LOVE IS WAR
Love's Battle: Confessions, Mistakes, and Change
Lyrics
Love is war, and I've caused and taken damage
Love is a battle, and I have both caused and suffered damage in relationships.
It's hard to choose between love and all of my passions
Struggling to choose between love and my various passions in life.
And if you don't know me, don't act like you understand me
Don't pretend to understand me if you don't truly know me.
Cause it'll be a while 'fore you actually understand me
It takes time to genuinely comprehend who I am.
I know, that I can be a bit closed off
Acknowledging my tendency to be emotionally reserved.
And you hate it when I'm out in the club showin' off
Acknowledging the dislike when I flaunt myself in social settings.
I make mistakes, I acknowledge it when I've been in the wrong
Admitting mistakes and seeking understanding when I'm wrong.
So understand me when I'm singing this song
Requesting comprehension when expressing myself through song.
I've put my cards on the table
Being transparent and honest about my feelings.
Wanna be honest but I don't know if I'm capable
Expressing uncertainty about my ability to be completely honest.
And when I lie, I know that's the shit that you hate me for
Acknowledging the consequences of lying and the resulting disapproval.
Like what I'd take you for, a fool?
Questioning whether I'm underestimated.
I know I've done a lot to hurt you
Recognizing the pain I've caused and expressing remorse.
And I could tell you I'm ashamed, but change like Rome ain't built in day
Accepting responsibility but noting that change takes time.
I hope my actions down the line help with pleadin' my case
Hopeful that my future actions will help mend the relationship.
I'm makin' an effort on my part, cause I want you to stay
Putting effort into preserving the relationship.
But I know love ain't enough just to make you stay, uh
Acknowledging that love alone might not be sufficient to sustain the relationship.
I guess I'm changin' my ways for good
Committing to positive changes in behavior.
I've heard your criticisms of me and they're understood
Understanding and accepting criticisms received.
A lot of girls I've entertained just because I could
Admitting to entertaining relationships without careful consideration.
But didn't really take the time to consider if I should
Regretting not evaluating the impact of past decisions.
I've made some selfish decisions
Acknowledging selfish choices made.
Our issues pilin' up like dishes up in the kitchen
Describing accumulated problems in the relationship.
We talk and we argue but neither of us will listen
Highlighting communication issues and lack of listening in arguments.
It seems like this relationship is finally out of commission
Suggesting the relationship may be beyond repair.
But when I get to reminiscing
Reflecting on the distance between us and the pain it causes.
I can't help but feel the distance between us and how it hurts me
Noting triggers that worsen conflicts, especially when angry.
Pushin' all my buttons when I'm mad, you know that irks me
Expressing irritation when pushed during arguments.
You bringing out the worst in me, we finding ways to cut into each other like it's surgery
Detailing the negative impact of the relationship on both partners.
But an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind
Cautioning against a retaliatory approach in conflicts.
We sever ties, say I'm over you but it's all lies
Admitting to false declarations of moving on from the relationship.
I fill my time with others just to keep you off my mind
Engaging in distractions to avoid thinking about the partner.
But without you in my life feel like the sun don't shine
Expressing the emptiness felt without the partner.
I can barely get to sleep
Insomnia and difficulty coping with the breakup.
Copin' with the break just ain't as easy as it seems
Highlighting the challenges of moving on after a breakup.
Uh, you know I gotta say my piece
Expressing the need to communicate personal feelings.
Cause between you and me, I ain't built for these streets, girl
Admitting unsuitability for a street lifestyle.
I ain't built for these streets
Reiterating unsuitability for street life.
You the only one I ever wanted in my sheets
Affirming the partner's significance in personal life.
You the only one who ever meant something to me
Acknowledging the partner as the most meaningful person.
And it kills me just to think of how different it could be if we had tried a little harder
Expressing regret for not trying harder in the relationship.
I guess learning from our mistakes is part of getting older
Recognizing the importance of learning from mistakes as one ages.
Before you go and gimme the cold shoulder, I gotta know just how you really feel
Seeking honest communication before potential separation.
Has us together lost all its appeal?
Questioning the appeal and viability of the relationship.
Comment