Discover the story of the song > Army Dreamers – Kate Bush

The song is about a young soldier who dies in war and the grief his mother experiences. The lyrics express the idea that the soldier had potential to be something else, like a rock star or a father, but his life was cut short. The chorus repeats that it was a waste of "army dreamers," suggesting that young people have many other dreams and ambitions that could be fulfilled if not for war.