Here's my take on it...The background commentary made by the elderly man during the interlude makes it clear that the song is about World War 2. Considering the anti-war message found in The General, I think it is safe to say that this song is also anti-war. I think it is about a soldier who would rather hide is safety than fight in the war. ("Deadman told me where I am to hide") The place "where it's all even" is probably heaven, since the "deadman" is waiting there. That's my take on it. What do you think?
Here's my take on it...The background commentary made by the elderly man during the interlude makes it clear that the song is about World War 2. Considering the anti-war message found in The General, I think it is safe to say that this song is also anti-war. I think it is about a soldier who would rather hide is safety than fight in the war. ("Deadman told me where I am to hide") The place "where it's all even" is probably heaven, since the "deadman" is waiting there. That's my take on it. What do you think?