Go To War
by NOTHING MORE
Summary
"Go To War" by NOTHING MORE dives into the struggles of relationships, highlighting conflict and trust issues. It’s about how love can turn into a battlefield, leaving us questioning our safety and connection.
Full Analysis
The overall theme of the song revolves around the emotional wars we fight with those we love. It captures the frustration and pain that can arise in relationships, especially when communication breaks down. The lyrics paint a picture of how love can feel unsafe, where instead of supporting each other, we end up screaming and hurting one another. It’s a raw look at how conflicts can overshadow the bond we share.
Verse 1
I don't know what you had in mind
But here we stand on opposing sides
Let's go to war
Let's go to war
In this opening verse, the singer expresses confusion and a sense of division. It sets the stage for an emotional battle, where both sides seem to have different expectations. The repeated phrase "let's go to war" suggests a readiness to confront these issues head-on, but it also hints at a reluctance to resolve the conflict peacefully. It’s clear that there’s a strong tension between the two parties, which is a common theme in troubled relationships.
Chorus
We arm ourselves with the wrongs we've done
Name them off one by one
Let's go to war
Let's go to war
The chorus reinforces the idea of preparing for battle through past mistakes. Here, the imagery of "arming ourselves" suggests that the singer is holding onto grievances, which fuels the conflict. By naming the wrongs, it feels like they’re building a case against each other instead of working through their issues. This repetition of "let's go to war" emphasizes the cycle of fighting, making it clear that they’re stuck in a harmful pattern.
Verse 2
Everything you say
Everything you do
You push it in
And you cut me down
This verse highlights the hurtful impact of words and actions in a relationship. The singer feels attacked by the other person, as if their every move is designed to hurt. The imagery of being "cut down" suggests deep emotional wounds, showing how love can turn into a source of pain. It’s a powerful reminder of how easily we can hurt those closest to us, often without meaning to.
Chorus
*Screaming at the ones we love / Like we forgot who we can trust / Screaming at the top of our lungs / On the grounds where we
Full Lyrics
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But here we stand on opposing sides
Let's go to war
Let's go to war
We arm ourselves with the wrongs we've done
Name them off one by one
Let's go to war
Let's go to war
Everything you say
Everything you do
You push it in
And you cut me down
And you cut me down
War, war, war
Screaming at the ones we love
Like we forgot who we can trust
Screaming at the top of our lungs
On the grounds where we feel safe
Do we feel safe?
Do we feel safe?
Hush my baby; make no sound
Maybe we can wait each other out
It's a cold war
Let's go to war
With every settled score
I thought that fighting with meant fighting for
But you turn it around
But you turn it around
War, war, war
Screaming at the ones we love
Like we forgot who we can trust
Screaming at the top of our lungs
On the grounds where we feel safe
Screaming at the ones we love
Like we forgot who we can trust
Screaming at the top of our lungs
On the grounds where we feel safe
Do we feel safe?
Do we feels safe?
Do we feel safe?
Do we censor or do we flow?
Are we drunk on the chemicals?
Every feeling in my bones tells me to lash out
And tell you to fuck off
You've got my heart
And I've got your soul
But are we better off alone?
With every battle we lose a little more
Remember everything that we'd die for
You are everything that I'd die for
Screaming at the ones we love
Like we forgot who we can trust
Screaming at the top of our lungs
On the grounds that we feel safe
Screaming at the ones we love
Like we forgot who we can trust
Screaming at the top of our lungs
On the grounds where we feel safe
Do we feel safe?
Do we feel safe?
Do we feel safe
Do we feel safe?
Do we feel safe?
Do we feel safe?
Do we feel safe?
Do we feel safe?
Do we feel safe?