War of Art
Soldier of Sound: Tim McGraw's Battle in the War of Art
Lyrics
I don't do it for the money
I don't perform for financial gain.
I don't do it for the fame
I'm not driven by the desire for widespread recognition.
I don't do it so I can see the bright lights
My motivation isn't to experience the glamour of the spotlight.
Spell out my name
I don't aim for my name to be prominently showcased.
But I'd be lyin' if I said I didn't wanna hear my songs
However, I can't deny wanting to hear my music played.
On a jukebox in a jukebox kinda bar
Specifically, in a casual bar setting with jukeboxes.
Guess I'm just another soldier
Identifying myself as just another participant
Fightin' a war of art
Engaged in a struggle related to artistic expression.
And I love the pretty girls and how they sway
I appreciate the allure of the attractive women swaying to my music.
In rhythm when I play
Enjoying the synchronization between their movements and my music.
And I'll take a free cold beer every time
Accepting a complimentary beer provided while performing.
They set one on a stage
Placing it on stage as part of the performance.
And if that was the only reason why I do it
If these perks were my sole motivation,
Then why I do it wouldn't get me very far
It wouldn't lead me very far in pursuing this path.
I guess you can't pick your battles
Implying a lack of control over which challenges to face
When you fight the war of art
When engaging in the struggle of artistic expression.
It's hard to shine in a sky full of stars
Standing out in a crowded field of talent is difficult,
Still be who you are
Yet, maintaining authenticity is crucial.
When you fight the war of art
Especially when confronting the challenges of artistic expression.
If a bullet was a song, and this guitar was a gun
Metaphorically comparing music to a weapon,
I'd knock 'em dead
Expressing the ability to captivate and impress an audience.
Most nights it feels like I'm the one
Feeling like the one taking the emotional hits.
Up here bleedin' red
Enduring the struggles and challenges of performing.
And I ain't tryin' to hurt nobody, I'm just hopin' that my broken
Clarifying the intention to bring solace to others despite personal struggles.
Puts some hope in another broken heart
Hoping that personal experiences can resonate and inspire others.
Yeah, I'm just another soldier
Reiterating participation in the ongoing artistic struggle.
Fightin' a war of art
Acting as a soldier within the realm of artistic expression.
It's hard to shine in a sky full of stars
Reiterating the difficulty of standing out in a competitive field,
Still be who you are
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining authenticity.
When you fight the war of art
Despite challenges in the pursuit of artistic expression.
I don't do it for the money
Reiterating that financial gain isn’t the driving force.
I don't do it for the fame
Similar to line 2, fame isn’t the primary motivation.
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