Eyes of the Insaneby Slayer
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- This song tells the story of a soldier in the Gulf War who is afflicted by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, specifically flashbacks. He eventually commits suicide. The song is a sequel of sorts to "Mandatory Suicide." >>Suggestion credit:
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