Shaking Hands (Soldier's Joy) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by lunaburning 

Cover art for Shaking Hands (Soldier's Joy) lyrics by Michelle Shocked

This is about morphine addiction. Shaking hands, because he is waiting for his next fix. "While in battle, a brave man I resemble Alone I am a coward without will" Alone, he can't stop himself from giving in to his addiction.