Back to the War
Navigating Conflict: John Hiatt's 'Back to the War' Unveils the Battle Within
Lyrics
You're different from me
You and I are different.
All the boundaries are defined
There are clear boundaries between us.
If we keep up with these truces
If we continue with these truces or compromises,
One of will lose their mind
One of us will lose their sanity.
And I consciously object to your weapons detector
I object to your weapons detector and express my disagreement.
Hedging bets in the private sector
Making cautious decisions in private business.
I don't have to salute you
I don't have to show respect to you.
But I might have to shoot you
But I might have to use force against you.
Let's get back to the war
Let's return to conflict or confrontation.
That's what we're here for
Our purpose is to engage in war.
Back to the war
Return to the war is our primary objective.
That's what we're here for
Our purpose is to engage in war.
Back to the war
Return to the war is our primary objective.
Those bullets in the park
Referring to dangerous situations or incidents.
Those after dark rendezvous
Secret meetings or encounters happening after dark.
Somebody has to bleed
Someone has to suffer or be harmed.
As someone draws a bead on you
As someone takes aim or targets you.
And it keeps you on your toes, all these innocent gophers
Referring to individuals as innocent gophers, emphasizing naivety.
Taking orders in their penny loafers
Following orders unquestioningly.
I could change my position
I could change my stance or opinion.
But you just never listen
But you consistently ignore my perspective.
Let's get back to the war
Let's return to conflict or confrontation.
That's what we're here for
Our purpose is to engage in war.
Back to the war
Return to the war is our primary objective.
Bombs away, as they say
Expression signaling the start of intense action.
I'm not about to pay membership dues
I refuse to pay for membership.
I've got this dynamite
I possess explosive potential or power.
I know you're sitting tight, waiting for news
Anticipation of news while you wait passively.
Well I'm lighting the fuse
I am taking decisive action.
While you were on vacation
While you were away, I was actively involved in duty.
I was stationed at the line
I was stationed at the front lines during your absence.
You think we've normalized
You believe things have returned to normal, but you're oblivious.
Well I'm surprised you're so blind
I'm surprised at your lack of awareness.
As you traffic in the bucks of the recent reconstruction
Dealing with the money related to recent rebuilding efforts.
This ain't no drill team I'm conducting
This is not a rehearsal; I am serious.
You can make your decision
You have the choice to make a decision.
Or watch it on television
Or you can passively watch it on TV.
But let's get back to the war
Let's return to conflict or confrontation.
That's what we're here for
Our purpose is to engage in war.
Back to the war
Return to the war is our primary objective.
Let's get back to the war
Let's return to conflict or confrontation.
That's what we're here for
Our purpose is to engage in war.
Back to the war
Return to the war is our primary objective.
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