Heard Somebody Say
Banhart Devendra Lyrics

The song "Heard Somebody Say" by Devendra Banhart is a contemplative reflection on the persistence of war despite attempts to end it. The opening line, "I heard somebody say that the war ended today," suggests a hope for peace and the end of conflict, but the following line, "But everyone knows it's goin' still," quickly dispels any illusions of resolution. The repetition of this line highlights the frustration and resignation that comes with the realization that an end to war is not in sight.

The chorus, "Our motherlands and motherseas, here's what we believe, it's simple, we don't want to kill," presents a stark contrast to the horror of war. Banhart speaks to the human desire for peace, and the belief that war is ultimately futile and destructive. The call for simplicity serves to emphasize this point, suggesting that a peaceful world is one where we don't have to choose between life and death.