To me this song seems mainly political in nature.
The first verse refers to stopping and thinking about previously held ideas or opinions, taking a chair meaning to sit down, on the battlefield.Probably not a literal one, but it could be.
Second verse is talking about this bayonett. An old weapon, or grudge. Made in the USA meaning that's where where the idea of the fight originated, probably due to favours in the first or second world war. This was a long time ago and all the people involved in those conflicts are dead but it is still affecting the uk and the decisions that are made, the attitude is passed down though generations like a wedding ring.
Last verse is maybe to sooth himself, after all these are big big problems No one can really solve, so maybe stop worrying about it so much.... Think about beauty and love instead.
To me this song seems mainly political in nature. The first verse refers to stopping and thinking about previously held ideas or opinions, taking a chair meaning to sit down, on the battlefield.Probably not a literal one, but it could be.
Second verse is talking about this bayonett. An old weapon, or grudge. Made in the USA meaning that's where where the idea of the fight originated, probably due to favours in the first or second world war. This was a long time ago and all the people involved in those conflicts are dead but it is still affecting the uk and the decisions that are made, the attitude is passed down though generations like a wedding ring.
Last verse is maybe to sooth himself, after all these are big big problems No one can really solve, so maybe stop worrying about it so much.... Think about beauty and love instead.