Discover the story of the song > Forsaken – Slechtvalk

The protagonist is feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of death and has fled from a battle. He is unsure of what will happen to him now. He realizes that he and his fellow soldiers were deceived and feels guilty that he survived while they died. He is lost and unsure of how to find his way back home and wonders if he will ever see his children grow up. He is burdened by sorrow and feels broken. He has considered ending his own life, but his pride prevents him from doing so. He acknowledges his mistakes and regrets not following his father's guidance. He feels like a fool and wonders if he deserves more than the emptiness he is currently experiencing.