The successor to the preceding singles, ”Maybe You’re The Problem” and ”Million Dollar Baby”, discusses themes of dealing with online hate among being a celebrity in the spotlight while learning to overcome it and teaching the doubters a lesson.
On October 28, 2022, Max first teased the single via a TikTok post stating, “Listening to my next song I’m putting out…,” to which she captioned with “W or S?” and a winking face. The next day, Max posted an official snippet through TikTok again, but this time containing audio of the song and announcing the release date. Prior to release, Max also stated in an interview that her next single would be very inspiring with a powerful message and is “Probably one of [her] favorite songs on Diamonds & Dancefloors.”
Weapons
Ava Max Lyrics
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I swear this town's a battlefield
Can make you feel strong and vulnerable
These empty hearts are made of steel
But underneath they're not invincible
We're nothing but some stardust and molecules
Tryna find the light in the darkest rooms
Got a bulletproof vest under my dress
Packed bags under my bed
The biggest hearts are the biggest targets
It's the hardest, so
Stop using your words as weapons
They're never gonna shoot me down
Stop, it's time that you learned a lesson
My love is gonna drown you out
You wanna fight? Do you wanna dance?
'Cause tonight might be the only chance, so
Stop using your words as weapons
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh)
Don't see the blood, don't see the tears
You only taste what I put on my feed
You see the smoke before it clears
So let me show you what's underneath
Got a bulletproof vest under my dress
Packed bags under my bed
The biggest hearts are the biggest targets
It's the hardest, so
Stop using your words as weapons
They're never gonna shoot me down
Stop, it's time that you learned a lesson
My love is gonna drown you out
You wanna fight? Do you wanna dance?
'Cause tonight might be the only chance (oh), so
Stop using your words as weapons
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh)
Shoot me down, shoot me down, baby, baby
'Nother round, 'nother round, baby, baby
Shoot me down, shoot me down, baby, baby
One more time for the hell of it
Stop using your words as weapons
They're never gonna shoot me down
Stop, it's time that you learned a lesson
My love is gonna drown you out
You wanna fight? Do you wanna dance? (Oh)
'Cause tonight might be the only chance (oh), so
Stop using your words as weapons
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh)
In "Weapons," Ava Max speaks to the power of words and how they can be used as weapons to hurt others. She refers to her town as a battlefield and reflects on how people use their words to make others feel strong and vulnerable. Ava also acknowledges the facade of strength that some people put on, noting that even those with "empty hearts made of steel" are not invincible underneath.
Through the lyrics, Ava emphasizes the importance of not using words as weapons and the need for finding light in the darkest of times. She speaks to her own resilience, highlighted through the lines "Got a bulletproof vest under my dress, packed bags under my bed." Towards the end of the song, Ava challenges those who might want to use their words as weapons, asking if they want to fight or dance instead.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop using your words as weapons
Quit attacking people verbally.
I swear this town's a battlefield
This place feels like a warzone.
Can make you feel strong and vulnerable
You may feel both tough and exposed.
These empty hearts are made of steel
These cold hearts seem impenetrable.
But underneath they're not invincible
But they're not indestructible after all.
We're nothing but some stardust and molecules
We're all made of the same cosmic materials.
Tryna find the light in the darkest rooms
Searching for hope in the bleakest moments.
Got a bulletproof vest under my dress
I'm prepared for any kind of attack.
Packed bags under my bed
I'm ready to leave at a moment's notice.
The biggest hearts are the biggest targets
Empathetic people are often the most vulnerable.
It's the hardest, so
It's not easy.
They're never gonna shoot me down
Their words won't hurt me.
Stop, it's time that you learned a lesson
Cease your damaging behavior.
My love is gonna drown you out
My affection will overcome your negativity.
You wanna fight? Do you wanna dance?
Are we going to argue or are we going to have fun?
'Cause tonight might be the only chance, so
Let's enjoy ourselves while we can.
Don't see the blood, don't see the tears
You're only seeing what I'm showing you.
You only taste what I put on my feed
You're only experiencing what I let you see.
You see the smoke before it clears
You're noticing the aftermath before it subsides.
Shoot me down, shoot me down, baby, baby
Keep trying to knock me down if you want to.
'Nother round, 'nother round, baby, baby
Let's continue this conflict.
One more time for the hell of it
One more out of pure spite.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amanda Ava Koci, Henry Russell Walter, Madison Emiko Love, Melanie Joy Fontana, Michel Schulz, Ryan B. Tedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Amper-Sand12
Please pray the Rosary150 to save souls from the Jewish Hell and to build up your spiritual protection.
Deam Matronam Nostrae please protect me during my silence.
In Nomine Deum Jesum Christum et Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum.
Oh my Deum Jesum Christum please pardon my sins and save me from the fires of hell. Please deliver all souls from purgatory especially those in most need. (3x)
Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Jesum Christum et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum
(Ask God for what you want / intention)
Ave Deam Matronam Nostrae gratia plena. Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum tecum. Deam Matronam Nostrae Matram Deum Jesum Christum miserecordia nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae. (150x)
In Nomine Deum Jesum Christum et Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum.
Please practise chastisement and don't obey the demons!
Peace ❤❤
@Amper-Sand12
Please pray the Rosary150 to save souls from the Jewish Hell and to build up your spiritual protection.
Deam Matronam Nostrae please protect me during my silence.
In Nomine Deum Jesum Christum et Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum.
Oh my Deum Jesum Christum please pardon my sins and save me from the fires of hell. Please deliver all souls from purgatory especially those in most need. (3x)
Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Jesum Christum et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum
(Ask God for what you want / intention)
Ave Deam Matronam Nostrae gratia plena. Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum tecum. Deam Matronam Nostrae Matram Deum Jesum Christum miserecordia nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae. (150x)
In Nomine Deum Jesum Christum et Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum.
Please practise chastisement and don't obey the demons!
Peace ❤❤
@Amper-Sand12
Please pray the Rosary150 to save souls from the Jewish Hell and to build up your spiritual protection.
Deam Matronam Nostrae please protect me during my silence.
In Nomine Deum Jesum Christum et Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum.
Oh my Deum Jesum Christum please pardon my sins and save me from the fires of hell. Please deliver all souls from purgatory especially those in most need. (3x)
Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Jesum Christum et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum
(Ask God for what you want / intention)
Ave Deam Matronam Nostrae gratia plena. Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum tecum. Deam Matronam Nostrae Matram Deum Jesum Christum miserecordia nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae. (150x)
In Nomine Deum Jesum Christum et Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum.
Please practise chastisement and don't obey the demons!
Peace ❤❤
@user-fx4mq8kj4t
Чудо дивное скрывая!
И чуть чуть неуспевая!
След друг за другом оставляя!
Мощный звук разнос поршней!
HARLY-DAVIDSON Всё зжигая до нолей!
Этот звук разнос поршней!
Отдаётся в даль аллей!
А ещё в долине грез!
Раздаётся в доль берёз!
СШЮ/CARS/2023❤
@avamaxfan4294
Lyrics
Stop using your words as weapons
I swear this town's a battlefield
Can make you feel strong and vulnerable
These empty hearts are made of steel
But underneath they're not invincible
We're nothing but some stardust and molecules
Tryna find the light in the darkest rooms
So no matter what you say to me, oh, I
Got a bulletproof vest under my dress
Packed bags under my bed
The biggest hearts are the biggest targets
It's the hardest, so
Stop using your words as weapons
They're never gonna shoot me down
Stop, it's time that you learned a lesson
My love is gonna drown you out
You wanna fight? Do you wanna dance?
'Cause tonight might be the only chance, so
Stop using your words as weapons
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh)
Don't see the blood, don't see the tears
You only taste what I put on my feed
You see the smoke before it clears
So let me show you what's underneath
Got a bulletproof vest under my dress
Packed bags under my bed
The biggest hearts are the biggest targets
It's the hardest, so
Stop using your words as weapons
They're never gonna shoot me down
Stop, it's time that you learned a lesson
My love is gonna drown you out
You wanna fight? Do you wanna dance?
'Cause tonight might be the only chance (oh), so
Stop using your words as weapons
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh)
Shoot me down, shoot me down, baby, baby
'Nother round, 'nother round, baby, baby
Shoot me down, shoot me down, baby, baby
One more time for the hell of it
Stop using your words as weapons
They're never gonna shoot me down
Stop, it's time that you learned a lesson
My love is gonna drown you out
You wanna fight? Do you wanna dance? (Oh)
'Cause tonight might be the only chance (oh), so
Stop using your words as weapons
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh)
@kathrinoberbeck7853
II love you Ava max
@tonypreen6367
Only 3 million views??!! This can't be. This is a very dope track🔥
@Amper-Sand12
Please pray the Rosary150 to save souls from the Jewish Hell and to build up your spiritual protection.
Deam Matronam Nostrae please protect me during my silence.
In Nomine Deum Jesum Christum et Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum.
Oh my Deum Jesum Christum please pardon my sins and save me from the fires of hell. Please deliver all souls from purgatory especially those in most need. (3x)
Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Jesum Christum et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum
(Ask God for what you want / intention)
Ave Deam Matronam Nostrae gratia plena. Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum tecum. Deam Matronam Nostrae Matram Deum Jesum Christum miserecordia nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae. (150x)
In Nomine Deum Jesum Christum et Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum.
Please practise chastisement and don't obey the demons!
Peace ❤❤
@sunnygirlll_2001
She deserves more recognition!! Why are people sleeping on her she's AMAZING
@grimm_destroyer5566
Because they compare her to Lady Gaga although Ava is way different in style
@sunnygirlll_2001
@@grimm_destroyer5566 omg they shouldn't compare! 😭 Everyone is different
@grimm_destroyer5566
@sunnygirlll_2001 for sure I think they're different both very talented my lady loves her songs my favorites from ava are definitely Kings and Queens as well as Sweet but Psycho
@carlossalas7945
People pay more attention to useless artists that do shit music.
@Amper-Sand12
Please pray the Rosary150 to save souls from the Jewish Hell and to build up your spiritual protection.
Deam Matronam Nostrae please protect me during my silence.
In Nomine Deum Jesum Christum et Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum.
Oh my Deum Jesum Christum please pardon my sins and save me from the fires of hell. Please deliver all souls from purgatory especially those in most need. (3x)
Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Jesum Christum et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum
(Ask God for what you want / intention)
Ave Deam Matronam Nostrae gratia plena. Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum tecum. Deam Matronam Nostrae Matram Deum Jesum Christum miserecordia nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae. (150x)
In Nomine Deum Jesum Christum et Deam Matronam Nostrae et Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum.
Please practise chastisement and don't obey the demons!
Peace ❤❤
@arabellaaspen2713
✨✨ a u t h e n t I c v i e w s ✨ ✨ really propelled Ava Max to the big leagues, and for that, I'll forever be grateful <3 Their journey is truly inspiring!