Understanding the history of the Balkans—specifically the mass displacements of the 1990s—adds a layer of historical weight to the track.
"We carried our heads in our bags and somewhere along the way we lost our bags... and we were left without heads."
Listen for the recurring "bag and head" imagery; it is the emotional anchor of the song.
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