I think this is in the same vein as Bob Dylan's early song "Masters of War". In it he says that the masters of war (the government) has caused the greatest fear that could ever be hurled- fear to bring children into this world. I think the "you" in this song is the government (of America or England or wherever) and that he wants to be patriotic but can't because the world is so screwed up. and he demands that they get their act together for the sake of future generations.
I think this is in the same vein as Bob Dylan's early song "Masters of War". In it he says that the masters of war (the government) has caused the greatest fear that could ever be hurled- fear to bring children into this world. I think the "you" in this song is the government (of America or England or wherever) and that he wants to be patriotic but can't because the world is so screwed up. and he demands that they get their act together for the sake of future generations.