I don't know if most look at this album as being a story, but I like to look at it that way. I kind of look at this as a soldier sending a message home to the soldier's wife/girlfriend, maybe he died, or maybe he is just telling his wife/girlfriend to be strong. That's just my look at this, it could mean anything, and I could be way off.
I agree with your general idea, but actually think it's the opposite.. I see it as someone talking to the soldier and telling them that while they're fighting and killing and not being able to show love and compassion etc and seeing all the sadness and devestation that war entails (the 'breaking spirit').. Remembering their loved ones at home will give them the strength to push through and make it home either literally or in their mind.
I agree with your general idea, but actually think it's the opposite.. I see it as someone talking to the soldier and telling them that while they're fighting and killing and not being able to show love and compassion etc and seeing all the sadness and devestation that war entails (the 'breaking spirit').. Remembering their loved ones at home will give them the strength to push through and make it home either literally or in their mind.
Because life often leaves us blind to what's going on in places overseas where there is war, being home makes it easier for the soldier to forget. And being in a place where they can love again 'keeps them kind'.
I don't know if most look at this album as being a story, but I like to look at it that way. I kind of look at this as a soldier sending a message home to the soldier's wife/girlfriend, maybe he died, or maybe he is just telling his wife/girlfriend to be strong. That's just my look at this, it could mean anything, and I could be way off.
I agree with your general idea, but actually think it's the opposite.. I see it as someone talking to the soldier and telling them that while they're fighting and killing and not being able to show love and compassion etc and seeing all the sadness and devestation that war entails (the 'breaking spirit').. Remembering their loved ones at home will give them the strength to push through and make it home either literally or in their mind.
I agree with your general idea, but actually think it's the opposite.. I see it as someone talking to the soldier and telling them that while they're fighting and killing and not being able to show love and compassion etc and seeing all the sadness and devestation that war entails (the 'breaking spirit').. Remembering their loved ones at home will give them the strength to push through and make it home either literally or in their mind.
Because life often leaves us blind to what's going on in places overseas where there is war, being home makes it easier for the soldier to forget. And being in a place where they can love again 'keeps them kind'.