Discover the story of the song > Counting Bodies Like Sheep To The Rhythm Of The War Drums – A Perfect Circle

The song is about the protagonist reassuring his partner that he will protect her from harm and worries. He tells her to ignore the chaos of the world outside and go back to sleep, while he counts the bodies of the casualties in war like sheep. He believes that the world doesn't care about her, but he does and he promises to shield her from her own demons and enemies.