Discover the story of the song > Maginot Line – Geoff Berner

The lyrics are about the Maginot Line, a defensive barrier built by the French during World War II. The protagonist is criticizing the French for thinking they were safe behind the Maginot Line, but then Hitler and his army easily went around it and attacked them from the other side. The protagonist is saying that if you have something important to protect, you should always double-check your defenses because even the strongest ones can be useless if they are not properly positioned.