Before the Bombs

Love's Resilience: Before the Storm
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Lyrics

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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