Discover the story of the song > Dead from the Waist Down – Catatonia

The song is talking about how the protagonist feels stuck and unmotivated in life, as if she is "dead from the waist down." She recognizes that victory and success can feel empty and that greed and ego are distracting her. The chorus repeats the idea that it's better to focus on "making hay" (working hard and enjoying life) rather than war, or else she'll continue feeling stuck and lifeless.