Army Dreamers went viral on TikTok due to users remixing, interpreting, animating, and performing the song, driven by its compelling lyrics and sentiment. Are Army Dreamers About the Vietnam War?

A little like “Sons Of”, Jacques Brel’s morbid tale of boys going to war and not returning, the equally sombre “Army Dreamers” is about the senseless death of a soldier on manoeuvres.

A recent group conversation about boot camp, the draft, drill sergeant fathers, and weekend special forces training prompted my column this week. I didn't really have anything to contribute except my ...