Discover the story of the song > 1984 – slaughter to prevail

The protagonist wonders if the violence and tears he sees are caused by someone he knows. He sees the terrible consequences of war, with death and pain following in its wake. He begs for the violence to stop and reminds everyone to remember themselves and the scared children. The song talks about how anger and violence can live on in memories, and the need for everyone to take responsibility for stopping it.