“About a soldier standing in line waiting to pass through the gates of hell, and he’s in line with all these other soldiers that died in the course of battle and they’re all wondering why they got there. All of you who are hypersensitive to any mention of the word “soldier” being associated with a place called “hell” let me offer my explanation. The song is an idea, a concept, an ironic image in my mind, the notion in this case that someone fought for what he/she thought was right, only to have been misled and forced to deal with the consequences. I have deep love, respect, and admiration for our soldiers who defend our way of life.”