Lyric discussion by JunkBoot 

Cover art for 170 lyrics by Kaizers Orchestra

this song describes a volunteering soldier, fighting in.. wwii is my guess, and enlists as he discovers he is a father. he is sent out, recieving no response from home, after half a year of fighting in the war.. suffering injury and torment of no word at home. he is then ordered to scout out for a high general, but hesetant for his child. he is sent out with never again a response

i realize this isnt my interperitation, per se, but it shows many poeple what this absolutely gorgeous song is about, and the meaning it has. http://www.kaizers-orchestra.de/lyrics/x_ompa_til.php#170