You shouldn't take it too literal at times. This song is be derived from the title - Adventures in Solitude. It's about being alone, getting some space for yourself. Because of the "adventure" in the title, the "wars" described aren't literally wars but metaphors for the turmoil and hard times that may have 'caused the loneliness or need of space.
It's amazingly nice change of pace from the usual non-sensical New Pornographers writing style. I know they could be political at times, but this song isn't political.
You shouldn't take it too literal at times. This song is be derived from the title - Adventures in Solitude. It's about being alone, getting some space for yourself. Because of the "adventure" in the title, the "wars" described aren't literally wars but metaphors for the turmoil and hard times that may have 'caused the loneliness or need of space.
It's amazingly nice change of pace from the usual non-sensical New Pornographers writing style. I know they could be political at times, but this song isn't political.