Lyric discussion by vulnavia 

Cover art for Walking On A Thin Line lyrics by Huey Lewis and the News

Really? I kinda get the idea that it's about his heart being broken,over a relationship. But okeydokey the majority rules.

"Taught me how to shoot to kill, a specialist with a deadly skill" << Should tell you right there.

That, and Huey has publicly explained (in concert) that the song is about a returning Vietnam sniper.

@vulnavia agree with you Vulnavia. But I think he was a veteran talking about how the girl who broke his heart. even though he changed, he still thinks about her. There is more to it......