Cold War
Ascraeus Lyrics
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War is one of the most
Showy actions human host
Shows our madness and absence
Not dominant to animals
Art of killing, cut to pieces
Ain't arouse the envy in
Ones deprived from this art of sin
I don't want it, cold war...
A gleam winds all the skies
From everyside rows arise
Cries against the mountains starts
Echo towards the liar stars
Cold war is just a challenge
Which is even out of range
Any cold war makes hot war
'Cos the beginning at the sore
I don't want it, cold war...
War is one of the most
Showy actions human host
Shows our madness and absence
Not dominant to animals
All this shit rises with
Empty fuckinmg reasons hit
All this shit does not end up
Until another cold war is up
In Ascraeus's Cold War, the song grimly reflects on the idea that war is one of the most destructive and foolish actions that humans indulge in. The opening line, "Cold war sucks", sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics point out that waging war shows our madness and inability to control our destructive impulses, and sets us apart from the dominance of animals. The contrast is made in the lines, "Not dominant to animals" - even animals know better than to indulge in wars.
The song highlights the art of killing and destroying one's kind, which is seen as a sin. The lyrics vividly describe how war destroys everything and leaves nothing behind but chaos and ruins. It is a "challenge" that is beyond the reach of any nation to control completely. The warning is given that any cold war has the potential to turn into a hot war, leading to more destruction and senseless killing. The song ends on a pessimistic note, suggesting that this cycle will not end until another cold war arises out of nothing.
The lyrics speak to the futility of war and how humanity's obsession with it is ultimately destructive. The words "cold war" take on a broader meaning than simply describing a specific conflict, but describe the destructive nature of all wars. This song encourages us to end the cycle of violence and destruction that comes with wars.
Line by Line Meaning
War is one of the most
War is a display of power and aggression that humans often engage in
Showy actions human host
Humans engage in war in a flashy and ostentatious way
Shows our madness and absence
War demonstrates the irrationality and lack of empathy of human beings
Not dominant to animals
Animals do not engage in war as humans do
Art of killing, cut to pieces
War involves the brutal destruction of human life
Art of destroying our owns kind
War involves the destruction of one's own species
Ain't arouse the envy in
The ability to engage in war is not something to be envied
Ones deprived from this art of sin
Those who do not engage in war are not missing out on anything
A gleam winds all the skies
There is a sense of tension and unease in the air
From everyside rows arise
Every direction seems to be preparing for battle
Cries against the mountains starts
The sounds of war begin to reverberate through the landscape
Echo towards the liar stars
The stars themselves seem to bear witness to the deception of war
Cold war is just a challenge
The idea of a Cold War is an unnecessary and dangerous provocation
Which is even out of range
The stakes of a Cold War are too high to be taken lightly
Any cold war makes hot war
The tension of a Cold War can quickly escalate into a violent conflict
'Cos the beginning at the sore
Tensions often begin with a small and seemingly insignificant issue
All this shit rises with
The causes of war often lack true substance
Empty fuckinmg reasons hit
War is often started for frivolous and meaningless reasons
All this shit does not end up
War has a tendency to continue indefinitely
Until another cold war is up
Cold Wars can lead to ongoing conflict and future hostilities
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.