My War
Agnostic Front Lyrics
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My angel enraged to hate
I see what life's all about
But I just can't relate
Reality will bring you to your knees
As life goes on
War within my reach
War
An empty gaze at early dawn
Before the morning light
Instinct has become mistrust
No valves, wrong or right
A path of life that left it's mark
Like footprints in the snow
You can run, but you can't hide
You've got nowhere to go
The lyrics to Agnostic Front's song "My War" center around internal warfare, with the singer feeling a sense of disconnect and mistrust towards the world around them. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with a ray of light piercing through the darkness and illuminating the singer's angel, who is filled with anger and hate. This opening image evokes a sense of spiritual turmoil, as if the singer is struggling to reconcile their own beliefs with the harsh realities of the world.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the disconnect they feel from other people, who they just "can't relate" to even though they understand what "life's all about." This sense of isolation and alienation is echoed in the line "instinct has become mistrust," suggesting that the singer's basic human instincts are at odds with the society they live in. The repetition of "war" throughout the song's chorus underscores the idea that the singer is engaged in a constant battle with the world around them, and that this conflict is always within reach.
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer's struggles are ongoing and unresolved, with a bleak image of footprints in the snow that lead nowhere. The song ends with the implication that there is no escape from the internal war that the singer is fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
A beam of light cuts through the dark
A glimmer of hope and understanding amidst the darkness and confusion
My angel enraged to hate
The singer's moral compass and sense of right and wrong has been tainted with anger and hate
I see what life's all about
The singer has gained insight into the true nature and purpose of life
But I just can't relate
Despite gaining insight, the artist is still unable to fully connect with the world around them
Reality will bring you to your knees
The harsh realities of life can be overwhelming and can cause one to feel helpless and defeated
As life goes on
As time passes, life continues and one must learn to adapt and overcome
War within my reach
The internal conflict the singer faces is ever present and within their control
My war
The struggle within oneself is a personal and ongoing battle
War
A reminder of the constant struggle and conflict that exists in the world
An empty gaze at early dawn
The artist begins their day feeling empty and unfulfilled
Before the morning light
Before the day has truly begun and hope can emerge
Instinct has become mistrust
The artist's natural instincts and intuition have been overshadowed by fear and doubt
No valves, wrong or right
There is no clear path or moral compass to follow
A path of life that left it's mark
The singer has been shaped by their experiences, both good and bad
Like footprints in the snow
These experiences and their impact on the singer are visible and present
You can run, but you can't hide
One may try to escape their struggles, but the issues will remain until they are addressed
You've got nowhere to go
The only way out is to confront the problem and face it head-on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMY COLETTE, ROB KABULA, ROGER MIRET, VINNIE CAPPUCCHIO
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