Discover the story of the song > Lambs at the Slaughter – Defiance, Ohio

The protagonist is being lied to and taken advantage of by their supposed friends who appear to have their best interests at heart but are actually using them for their own gain. The friends make the protagonist spend more than they can afford, live in a controlled environment and monitor their communication. Despite being privileged, the protagonist is unknowingly being fed lies and propaganda and when a crisis occurs, they are expected to sacrifice themselves for their country, just like their friends once did.