Before the Bombs
Love's Resilience: Before the StormLyrics
Before the bombs
Reflecting on a time before destructive events (symbolized by "bombs") occurred.
Before the walls came down
Recalling a period before societal structures broke down ("walls came down").
We would lie in the summer sun
Reminiscing about peaceful moments, possibly in a relationship, during the summer.
Watching the clouds pass, one by one
Enjoying simple pleasures, like watching clouds, with a sense of tranquility.
Before the fires
Referring to a time before destructive fires and the installation of barbed wire.
Before the spools of barbed wire
Highlighting the physical barriers (barbed wire) that separate people.
You said you would never forget
A promise or commitment not to forget something significant.
What pierces deeper than the bayonet
Expressing that emotional wounds ("pierces deeper than the bayonet") are lasting.
There's only one thing that'll save this place
Suggesting there is one crucial factor that can save the place from destruction.
The only thing that they cannot face
Indicating that the one thing that can save is something the opposition fears.
There's only one thing that they cannot take
Emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of this important element.
Love, love
Identifying the salvation factor as "Love," repeated for emphasis.
Before the mobs
Referring to a time before large, possibly unruly, groups ("mobs") emerged.
Before the inside jobs
Mentioning internal betrayals or deceitful actions ("inside jobs").
Sleeping in our borrowed time
Describing a period of procrastination or neglecting smaller issues.
Too distracted for the minor crimes
Suggesting a lack of attention to minor offenses due to preoccupation.
Before the war
Recalling a time before a major conflict or war occurred.
Before the troops came ashore
Referring to the arrival of military forces on the shores.
I held you deep in my arms
Expressing a sense of protection and intimacy in a relationship.
A fool to think that they could keep your from harm
Acknowledging the foolishness in thinking that love alone could protect from harm.
There's only one thing that'll save this place
Reiterating the idea that a specific factor is necessary to save the place.
The only thing that they cannot face
Stressing that this factor is formidable and challenging for adversaries.
There's only one thing that they cannot take
Repeating the notion that the essential factor is something they cannot take away.
Love, love
Emphasizing that the crucial element is "Love," reiterated for impact.
There's only one thing that'll save this place
Repeating the importance of the singular factor needed for salvation.
The only thing that they cannot face
Reiterating the idea that this factor is a formidable defense.
There's only one thing that they cannot take
Emphasizing the inability of adversaries to take away this essential element.
Love, love
Affirming once again that the indispensable factor is "Love."
Love, love
Repeating "Love" multiple times, underscoring its significance.
Before the bombs
Returning to the initial image of a time before destructive events ("bombs").
There's only one thing that'll save this place
Reiterating the idea that "Love" is the sole factor capable of saving the place.
The only thing that they cannot face
Emphasizing the formidable nature of "Love" as a protective force.
There's only one thing that they cannot take
Repeating the notion that adversaries cannot take away the crucial element, "Love."
Love, love
Affirming the importance of "Love," reiterated for emphasis.
Love, love
Repeating "Love" to underscore its significance in the context of salvation.
Love, love
Continuing to emphasize the importance of "Love" in saving the place.
Love, love
Concluding with a final repetition of "Love," reinforcing its central role.
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