Discover the story of the song > Generals – GBH

The lyrics are about a person who is being encouraged to fight in a war for their country. The generals give them commands to prepare for battle and to kill the enemy, all while telling them that they are fighting for their country's freedom. However, as the protagonist sees the death and destruction caused by war, they begin to question its purpose and whether or not it's worth dying for. In the end, they feel betrayed by the generals who encouraged them to fight in the first place.