The Sands of Iwo Jima Lyrics

Lyric discussion by bkabbott 

Cover art for The Sands of Iwo Jima lyrics by Drive-By Truckers

Like someone said it's a tribute to his Great Uncle.

What stands out to me most is the line "George A never saw John Wayne on the sands of Iwo Jima".

John Wayne movies have 20 people shooting at him at once dodging them and saving the day single-handedly.

I interpret the lyrics to mean that the men who fought were normal men working together to get the job done in hopes of going back to America and living a normal life.