Discover the story of the song > Arms Race – Abandoned Pools

The protagonist is waiting for an opportunity to fight and is getting ready for battle. They are sharpening their knives and preparing to go out and fight. The protagonist is willing to sacrifice everything and is caught up in an arms race that is spiraling out of control. They are urging everyone to stay inside and not get involved in the violence. The protagonist warns that this arms race will ultimately lead to destruction and urges everyone to let it go.