A Broken Man Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Kingofstilport 

Cover art for A Broken Man lyrics by Dream Theater

This song tells an all too frequent story of PTSD, telling a tale of a war vet who is experiencing sleep disturbances such as nightmares and insomnia, due to combat experience. It also contains real audio from actual vets speaking about their personal horrors and replaying the traumatic events of wartime deployments. The use of real vets helps to illustrate the profound psychological effects of war and the longing for healing and redemption, inviting listeners to hopefully reflect on the struggles faced by those who have experienced the horrors of combat.

Song Meaning
Negative
Subjective
Sadness
PTSD
War
Sleep Disturbances
Trauma
Healing