Call It War
Echoes of Lost Innocence: Unveiling the Battle Within
Lyrics
Remember when we'd ride out through the county,
Reflecting on past moments of riding through the county.
just looking at the houses that we'd never be able to afford?
Observing houses that seemed unattainable due to financial constraints.
Long before they killed the inspiration,
Recalling a time before inspiration was stifled or destroyed.
and hung her in our faces and nobody stood up and called it war.
Expressing frustration at the suppression of inspiration without resistance, metaphorically described as hanging.
We would sing, oh we were merely children,
Nostalgic reference to a time of innocence, singing as children.
we'd rise up with our voices, the first sweet taste of fellowship and joy
Rejoicing in the early experiences of camaraderie and joy through singing.
Long before we woke up in the city
Reflecting on the past, prior to urban living.
where the streetlight stars are plenty, long before we gave our lives to telephones
Describing the urban environment with abundant streetlight stars and the dominance of telephones.
And I've tried, I've tried to use my mind
Expressing an attempt to use reasoning and intellect.
To treat my brothers kind
Desiring to treat others, specifically brothers, with kindness.
but what the hell did I find?
Conveying disappointment or disillusionment upon discovery.
There ain't no love in this,
Stating a lack of love in the current situation or context.
we're chasing milk and honey,
Chasing after elusive and possibly unattainable goals (milk and honey).
have we lost sight of something?
Pondering if something important has been overlooked or forgotten.
I think I can see it now.
Claiming to perceive the overlooked element now.
I'll be the one to stand up and call it war.
Committing to be the one to acknowledge and confront the perceived conflict or struggle.
Oh there were times, and time there was aplenty.
Reflecting on plentiful times in the past.
Time went by so gently, playing music,
Time passing gently, involving musical moments and simple expressions.
finding simple words to say
Recalling a time when words were straightforward and uncomplicated.
Long before we woke up in the mid-west
Reflecting on waking up in the mid-western region.
smoking cigarettes in a rental car
Describing an experience of smoking cigarettes in a rental car.
with a greedy man who thought he owned my name.
Encountering a possessive individual who claimed ownership.
And I've tried, I've tried to use my mind
Expressing an attempt to use reasoning and intellect again.
to treat my brothers kind
Reiterating the desire to treat others, especially brothers, with kindness.
but what the hell'd I find?
Expressing disillusionment or disappointment upon discovery.
There ain't no love in this,
Reaffirming a perception of a lack of love in the current situation or context.
We're chasing mild and honey,
Continuing the pursuit of elusive goals (mild and honey).
have we lost sight of something?
Reiterating the question of whether something important has been overlooked or forgotten.
I think I can see it now.
Claiming to perceive the overlooked element now once again.
I'll be the one to stand up and call it war.
Recommitting to be the one to acknowledge and confront the perceived conflict or struggle.
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