I think this song is about war, where soldiers are sent off to battle, and don't challenge their leader's orders. They can't, it's their duty. They may be "wrong" in their actions, but the "right" are not willing to fight and defend themselves. The right know what the pain of losing their children is (eggshell carpet), but they won't fight to not see it, and fighting would bring that pain to someone else. The right are also holding back their loved ones in this analogy.
Heroes and spiritual saviors, which one steps on each other's toes and risks their life? Heroes risks life and steps on morals by killing, while the saviors risk their life often through lose of the physical battle.
As far as which war, the line "He said, "take your time," but didn't back his words," probably tells you.
I love the line "Remember this, it's just two cents: Two cents never made you rich"
As for the whale, well, it could be Jonah judging the two sides.
I think this song is about war, where soldiers are sent off to battle, and don't challenge their leader's orders. They can't, it's their duty. They may be "wrong" in their actions, but the "right" are not willing to fight and defend themselves. The right know what the pain of losing their children is (eggshell carpet), but they won't fight to not see it, and fighting would bring that pain to someone else. The right are also holding back their loved ones in this analogy.
Heroes and spiritual saviors, which one steps on each other's toes and risks their life? Heroes risks life and steps on morals by killing, while the saviors risk their life often through lose of the physical battle.
As far as which war, the line "He said, "take your time," but didn't back his words," probably tells you.
I love the line "Remember this, it's just two cents: Two cents never made you rich"
As for the whale, well, it could be Jonah judging the two sides.