The Known Warrior
Flox Lyrics

So you're right" says your buddy thinking of what was just said
Your friend agrees with you, but only because he has no other choice. The reality of war is that there are no winners- only those who have lost loved ones.

"The only figures received are the ones of the brothers dead"
The only news worth reporting in war is that of the dead, which should not be mistaken for the living.

"I mean I can't believe I'm breathing after yesterdays attack I gotta change me thoughts gotta stay on the f track"
The devastation of their recent attack has affected them deeply, causing them to re-evaluate their priorities and form a new mindset to survive.

So you write to your mummy saying everything's ok She won't have to worry when she getting through her day But you know that she knows that you'd know better Than to lay down the truth on your one monthly letter
You tell your mother that you're okay to ease her worries, but you know that she knows you're not fine, and you can't bring yourself to tell her the truth in your monthly letter home.

"It's like a common agreement, hypocrisy is the way To manage through the demons that haunt us everyday It's like an obligation to flee reality It's like a recreation and it's only you and me"
Surviving war requires a shared understanding of the need for hypocrisy to deal with the fear and trauma that haunt them daily. They must distance themselves from reality to cope, even if it means lying to protect themselves and each other.

So you write to your son hoping your lines won't come back Every time you picture the scene of your family dressed in black But you gotta give him good news it's the least you can do Your wall of protection is something others can see through
You write to your son and try to avoid thinking about the possibility of not coming home. Despite your best efforts to protect him from the truth, your son can see through your words and knows that all is not well.

"You believed once in the meaning but now don't give an \"F\" Every time you figured the reason now all you see is death You once thought there was justice that others were to blame That pride will push things forward \"now your pulling your shame\"!"
You used to believe in the noble reason for going to war, but now you've stopped caring. Every time you try to find meaning, you're confronted with death. You used to think there was justice and others were the problem, but now you realize it's your own pride that's pushing you onward despite your shame.

Coz I know that we will meet again, I know that it'll be just the same Yes I, no matter what the game, I know I'll play it to see you again I know that we will meet again, I know that it'll be just the same Yes I, No matter what the pain, I know I'll take it to see you again
Despite the horrors of war and the constant threat to their lives, they hold onto the hope of being reunited with loved ones, and will endure any pain or hardship to make that happen.

So you write back to your mummy saying this time there's no lie The situation's so desperate every day I see me die I wanna say I love you and that if I don't come home Your diner's in the freezer and my savings, well you should know
You write back to your mother and can't bring yourself to lie anymore. You express the dire nature of your situation, and tell her that if you don't make it home, there are arrangements for her to keep going.

"I can't seem to remember what my motivations were That day back in September \"how could you be so sure\" These people have their reasons and they're kicking us about And after all these seasons I come to more than a doubt"
As time passes and they face more trauma, their reasons for going to war become unclear. They question whether they could ever be certain of their initial justifications, and begin to doubt their enemies' motives as well.