This song starts out sounding like it's about a girl, but by the end you see it's about America...each verse takes that a little further. Remember The Rising was strong on September 11 themes, and even though some are not directly referencing that day, this is track one to the record, so it's safe to say it's gonna set the framework for the rest.
In the first he's implying that something made him realize what he/we take for granted.
In the second he's talking about danger at home or in the country and the impulse to strike back.
The third verse is a direct warning about waging war.
This song starts out sounding like it's about a girl, but by the end you see it's about America...each verse takes that a little further. Remember The Rising was strong on September 11 themes, and even though some are not directly referencing that day, this is track one to the record, so it's safe to say it's gonna set the framework for the rest.
In the first he's implying that something made him realize what he/we take for granted.
In the second he's talking about danger at home or in the country and the impulse to strike back.
The third verse is a direct warning about waging war.
GREAT hooks in this song, too.