Wooden Soldiers Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Generalhanky 

Cover art for Wooden Soldiers lyrics by Modest Mouse

@TomThumb681 I think you're spot-on, the only thing I'd add is I think he touches on self-medication toward the end when referring to the peak and just being there. That's a common therapy tool, being in the moment, but of course, is also associated with certain psychedelics. I think he is providing metaphors for some of the effects of modern culture on his psyche, then at the end kind of gives in and says, fuck it, I'll medicate to distract. r