The War Criminal Rises and Speaks Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Trinora 

Cover art for The War Criminal Rises and Speaks lyrics by Okkervil River

Like "Westfall", this is about evil and judgement. It's about how people who do horrible things are still people, still deserve love and respect.. Even if they've done something horrible. I think the last few lins are sarcastic, about passing false judgement, like, "Oh don't worry, it could NEVER EVER happen to you, You KNOW you're just WAY too kind, you could NEVER lose control."

Keep it in mind the next time you want to hate someone.