Discover the story of the song > Ohio – Crosby

The song talks about an event where soldiers shot and killed four people in Ohio, which makes the protagonist question why this violence had to happen. The chorus asks what would happen if the listener knew someone who was killed, and how could they ignore the issue when it is so tragic and close to home. The song repeats the phrase "four dead in Ohio" to emphasize the tragedy and question how many more deaths will occur.