Discover the story of the song > Firecracker – Strung Out

The protagonist received a letter telling him to register for the military or face jail time, but he refuses to comply. He believes that wars are fought for economic reasons and he doesn't want to die for a cause he doesn't believe in. He also feels that the government is taking away people's rights and that he cannot trust them. The song encourages people to stand up for their freedom and not let the government control their lives.