Song Meaning

The lyrics immediately present a stark contrast: a person who "grow up in the wartime" now finds "the wars are all over." This sets a melancholic tone, suggesting that peace, far from being a relief, brings a new kind of struggle. For a "warrior like you," peacetime isn't easy; it's a profound disorientation. The central tension emerges from this displacement. With "nothign left what you can do" and the declaration that "no one needs a hero," the lyrics paint a picture of obsolescence. The past struggles, described as "no game," were intense and demanding, yet they now render the individual purposeless in a world that has moved on. The warrior's identity, forged in conflict, has no place in the new order. A particularly sharp irony surfaces as the lyrics note, "Here all the work is done / And now your are still young." This juxtaposition highlights a tragic waste: youth spent in battle, only to find purpose evaporated before life has truly begun. The warrior is then reduced to "just a symbol / For this bloody game," stripped of individual agency and destined to "be soon forgotten" because "no one likes the war" anymore. The final lines deliver a chilling warning, shifting from reflection to urgent advice: "be careful try to hide / Don't give them a reason." This suggests that even in peace, the warrior's past identity remains a liability. The implication is that "they will look you up," hinting at a lingering danger or a desire to scapegoat, making the post-war existence not just purposeless but actively perilous.