Lyric discussion by BlackBlanca 

Cover art for Replica lyrics by Sonata Arctica

I don't think it's about how WAR changes people. I think it's about how difficulties of life change people. "War" is just a metaphor. The hard times are over now, but they have really changed him and he needs support, he feels weak. As he is different now, he's afraid his loved ones won't accept him anymore and will turn their back on him (Are you gonna leave me now, when it is all over).