Discover the story of the song > Back in the Red – The Celibate Rifles

The protagonist is asking for something to believe in and to be taught how to live, because he knows how to die. He mentions a woman with opalescent eyes who used to come around but doesn't anymore. He wonders what it's like to die, and questions the lack of love in his life. He also wonders what it's like to know who you are, drive a car, and know what is real. The protagonist feels that his life is tragic and he wonders what it's like behind the woman's face and to know her true intentions.