Like it Like That Sebastian's 5th studio album was released on 23 October 2009. There are presently two singles released which are #1 ranked Like it Like That 2 x platinum and #8 ranked Art of Love (Feat. Jordin Sparks) Gold. Penning all tracks on this album, Sebastian's songwriting skills are as strong as his rich soulful voice which are influenced by the genres of soul, Rhythm and Blues and Pop. John Mayer plays on and provides backing vocals on three tracks with a guitar solo on the track Fail to Mention.
Early in 2007, Sebastian travelled to the home of blues, roots and soul - Memphis, Tennessee - to record his fourth album The Memphis Album. The record that took Sebastian back to his roots features legendary guitarist Steve Cropper (of Booker T & The MG’s). Cropper, who co-wrote Otis Redding's soul classic "Dock of The Bay" among other classic Stax/Volt hits played on and produced the album as well as traveling to Australia in 2008 to tour "The Memphis Album' and he brought the MG's with him. Of Guy’s soulful voice Cropper enthuses, “Guy is one of the best singers I’ve ever worked with. He's the voice that we've been looking for.” Two tracks off the album are I've Been Loving You Too long (an Otis Redding classic) and Take Me To The River (an Al Green classic),
Discography
2009 Like it Like That
2007 The Memphis Album
2006 Closer to the Sun
2004 Beautiful Life
2003 Just As I Am
Early Life and becoming inaugural Australian Idol Winner in 2003
Guy Sebastian was born in Klang, Malaysia to a Sri Lankan and Portugese father from Malaysia, and a mother of Portuguese and Irish/Scot descent who had been born and raised in India. He moved to Adelaide, South Australia as a child. Sebastian has never had any formal voice training but was influenced by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Brian McKnight, Otis Redding and Al Green.
After giving up University studies in medical radiation to concentrate on music, and while working as a recording engineer and a singing teacher, he decided to enter Australian Idol establishing a fanbase and winning praise from the judges, who also made reference to his afro hairstyle, which became a focal part of his image at that time. The Grande final of Australian Idol which was held in Sydney, Australia was the most popular program broadcast in Australia during 2003 and the second most popular non-sporting broadcast in Australian television history.
During the competition is became clear that Sebastian was as an accomplished musician (drums, keyboard, guitar and even a little violin), who created his own arrangements for his songs and that, together with his unique soulful voice and innate rhythm, drew many fans.
Official Website: www.guysebastian.com.au
More information on: Guy Sebastian Wikipedia
Battle Scars
Guy Sebastian Lyrics
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That's cause you're at war with love
You're at war with love, yeah
These battle scars, don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
Never let a wound ruin me
But I feel like ruin's wooing me
Arrow holes that never close from cupid on a shooting spree
Feeling stupid cause I know it ain't no you and me
But when you're trying to beat the odds up
Been trying to keep your nods up and you know that you should know
And let her go but the fear of the unknown
Holding another lover's phone sends you back into the zone
With no Tom Hanks to bring you home
A lover not a fighter on the front line with a poem
Trying to write yourself a rifle
Maybe sharpen up a song
To fight the tanks and drones of you being alone
I wish I never looked, I wish I never touched
I wish that I could stop loving you so much
Cause I'm the only one that's trying to keep us together
When all of the signs say that I should forget her
I wish you weren't the best, the best I ever had
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
Cause it'll never be over, until you tell me it's over
These battle scars, don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
(And just leave then)
You shouldn't have but you said it
(And I hope you never come back)
It shouldn't have happened but you let it
Now you're down on the ground screaming medic
The only thing that comes is the post-traumatic stresses
Shields, body armours and vests
Don't properly work, that's why you're in a locker full of hurt
The enemy within and all the fires from your friends
The best medicine is to probably just let her win
I wish I couldn't feel, I wish I couldn't love
I wish that I could stop 'cause it hurts so much
And I'm the only one that's trying to keep us together
When all of the signs say that I should forget her
I wish you weren't the best, the best I ever had
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
Cause it'll never be over, until you tell me it's over
These battle scars, don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
'Cause you've set me on fire
I've never felt so alive, yeah
Hoping wounds heal, but it never does
That's because you're at war with love
And I'm at the point of breaking
And it's impossible to shake it
See, you hoped the wound heals, but it never does
That's cause you're at war with love
Hope it heals, but it never does
That's cause you're at war with love!
These battle scars, don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, don't look like they're fading
Don't look like they're ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
The lyrics to Guy Sebastian's song Battle Scars address the aftermath of a failed relationship and how it leaves a lasting impact on the individual, resulting in emotional scars that never fully heal. The lines "The wound heals but it never does, that's cause you're at war with love" suggest that while wounds may heal physically, the emotional trauma of heartbreak and the war within oneself to move on lingers on. The lyrics also touch upon the struggle of trying to move on from a loved one when the fear of the unknown holds one back, and the pain of feeling like the only one still holding onto the idea of the relationship.
The chorus emphasizes these battle scars as a reminder of the hurt and struggles that one has gone through, and how they don't seem to ever go away. The repetition of "these battle scars don't look like they're fading, don't look like they're ever going away" emphasizes the idea that these emotional scars are a permanent reminder of a past relationship.
The bridge of the song references the aftermath of a fight or argument, where one is left dealing with the post-traumatic stresses of the situation. The lyrics suggest that trying to hold onto a broken relationship is like being in a war zone, with no shields or armour that properly work.
Overall, Battle Scars is a powerful song that touches on the raw emotional struggles of heartbreak and moving on from a past relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
The wound heals but it never does
Hoping wounds heal, but it never does. That's because you're at war with love
These battle scars, don't look like they're fading
These emotional scars don't seem to heal over time
Don't look like they're ever going away
These emotional scars are persistent, and don't seem like they'll disappear
They ain't never gonna change
These emotional scars will always be there, and won't go away
Never let a wound ruin me
I won't let any emotional wound destroy me
But I feel like ruin's wooing me
Despite my efforts, I feel like pain and sadness are constantly trying to win me over
Arrow holes that never close from cupid on a shooting spree
Despite my best attempts to protect myself from love, I keep getting hurt by it
Feeling stupid cause I know it ain't no you and me
I feel foolish because I know our relationship isn't going to work out
But when you're trying to beat the odds up
Despite knowing the relationship won't last, I keep trying to make it work
Been trying to keep your nods up and you know that you should know
I'm trying to keep myself positive, even though deep down I know things won't work out
And let her go but the fear of the unknown
I want to move on, but the unknown of what's next is scary
Holding another lover's phone sends you back into the zone
Seeing my ex with someone new brings back negative emotions
With no Tom Hanks to bring you home
I feel lost and alone in this situation, with no one to turn to for help
A lover not a fighter on the front line with a poem
I am not a confrontational person, and am trying to navigate this situation with my words
Trying to write yourself a rifle
Trying to use words as a weapon, to fight back against the pain of the situation
Maybe sharpen up a song
Perhaps music can help me express my emotions better
To fight the tanks and drones of you being alone
To overcome the challenges of feeling lonely and abandoned
I wish I never looked, I wish I never touched
I regret getting involved with this person in the first place
I wish that I could stop loving you so much
I wish I could turn off my feelings and move on
Cause I'm the only one that's trying to keep us together
I feel like I'm the only one putting in effort to save the relationship
When all of the signs say that I should forget her
Despite all signs pointing to the end of the relationship, I am still holding on
I wish you weren't the best, the best I ever had
I wish I didn't have such strong feelings for this person
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
I wish there were more positive aspects of the relationship to hold onto
Cause it'll never be over, until you tell me it's over
I can't move on from this relationship until the other person confirms that it's truly over
You shouldn't have but you said it
You shouldn't have said those hurtful things, but you did
It shouldn't have happened but you let it
You should have stopped things from escalating, but you didn't
Now you're down on the ground screaming medic
You're the one suffering the consequences of your actions, and now need help to recover
The only thing that comes is the post-traumatic stresses
After the emotional trauma of this situation, all that's left is anxiety and stress
Shields, body armours and vests
Protective measures can only go so far in this emotional battle
Don't properly work, that's why you're in a locker full of hurt
Despite trying to protect yourself from emotional pain, you're still suffering
The enemy within and all the fires from your friends
The real enemies are your internal struggles and the negative comments from those around you
The best medicine is to probably just let her win
The best solution may be to simply accept the end of the relationship and move on
'Cause you've set me on fire
This person has ignited strong feelings within me
I've never felt so alive, yeah
Despite the pain, these strong emotions have made me feel more alive than ever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Harris, Wasalu Jaco, Guy Sebastian
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@h.h5530
Lyrics:
The wound heals but it never does
That’s cause you’re at war with love
You're at war with love, yeah
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
Never let a wound ruin me
But I feel like ruin's wooing me
Arrow holes that never close from cupid on a shooting spree
Feeling stupid cause I know it ain't no you and me
But when you're trying to beat the odds up
Been trying to keep your nods up and you know that you should know
And let her go but the fear of the unknown
Holding another lover's phone sends you back into the zone
With no Tom Hanks to bring you home
A lover not a fighter on the front line with a poem
Trying to write yourself a rifle
Maybe sharpen up a song
To fight the tanks and drones of you being alone
I wish I never looked, I wish I never touched
I wish that I could stop loving you so much
Cause I’m the only one that's trying to keep us together
When all of the signs say that I should forget her
I wish you weren’t the best, the best I ever had
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
Cause it’ll never be over, until you tell me it's over
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
You shouldn't have but you said it
(And I hope you never come back)
It shouldn't have happened but you let it
Now you're down on the ground screaming medic
The only thing that comes is the post-traumatic stresses
Shields, body armours and vests
Don't properly work, that's why you're in a locker full of hurt
The enemy within and all the fires from your friends
The best medicine is to probably just let her win
I wish I couldn't feel, I wish I couldn't love
I wish that I could stop 'cause it hurts so much
And I’m the only one that's trying to keep us together
When all of the signs say that I should forget her
I wish you weren’t the best, the best I ever had
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
Cause it’ll never be over, until you tell me it's over
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
'Cause you've set me on fire
I’ve never felt so alive, yeah
Hoping wounds heal, but it never does
That's because you're at war with love
And I’m at the point of breaking
And it’s impossible to shake it
See, you hoped the wound heals, but it never does
That's cause you're at war with love
Hope it heals, but it never does
That's cause you're at war with love!
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain't never gonna change
These battle
Thank me Later
@tamykajones5103
When this song first came out I wasn't at battle with love, I was at war with drug addiction. This song 9 years ago was so much more then a song. Now I sit here 3 years clean and sober from ice and heroin this song hits home. I won the war 🌻💛✨
@lunvuni
happy for you 💙
@Usernameusername123
❤️❤️❤️
@matsungjamir4691
Good For You 👍 And Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 🙌 👍
@ynyn6757
あなたの未来に光りと幸せがありますように
@shakhalim4716
💝
@Mariam-gl2ey
wtf where did australia go?? this should be shooting the roof with views!
@TooManyPetsAndStuff
Taylor Henderson and Uncle Jed
@gabelowe1226
Not all Australians have wifi now... thanks to NBN. Besides, not all Aussies like me love this song.... and there are only 23 million of us! Half of us now have (resonable) wifi due to the NBN and half of that are oldies who use their gramophones, so that is around 6 million views
@mrkrabs5050
Well theres 25 million aussies sooo I mean 8 million is pretty damn good