Since this album came out shortly after the end of the First Gulf War, it's obviously talking about the war. It's odd though because the verses seem to take a position of supporting the war while the chorus seems to oppose it ("obtain the fuel - the master plan" sounds like it's saying we invaded Iraq to claim the oil). Hard to tell if Exodus is taking a position on the war or just putting out both sides and letting the listener decide.
Since this album came out shortly after the end of the First Gulf War, it's obviously talking about the war. It's odd though because the verses seem to take a position of supporting the war while the chorus seems to oppose it ("obtain the fuel - the master plan" sounds like it's saying we invaded Iraq to claim the oil). Hard to tell if Exodus is taking a position on the war or just putting out both sides and letting the listener decide.