The Lebanon
Echoes of War: A Tale of Struggle and Survival
Lyrics
She dreams of nineteen sixty-nine
Reflecting on a past time, possibly a more peaceful and innocent era.
Before the soldiers came
Refers to a period before the arrival of soldiers, suggesting a disruption of peace.
The life was cheap on bread and wine
Life was simple and affordable, characterized by basic necessities like bread and wine.
And sharing meant no shame
Sharing was a norm without feelings of shame or hesitation.
She is awakened by the screams
The dreamer is disturbed by the sounds of war, particularly rocket explosions.
Of rockets flying from nearby
Describes the proximity of conflict with rockets flying nearby.
And scared she clings onto her dreams
The dreamer holds onto her dreams as a coping mechanism against the fear of death.
To beat the fear that she might die
Expresses the struggle to overcome the fear associated with the possibility of dying in war.
And who will have won
Raises a question about the ultimate winner after the soldiers have left.
When the soldiers have gone
Poses the question in the context of the soldiers leaving the Lebanon region.
From the Lebanon
Specifically mentions "The Lebanon," indicating the location of the conflict.
The Lebanon
-Before he leaves the camp he stops
Describes a soldier's pause before leaving the camp, observing the changed world outside.
He scans the world outside
Highlights the soldier's surveillance of the external environment.
And where there used to be some shops
Mentions the absence of shops, now potential hiding spots for snipers.
Is where the snipers sometimes hide
Indicates the danger present due to snipers in unexpected places.
He left his home the week before
The soldier had expectations of a different role, possibly more peaceful, before entering the conflict.
He thought he'd be like the police
Thoughts on being a peacekeeper, contrasting with the current state of war.
But now he finds he is at war
Realization of being involved in a war, contradicting initial expectations.
"Weren't we supposed to keep the peace"
Questioning the failure to maintain peace as intended.
And who will have won
Repeats the inquiry about the ultimate winner after soldiers have departed.
When the soldiers have gone
Reiterates the question in the context of the soldiers leaving the Lebanon region.
From the Lebanon
Reiteration of leaving the Lebanon, emphasizing the location of the conflict.
The Lebanon
-The Lebanon
Repetition of "The Lebanon," reinforcing the focus on the specific location.
From the Lebanon
-I must be dreaming
Expresses disbelief and possibly denial, considering the harsh reality of the situation.
It can't be true
-I must be dreaming
-It can't be true
-And who will have won
Repeats the question about the winner after the soldiers have departed.
When the soldiers have gone?
Reiterates the question in the context of the soldiers leaving the Lebanon region.
From the Lebanon
Final repetition of "The Lebanon," emphasizing the lasting impact of the conflict.
The Lebanon
-The Lebanon
-From the Lebanon
Reiterates leaving the Lebanon, concluding the song with a focus on the ongoing impact.
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