Discover the story of the song > Qwerty – Mushroomhead

The protagonist is singing about standing up to those who start wars in the name of patriotism, even if it comes at great cost. The lyrics reference casualties and travesties as a result of these wars. They also mention feeling frustrated and angry, with violence being described as a response to this anger. The chorus talks about the punishment not fitting the crime for those who were simply bred to lead and blindly follow.