Discover the story of the song > Disposable Heroes – Metallica

The song talks about a soldier who has been raised to fight in wars. He has been made to believe that he must obey orders and kill without question. It highlights the negativity of war, the blind obedience expected of soldiers, and how soldiers are often treated as disposable heroes by those in power. The lyrics also touch on the soldier's inner turmoil, as he questions why he is dying and what purpose his life has served.