Discover the story of the song > Nothing For Free – Pendulum

The song talks about a situation where there is a conflict between two parties, and both sides are preparing for war with their weapons at hand. The chorus discusses how there is no benefit for either side in this situation, with no one gaining anything from the conflict. The protagonist talks about holding the line and not forgetting that taking up arms means taking lives, and how they hope to return as a soldier if they are taken away.