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The lyrics of this tune speak of a man trying to re-adjust to being home after the war, and trying not to show weakness in front of everyone else. This includes not talking about his experiences, especially when directly questioned about them. The lyrics also express this veteran’s fear of the capabilities of human beings "Behind petrified eyes." It eventually displays the veteran’s retreat into alcoholism as he ages, and his disenchantment of the "Post-War Dream" ("You ... MORE
