This Is War
Ill Niño Lyrics
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This was the final mission
His life had just begun
It all had to be so fucked up
His death to me, so fucked up
His face remains so deathless
[Chorus:]
This is war
And I swear that I'm not giving up or giving in
This is war?
Then I swear that I'm not giving up or giving in
Giving up
This life is war
This is war
Society is a loaded weapon
No one is exempt from the bullet within
El sistema (the system) is a prime example
De lo que pasa cuando (of what's to happen next)
The streets could be so fucked up
His destiny so fucked up
His face remain so deathless
[Repeat Chorus]
Dios mio, alma mia, їpor que me as llevado la vida?
(God of mine, soul of mine, why have you taken my life)
Cuando yo todo te lo he dado (when I have given everything to you)
En mi hora de muerte, no me dejes morir (in my hour of need, don't let me die)
Necesito otra vida, Necesito que me digas (give me another breath, Speak to me)
Is this war? Is this war?
This is war
The lyrics of Ill Niño’s song This Is War convey the message of the brutal, unrelenting nature of life. The song opens with the powerful image of an individual enslaved to a corrupt system, facing the inevitability of death. The phrase “his face remains so deathless” emphasizes the enervating, soulless nature of the system, which strips human beings of their identity and reduces them to mere cogs in a machine. The chorus of the song features the singer stating that they refuse to give up or give in, indicating that they will continue to fight no matter how bleak the circumstances are.
The second verse delves deeper into the oppressive nature of society, comparing it to a loaded weapon with nobody exempt from its destructive power. Here, “el sistema” or “the system” is held up as a prime example of this destructive force, further extending the idea that society itself is broken and corrupt. The lines “His destiny so fucked up, his face remains so deathless” calls back to the first verse, emphasizing how there seems to be only one fearful outcome no matter what one does in this world.
The final verse takes a more spiritual tone, with the singer questioning God’s indifference to their suffering. The lines “give me another breath, Speak to me” imply a desire for renewal, perhaps the hope for spiritual transformation or a need for a change that comes in this world or the afterlife. The chorus is repeated one final time, with the repeated phrase “This is war” underscoring the message that life is the battlefield and only those who fight until the end have a chance to emerge victorious.
Line by Line Meaning
He was enslaved, to the dirty system, pero muriу (to face the end) mother fucking come on
He was a slave to the corrupt system and now he's dead. It's frustrating and infuriating.
This was the final mission
His death was his final mission, whether he knew it or not.
His life had just begun
Despite his death, he had so much life left to live.
It all had to be so fucked up
Everything had to go wrong and end so tragically.
His death to me, so fucked up
The artist is still grappling with the unfairness and senselessness of the death.
His face remains so deathless
Even in death, the person's face remains expressionless and still.
This is war
The situation is dire and the singer is ready to fight for what they believe in.
And I swear that I'm not giving up or giving in
The artist is determined not to surrender, no matter what the cost.
This life is war
Life itself is a battle, with everyday struggles and hardships to overcome.
Society is a loaded weapon
Society itself can be dangerous and harmful, capable of causing great harm.
No one is exempt from the bullet within
Everyone is vulnerable to the damage society can cause.
El sistema (the system) is a prime example
The political and social systems are especially flawed and corrupt.
De lo que pasa cuando (of what's to happen next)
The current state of things foreshadows even worse things to come.
The streets could be so fucked up
The world outside can be just as dangerous and harmful as any system.
His destiny so fucked up
The person's fate was just as unfair and cruel as their death.
Dios mio, alma mia, їpor que me as llevado la vida? (God of mine, soul of mine, why have you taken my life)
The artist questions why their life has been taken.
Cuando yo todo te lo he dado (when I have given everything to you)
The artist feels they have given their all to a higher power they believe in.
En mi hora de muerte, no me dejes morir (in my hour of need, don't let me die)
As they face death, the singer pleads for help and strength.
Necesito otra vida, Necesito que me digas (give me another breath, Speak to me)
The singer desires more life and guidance, hoping for a second chance.
Is this war?
The artist is questioning if this fight is really worth it.
Then I swear that I'm not giving up or giving in
Despite the doubt, the artist remains steadfast in their determination to keep fighting.
This is war
Ultimately, the struggle is worth it and they are committed to the fight.
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darkness8686
Слишком круто что б быть реальностью. Я их слушала пол года. Я не знаю английского, но знаю все песни на память. Они уникальны и ненормальны. Подсадили меня на свой ню-метал)
@MrIWAFilms
been following these guys for years, one of the most underrated latin metal bands of all time. a truly awesome double percussion masterpiece of a band. Wish i could do guest vocals..... I trained listening to Christian
@OmegaSaurus
When he said "Society is a loaded weapon"
I felt that, we do live in one
@Andy-ry5ew
Hope this will be the trigger for us
@TheBrutaltaker1
Que energía tan alta ...suena BRUTAL ¡¡¡
@guidos2090
1:25
They went from folk music to thrash metal, to nu metal, to alternative metal in just a minute and a half
And then they went groove metal at the end. I love it
@slevingarganera8375
and bits of metalcore
@edwinemiliorosasmontanez6943
Recuerdo que con esta banda por alla en el 2005 comence a escuchar metal!!! Y aun siento como la primera vez.
@CamYah1
This song fookin slaps. After all these years Ill Nińo still hits different
@castingflaw
6/15/2020: my son and daughter got me hooked on Ill nino years ago took the wife and me to see them at “Peabodys” a long time ago the wife got her visor singed by the entire band an amazing show I listen to them every chance I get (the neighbors too) and my grand daughter sings “blood is thicker than water” stay healthy stay strong.