Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: opera
Song Meaning of “Silver Tassie” by Military Wives
“Silver Tassie,” is a song that speaks to the struggles of a life that can never be the same after serving in the military. It speaks of the hard conversations and difficult realizations that military members and their families face when dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The singer reflects on days when the world was brighter, and life felt simpler, with no thought of war and its consequences.
The song starts out with a description of a “silver tassie,” that was given to the singer as a recognition for serving in the military. But this symbol of recognition and pride no longer holds the same meaning as before, since the horrors of war have made the singer no longer proud. As the song progresses, we find out that PTSD has caused him to suffer from nightmares and made him question his path in life. The lyrics make it clear that no amount of recognition or service can fix the emotional wounds that have been left behind.
The chorus conveys the sadness of not being able to go back to simpler times, and instead reflecting on the harsh realities of life that follow after serving in the military. As the singer looks back through his eyes, he can see that he’s changed, and how war has broken him. The chorus speaks of the harsh realities of war, as well as of the hope that the future will bring a better life.