there were three versions of the battle suits: "grunts, dogs, and tanks". in their homes, screens on doors and half-length curtains are allowed, while carpets are not. his daughters died young, and his relations with his sons were difficult. everyone thinks it’s something to walk down the aisle to. the song, "not ready to make nice" includes a reference to that very real death threat:

and how in the world can the words that i said 
send somebody so over the edge  
that they'd write me a letter 
saying that i better  
shut up and sing or my life will be over?! 