 The Final Cut is an anti @-@ war concept album , whose lyrics explore what Waters regards as the betrayal of fallen British servicemen — such as his father — who during the Second World War sacrificed their lives in the spirit of a post @-@ war dream . This post @-@ war dream was that their victory would usher in a more peaceful world , whose leaders would no longer be so eager to resolve disputes by resorting to war . The album 's lyrics are critical of Thatcher , whose policies and decisions Waters regarded as an example of this betrayal . She is referred to as " Maggie " throughout the album . 
