It is very very war in its sound. There is a song on either War or October with a similar piano part to the piano part in this. I just can't remember what...
No wonder why I adore it huh They're both in the key of Eb minor, so it might help to the ressemblance you're noticing. Also the "war sound" was something to be expected within a song that talks about the biggest bombings in the history of the Irish Troubles...
Agreed. Sounds really promising and the "I don't believe anymore" is haunting. But the chorus blows it. Especially repeating it again "We were raised by wolves".
+ I doubt he can reach those notes live everytime.