This Is War
Ill Niño Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Pero murió, mother fucking come on
This was the final mission
But life had just begun
It all had to be so fucked up
His death to me, so fucked up
His face remains so deathless
This is war
And I swear that I'm not giving up
Or giving in (this is war)
And I swear that I'm not giving up
Or giving in (or giving up)
This life is war
This is war
This is war
This is
Society is a loaded weapon
No one is exempt from the bullet within
El sistema is a prime example
De lo que pasa cuando
These streets could be so fucked up
His destiny, so fucked up
His face remain so deathless
This is war
And I swear that I'm not giving up
Or giving in (this is war)
And I swear that I'm not giving up
Or giving in (or giving up)
This life is war
This is war
This is war
This is war
Dios mío, ¿por qué me has llevado mi vida?
Cuando yo todo te lo he dado en mi hora de muerte
No me dejes morir, necesito otra vida
Necesito que me digas
This is war
This is war
This is war
The lyrics to Ill Niño's song This Is War speak to the senseless violence and oppression present in society, specifically referencing the "dirty system" that enslaves people and the devastating consequences that this can lead to. The opening lines of the song describe a man who was enslaved to the system and ultimately died as a result, but the lyrics suggest that his death was not in vain - "life had just begun". The chorus repeats the phrase "this is war" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that there is a battle to be fought against the corrupt societal structures that perpetuate such injustice.
The lyrics also reference the idea that, in some sense, all members of society are "loaded weapons" because they are subject to the same systemic pressures and injustices. The lines "no one is exempt from the bullet within" suggest that anyone can fall victim to the violence and pain of this system. Again, the chorus repeats the message that this is a war to be fought, and that the singer is not giving up or giving in.
The final lines of the song are in Spanish, and speak to the desperation and pain that can be engendered by these systems of oppression. The singer pleads with God, asking why their life has been taken and begging for another chance. The lyrics seem to suggest that, in order to combat the injustice inherent in society, we need to be willing to fight and to risk everything, but also that there is hope and the possibility of new life.
Line by Line Meaning
He was enslaved, to the dirty system
He was trapped and controlled by the corrupt system
Pero murió, mother fucking come on
But he died, damn it all
This was the final mission
This was his last battle
But life had just begun
But after death, he begins a new life
It all had to be so fucked up
Everything was so messed up
His death to me, so fucked up
His death was so pointless and wrong
His face remains so deathless
His face shows no signs of life
This is war
This is a fight for what's right
And I swear that I'm not giving up
I promise to keep fighting
Or giving in (this is war)
I won't surrender (because this is a battle)
Or giving up
I won't give up
This life is war
Life is a constant battle
Society is a loaded weapon
Society can cause harm and destruction
No one is exempt from the bullet within
Everyone is vulnerable to society's harmful effects
El sistema is a prime example
The system is a perfect example
De lo que pasa cuando
Of what happens when
These streets could be so fucked up
The streets are often dangerous and chaotic
His destiny, so fucked up
His fate was so tragic and unfair
Dios mío, ¿por qué me has llevado mi vida?
My God, why did you take my life?
Cuando yo todo te lo he dado en mi hora de muerte
When I gave you everything in my dying hour
No me dejes morir, necesito otra vida
Don't let me die, I need another life
Necesito que me digas
I need you to tell me
This is war
This is a battle that needs to be fought
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ahrue Ilustre, Cristian Machado, Dave Chavarri, Jardel Paisante, Lazaro Pina
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@biteit6514
I heard this song since I was 13 yeard ols. Now im 28 and damn, still hits
@KNaegi
2021: starting well this year
@hollowedentity7097
I fight with you comrade. Keep your blade sharp and your walk tall.
@iAmNothingness
Starting well yes
@eddievega7267
2023
@MrIWAFilms
been following these guys for years, one of the most underrated latin metal bands of all time. a truly awesome double percussion masterpiece of a band. Wish i could do guest vocals..... I trained listening to Christian
@darkness8686
Слишком круто что б быть реальностью. Я их слушала пол года. Я не знаю английского, но знаю все песни на память. Они уникальны и ненормальны. Подсадили меня на свой ню-метал)
@OmegaSaurus
When he said "Society is a loaded weapon"
I felt that, we do live in one
@Andy-ry5ew
Hope this will be the trigger for us
@TheYanov
Крістіан Мачаддо