This song is about the Falklands War, told from the point of view of both sides. Initially, Argentinian soldiers are going on a "fantasy sea cruise" (it was made out to be a glorious conquest). "What was he thinking?" refers to General Galtieri's idiocy in invading the islands. "Repossession" refers to the fact that Argentinians often believe they did once own the Falkland Islands, though this is historically inaccurate. After this, a British troop wonder why they are fighting for such a remote place. "Taking young lives" refers to the fact that most of the Argentinian soldiers were teenagers.The song is an observational account of the war, not necessarily a protest or glorification.
This song is about the Falklands War, told from the point of view of both sides. Initially, Argentinian soldiers are going on a "fantasy sea cruise" (it was made out to be a glorious conquest). "What was he thinking?" refers to General Galtieri's idiocy in invading the islands. "Repossession" refers to the fact that Argentinians often believe they did once own the Falkland Islands, though this is historically inaccurate. After this, a British troop wonder why they are fighting for such a remote place. "Taking young lives" refers to the fact that most of the Argentinian soldiers were teenagers.The song is an observational account of the war, not necessarily a protest or glorification.