Us and Them
Brad Smith / Pink Floyd Lyrics

Us and them
There is a division between 'Us and Them'.

And after all we're only ordinary men
Regardless of 'Us and Them', we are all ordinary human beings.

Me and you
In particular, 'Me and You' are just like anyone else.

God only knows
Perhaps only 'God' knows what drives us to make certain decisions.

It's not what we would choose to do
Most likely, we would not have chosen to engage in certain actions.

Forward he cried from the rear
Leaders sometimes make requests from positions far from the front line.

And the front rank died
Inevitably, those who were first in line are often the first to lose their lives.

And the general sat
Meanwhile, the general (who is driving the war) is likely to be positioned safely far away from danger.

And the lines on the map
Conflict can simply be lines on a map, rather than personal or life-threatening.

Moved from side to side
However, the battles can shift from one location to another.

Black and blue
The aftermath of conflict frequently leaves people bruised and battered.

And who knows which is which and who is who
It can be difficult to tell apart those who are fighting on opposite sides of a conflict.

Up and down
Like a rollercoaster, war has its ups and downs.

And in the end it's only round 'n round
Ultimately, war has a cyclical nature in which there is no discernible end.

Haven't you heard it's a battle of words
Most wars begin with a disagreement of words.

The poster bearer cried
Propaganda can often mislead people into choosing a particular side.

Listen son, said the man with the gun
The individual with the weapon has a strong voice and the power to control others.

There's room for you inside
Belonging to a particular side can provide a sense of power, influence, and inclusion.

Down and out
When at your lowest point, there can be a surprising amount of company.

It can't be helped that there's a lot of it about
Regardless of how anyone feels about it, war is a common occurrence in our world.

With, without
Wars can involve both having (with) and not having (without) resources and allies.

And who'll deny it's what the fighting's all about?
Ultimately, war is about achieving a certain objective.

Out of the way, it's a busy day
The stress and chaos of battle can make it difficult to even navigate.

I've got things on my mind
In war, there is seldom a moment of peace and quiet to clear your head.

For the want of the price of tea and a slice, the old man died
Trivial things such as a cup of tea and a slice of bread can have life or death consequences for those who cannot afford them.