i think it's more about the aftermath of a war or battle. some people are still alive, but others are gone, and everyone has experienced loss.
it doesn't seem to be focused so much on patriotism and whether or not fighting was right or wrong - rather, it seems more focused on healing and rebuilding, both of the people and the nations affected.
reid sets the atmosphere very well in this song, with lyrics, his voice, and the music. even in parts like the third verse ("and now that the battle is done ...") his voice is tinged with sadness and eventually just sort of becomes incoherent, much like the voice of a person in tears would. the third verse in particular is my favorite, because of that.
i think it's more about the aftermath of a war or battle. some people are still alive, but others are gone, and everyone has experienced loss.
it doesn't seem to be focused so much on patriotism and whether or not fighting was right or wrong - rather, it seems more focused on healing and rebuilding, both of the people and the nations affected.
reid sets the atmosphere very well in this song, with lyrics, his voice, and the music. even in parts like the third verse ("and now that the battle is done ...") his voice is tinged with sadness and eventually just sort of becomes incoherent, much like the voice of a person in tears would. the third verse in particular is my favorite, because of that.