04 Some Unholy War
Amy Winehouse Lyrics


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If my man was fighting
Some unholy war
I would be behind him
Straight shook up beside him
With strength he didn't know
It's you I'm fighting for
He can't lose with me in tow
I refuse to let him go
At his side, and drunk on pride
We wait for the blow

Put it in writing
But who you writing for?
Just us on kitchen floor
Justice done
Reciting, my stomach standing still
Like you're reading my will
He still stands in spite of what his scars say
I'll battle till this bitter finale
Just me, my dignity, and this guitar case, whoa, whoa

If, if my man is fighting some unholy war
And I will stand beside you
But who you dying for?
B, I would have died too
I'd have liked to
If my man was fighting




Some unholy war
If my man was fighting

Overall Meaning

"04 Some Unholy War" is a song by Amy Winehouse from her second studio album, "Back to Black." The song is about being fiercely dedicated to standing by your partner's side, even in their darkest moments. The first verse sets the scene of the song with the singer stating that if her man is fighting an "unholy war," she will be there for him, giving him strength and refusing to let him go. She paints a vivid picture of the two of them standing side by side, waiting for the next blow.


The second verse delves deeper into the relationship between the couple. Winehouse asks who her partner is fighting for and reflects on the fact that it's just the two of them in their kitchen, fighting for what's right. She speaks about the fear that comes with fighting for what you believe in, but ultimately, she knows that she and her partner will stand together. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the first verse, with Winehouse stating that she will stand beside her partner no matter what, even if it means dying too.


Overall, "04 Some Unholy War" is a powerful ballad about the strength of love and the willingness to fight for what you believe in, even in the face of danger and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

If my man was fighting
If my significant other were in the middle of a difficult and immoral conflict


Some unholy war
A battle that is unjust or wicked


I would be behind him
I would support him and stand by his side


Straight shook up beside him
Feeling frightened and nervous, yet still supporting him


With strength he didn't know
Providing him with the courage and determination he didn't realize he possessed


It's you I'm fighting for
I am fighting for you, your safety, and your well-being


He can't lose with me in tow
Having me by his side will ensure he cannot fail


I refuse to let him go
I will not abandon him, I will be with him until the end


At his side, and drunk on pride
Being proudly devoted to him and his cause


We wait for the blow
Anticipating a significant or impactful event


Put it in writing
Make it official or formal, perhaps through a legal document


But who you writing for?
Asking who is the intended audience or recipient of this writing


Just us on kitchen floor
Only the two of us in the privacy of our home


Justice done
Achieving a fair and lawful outcome


Reciting, my stomach standing still
Saying something with a feeling of intense emotion or anxiety


Like you're reading my will
As though my final wishes are being declared


He still stands in spite of what his scars say
Despite physical or emotional wounds, he perseveres and endures


I'll battle till this bitter finale
I will fight until the very end of this difficult and arduous conflict


Just me, my dignity, and this guitar case, whoa, whoa
Only having my pride and this guitar as companions


If, if my man is fighting some unholy war
If my significant other is embroiled in an unjust and immoral conflict


And I will stand beside you
I will remain by your side and support you


But who you dying for?
Who are you giving your life for?


B, I would have died too
I also would have given my life for you


I'd have liked to
I would have been willing and happy to do so


If my man was fighting
If my significant other was involved in a difficult and hectic conflict




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY WINEHOUSE

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