When the War Is Over
Echoes of Loss and Hope: After the War Reflections
Lyrics
When the war is over
Reflecting on the aftermath of war
Will you look at me the same
Questioning if the relationship will endure the impact of war
As you did
Comparing the current state to pre-war times
What if my face don't look the same?
Concerns about physical changes due to the war
When the war is over
Continuing to ponder post-war implications
What if I forget
Contemplating potential memory loss from the war
Your name
Questioning if the partner's identity might be forgotten
Or the smell of your hair?
Wondering about forgetting sensory details of the partner
Would you tell our kids
Hypothetical conversation with future children about fear
Not to be scared
Addressing the potential need to reassure children
When the war is over
Speculating on returning home after the war
Will I come back to the home that I know
Questioning the familiarity of the home post-war
Or will it be strange
Wondering if the change is in oneself or the home
Is it me or that house who has changed?
Reflecting on the transformation of self or surroundings
'Cause there are pictures in my mind
Describing indescribable mental images from war
That no words can define
Expressing the inadequacy of words to convey experiences
I used to stand up tall with pride
Recalling a time of pride before losing a part of oneself
But a piece of me was lost somewhere during those war times
Acknowledging personal loss during war
When the war is over
Reiterating thoughts on the war's conclusion
Do you think that Jesus will
Questioning forgiveness from a higher power
Will forgive me?
Seeking forgiveness for witnessing traumatic events
Oh for what I've seen?
Expressing hope for divine mercy
I pray that he'll have pity on me
Praying for compassion despite war experiences
When the war is over
Contemplating rest and peace after the war
Will I get to rest my tired head?
Desiring to rest close to a loved one
Oh right next to yours?
Imagining peaceful moments together
Can we sit in the quiet on our porch?
Envisioning quiet times on a porch post-war
When the war is over
Continuing thoughts on post-war peace of mind
Do you think that my mind will be at ease?
Questioning if mental peace will be attainable
Oh, say yes, please!
Expressing a plea for assurance
Because I wanna teach our kids to live in peace
Expressing a desire to teach future generations about peace
'Cause there are pictures in my mind
Repeating the challenge of describing war experiences
That no words can define
Reiterating the inability to express war's impact adequately
I used to stand up tall with pride
Recalling a time of pride and loss before
But a piece of me was lost somewhere during-
Highlighting a recurrent theme of personal loss during war
There are pictures in my mind
That no words can define
Reemphasizing the difficulty of verbalizing war experiences
I used to stand up tall with pride
Restating a past sense of pride and subsequent loss
But a piece was lost somewhere during those war times
Reiterating the theme of losing a part of oneself during war
A piece of me was lost somewhere during those war times
Summarizing the common experience of losing during war
A piece of everyone was lost during those war times
Expanding the idea that everyone loses a part of themselves in war
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