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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "A Broken Man And the Dawn" by the artist "Volbeat"

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The song "A Broken Man And the Dawn" by Volbeat tells the story of a broken man, perhaps a war veteran, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. He spends his days in a bar, drowning his sorrows in alcohol and mumbling about his losses.

The first verses describe his loneliness, heartache, and despair. "Grown older, grown colder" likely refers to how the trauma changed him, robbing him of the joy of life. The phrase "He won't close his eyes till the break of dawn" speaks to his tormenting nightmares and insomnia.

The arrival of four men with boxes marks a turning point in the song. At first, they are met with suspicion, but everything changes when they open their cases, take out their musical instruments, and start playing.

These "guitar gangsters" are a metaphor for hope and healing. Their music is a balm for the hero's wounded soul. They have come to share his pain, offer comfort, and remind him that he is not alone.

The ending of the song is optimistic: the new dawn symbolizes the beginning of change, and the smiles and laughter - the return of joy to the hero's life. Music, friendship, and community help him cope with the darkness and greet a new day.

There's a man looking blank to the wall

Older, colder

And mumbling

Looking over his shoulder

Until the break of dawn

His eyes will not close

All the days are the same getting down

At the bar and he's mumbling

About the war and lost ones

Until the break of dawn

And where are his loved ones

Oh baby it's oh so cold in this place

Oh maybe it's all so close to the bitter end

Oh maybe it all just burns like a living hell

I'm all alone, and here comes the dawn

Hearing boots walking into the bar

Four men dragging their boxes

People stare and smell trouble

Until the break of dawn, the four men will go

Oh baby it's oh so cold in this place

Oh maybe it's all so close to the bitter end

Oh maybe it all just burns like a living hell

I'm all alone, and here comes the dawn

And the four men starts to open every case

And people wonder

When they pull out their instruments and play

Dear people we are the guitar gangsters

And we are here to join you

And ease the pain you're in

Now listen

Hearing boots walking into the bar

Four men dragging their boxes

People smile and they're roaring

Until the break of dawn, a new day is born

Oh baby it's oh so cold in this place

Oh maybe it's all so close to the bitter end

Oh maybe it all just burns like a living hell

I'm all alone, and here comes the dawn

Dear people we are the guitar gangsters

And we are here to join you

And ease the pain you're in

Now listen

Dear ladies and gentlemen

We thank you for your kindness

We're on the road again, forever

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