I think this song tells the story of a reluctant soldier who had to leave his girlfriend/wife to fight and die in a war. This song condemns the pointless wars waged by religious and political leaders and the loss of the lives of ordinary people who are forced to fight for something they don't believe in.
I think this song tells the story of a reluctant soldier who had to leave his girlfriend/wife to fight and die in a war. This song condemns the pointless wars waged by religious and political leaders and the loss of the lives of ordinary people who are forced to fight for something they don't believe in.