operations storyline.

  Listen to this track set to scenes from The Unit here

Ever think the vocals sounded way too much like a military cadence? That's because it is! Robert Duncan's version was actually adapted and remixed from a popular United States Marine Corps cadence titled Fired Up, Feels Good.

  Listen to the USMC cadence here (lyrics below)

A-Where we gonna go when we get back
I take the shower and hit the rack
A-No way
Gotta run
PT
A-Lots o' fun

A-lo righta lay-eft
A-Lefty righta lay-eft
A-Lo right lay-eft
A-Left right lay-eft
A-Lo righta lay-eft
I love to double-time

Feels good
Sounds good
Fired up
Fired up
Plenty sun
Fired up
Here we go
On the road
Plenty sun
Fired up

Hey bobba reeba
Hey bobba reeba
I wish old lady
Uuuh-Uuuh
Feels good
Hey bobba reeba

A-lo righta lay-eft
A-Lefty righta lay-eft
A-Lo right lay-eft
A-Left right lay-eft
A-Lo righta lay-eft
I love to double-time

Feels good
Sounds good
Fired up
Fired up
Plenty sun
Fired up
Here we go
On the road
Plenty sun
Fired up

Hope you enjoyed the history lesson soldier!

Do you love our Domination server's intro? Would you love it as introduction music for all of our servers? Perhaps you'd prefer a track that's more... epic? or possibly a TAW Arma original selection that's more seasonal? Let us know (especially if you're a Marine who's familiar with the song!). Leave a comment below