The Civil Wars
War Within: Unveiling the Struggle in David Byrne's Melody
Lyrics
I got a right to be outa my mind
I have the right to feel overwhelmed or irrational.
I got a right to be who I am
I have the right to be true to myself.
Love me, love my problems
Accept me with my flaws and challenges.
The good times and the rotten
Embrace both the good and bad times.
The war is in me
The internal conflict is within me.
The war is in you
Others also face inner battles.
The war is in everybody now
Internal conflicts are universal.
The safest homes
Even seemingly secure homes are chaotic.
Are outa control
Order is lost in the safest places.
They are fightin' with knives and forks
Conflict depicted through mundane actions.
Demonstrating how democracy works
Illustrating democracy through everyday struggles.
God's good and God is great
Expressing faith in a benevolent higher power.
So I wear my happy face
Maintaining a positive facade despite challenges.
The war is in me
Internal conflict persists.
The war is in you
Others also grapple with inner turmoil.
The war is in ev'rybody now
Universal presence of internal wars.
The wolf is loose
Instincts or chaos are unleashed.
He's livin' in you
Chaos resides within individuals.
There'll be a celebration
Celebration anticipated.
Johnny comes marching home
Return of someone named Johnny is a cause for joy.
His eyes are on the ceiling
Johnny's attention is elsewhere.
It ain't no fashion show
Not a glamorous event, but a genuine one.
A hairy situation
A complicated and challenging situation.
It does things to your skin
Difficult circumstances affect one's well-being.
Although it ain't no party
Despite challenges, there's a desire to participate.
You're dyin' to get in
Eager to be part of difficult situations.
Sex is something if it's lookin' good
Physical appearance influences attraction.
A cease fire in the neighborhood
A temporary pause in conflicts around.
We bleed and stain the carpet
Conflict leaves lasting marks.
We start our own republic
Establishing a new order independently.
The war is in me
Internal conflict persists.
The war is you
Others also bear the weight of inner wars.
The war is ev'rybody now
Internal battles are a universal experience.
The greatest love
Supreme love exists in the divine realm.
In heaven above
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There'll be a celebration
Celebration expected again.
Johnny comes marching home
Johnny's return is a source of joy.
His eyes are on the ceiling
Johnny remains detached or preoccupied.
It ain't no fashion show
Not a glamorous event, but a genuine one.
A hairy situation
A complicated and challenging situation.
It does things to your skin
Difficult circumstances affect one's well-being.
Although it ain't no party
Despite challenges, there's a desire to participate.
You're dyin' to get in
Eager to be part of difficult situations.
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