Even though the religion is stupid and irrational, and has stupid ceremonies (outside in the cold of the winter), he would rather shout of in joy with them, even though he doesn't believe a word of it.
It also talks about why these people are religious, particularly in times of need (someone to protect them. someone to keep track of them).
This song is about preparation for war (who are the people parading on the town square?) and how, because people die in war and are separated based on company (i guess it depends on which company you're in), they may never meet again.
When you're gone (dead) you're gone. But I knew you as someone, so you didn't die in vain.
Even though the religion is stupid and irrational, and has stupid ceremonies (outside in the cold of the winter), he would rather shout of in joy with them, even though he doesn't believe a word of it.
It also talks about why these people are religious, particularly in times of need (someone to protect them. someone to keep track of them).
This song is about preparation for war (who are the people parading on the town square?) and how, because people die in war and are separated based on company (i guess it depends on which company you're in), they may never meet again.
When you're gone (dead) you're gone. But I knew you as someone, so you didn't die in vain.