Battleships
Daughtry Lyrics
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And the maps and lines are broken down tonight.
I swallow my pride
But we're drowning in the ocean and it's tearing my heart open
Baby we're high then we're low, first it's yes then it's no,
And we're changing like the tides
Yeah, but I want you, I need you,
'Cause I don't wanna fight no more,
Even when the waves get rough
I don't wanna see the day we say we've had enough
And I don't wanna fight this war
Bullets coming off our lips
But we stick to our guns and we love like battleships.
Like battleships.
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Bombs fly through the air
And I know that we're both playing not so fair.
Ohh, show, show me you care
I got my white flag up and it's waving
'Cause you know this love's worth saving baby.
We're high then we're low, first it's yes then it's no,
And we're changing like the tides
Yeah, but I want you, I need you,
And I guarantee you we'll make it out alive
'Cause I don't wanna fight no more,
Even when the waves get rough
I don't wanna see the day we say we've had enough
And I don't wanna fight this war
Bullets coming off our lips
But we stick to our guns and we love like battleships.
Like battleships.
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And we love, yeah we love
And we love, yeah we love
I'm sinking inside
Can we finally put our weapons down tonight?
'Cause I don't wanna fight no more,
Even when the waves get rough
I don't wanna see the day we say we've had enough
And I don't wanna fight this war
Bullets coming off our lips
But we stick to our guns and we love like battleships.
Like battleships.
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And we love like battleships.
The lyrics of Daughtry's song "Battleships" describe the ups and downs of a relationship that is struggling to survive. The opening lines speak of sinking inside, as if the singer is drowning in their emotions. They refer to the "maps and lines" being broken, suggesting that the couple's relationship has lost its direction and structure. The chorus presents the main theme of the song - the desire to end the fighting and remain together. The repetition of "I don't wanna fight no more" emphasizes this plea for peace, even in the face of difficulty. The use of the metaphor of battleships reinforces this notion of two people who are fighting for their love and refusing to give up, no matter how much they are tested. The repeated sound of cannons and bombs throughout the song adds to the sense of conflict and danger, even as the chorus speaks of loving like battleships, and finding strength in sticking to their guns.
The bridge offers a moment of vulnerability, with the singer asking to put their weapons down and make peace, to finally wave the white flag of surrender. The line "show me you care" indicates the need for reassurance and support, and the recognition that compromise is necessary for the relationship to survive.
Overall, "Battleships" is a powerful and emotional track that captures the complex emotions involved in struggling to maintain a relationship. It emphasizes the need for communication, compromise, and perseverance in weathering the storms, and a willingness to fight for the love that they share.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sinking inside
I'm feeling overwhelmed and helpless
And the maps and lines are broken down tonight.
Our plans and communication have failed
I swallow my pride
I'm willing to compromise and make amends
But we're drowning in the ocean and it's tearing my heart open
Our relationship is struggling and it's causing me emotional pain
Baby we're high then we're low, first it's yes then it's no,
Our emotions towards each other are unpredictable
And we're changing like the tides
Our feelings towards each other are constantly shifting
Yeah, but I want you, I need you,
Despite our struggles, I still love and depend on you
And I guarantee you we'll make it out alive
I'm confident that we can overcome our issues together
'Cause I don't wanna fight no more,
I'm tired of arguing and want to end the conflict
Even when the waves get rough
Even when things are difficult
I don't wanna see the day we say we've had enough
I don't want our relationship to end
And I don't wanna fight this war
I don't want our relationship to be a constant battle
Bullets coming off our lips
Hurtful words are being said
But we stick to our guns and we love like battleships.
We remain committed to each other, even through tough times
And the cannon goes
Intense emotions are erupting
Bombs fly through the air
Our fights feel explosive and volatile
And I know that we're both playing not so fair.
We are both guilty of being spiteful and mean to each other
Ohh, show, show me you care
I need reassurance of your love and commitment
I got my white flag up and it's waving
I'm ready to surrender and work towards peace
And we love, yeah we love
Despite our problems, we still love each other
Can we finally put our weapons down tonight?
Can we finally stop fighting and work towards resolution?
And we love like battleships.
We remain strong and committed in our love, like a battleship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTIN JOHNSON, CHRIS DAUGHTRY, SAM HOLLANDER
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Taste My Rainbow
This band, and every song they have produced are extremely underrated. they deserve so much recognition, get rid of all the stupid songs about sex that we always hear, give us something inspiration, like these guys.
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closinginonclosure
+Austin Parker The other 10% Drugs and alcohol
Lisa Marie Fulton
Liam Tickle amen I so agree
Hierarch
KelpoGaming They love songs that don't mean shit but catchy. Most people these days don't care about good music. All they want is a shitty rap song which you can't understand wtf the rapper is saying which is nonsense. And really catchy but 100% shit songs that mostly means sex or drugs or butts and shit like that.
Nina
I love daughtry..!! it makes me so sad that music like this seems to be less appreciated as time passes...
Daughtry
Thank you for your unconditional love and support and where are you watching from?????...
Michelle Paria
He deserves so much more credit than he receives. Everything he sings is a damn hit. I love him.
Daughtry
Thank you for your unconditional love and support and where are you watching from?????!!!
Michelle Paria
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