First, the lyrics are wrong (like most lyrics from ILAOTE because they were posted before the album was even released) Whoever is resposible of this, please correct them.
I think this song is kind of nostalgic. About doing what you're told to do and growing up. A young boy is trained to be a soldier and has to leave his home and loved ones behind to follow the call of duty.
"I am the coast defence, I am the city wall, stealing pounds and pence from you all" The taxes we pay so the government protect us from outer menaces?
"Pour salt water on the wound" Nothing specific, maybe the idea of resentment and old scars that don't heal, like past traumas or bad memories.
"This home is more than bricks and mortar" Um, maybe it means that sometimes things -or people- are more deep and complex than they look on the outside.
First, the lyrics are wrong (like most lyrics from ILAOTE because they were posted before the album was even released) Whoever is resposible of this, please correct them.
I think this song is kind of nostalgic. About doing what you're told to do and growing up. A young boy is trained to be a soldier and has to leave his home and loved ones behind to follow the call of duty.
"I am the coast defence, I am the city wall, stealing pounds and pence from you all" The taxes we pay so the government protect us from outer menaces?
"Pour salt water on the wound" Nothing specific, maybe the idea of resentment and old scars that don't heal, like past traumas or bad memories.
"This home is more than bricks and mortar" Um, maybe it means that sometimes things -or people- are more deep and complex than they look on the outside.