Civil War
J. Johnson Lyrics
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Like a civil war
Much less civil
Than it was before
Used to be a battle
Now it's something more
More and more
More and more
Like a civil war
More and more
Like a civil war
More and more
Like the lines are drawn
Likelihood of pact or peace
Is likely gone
Arm the ramparts
And retract the dawn
More and more
Like the lines are drawn
More and more
Like the lines are drawn
More and more
Like a civil war
Much less civil
Than it was before
Basically they're pushing at
An open door
More and more
Like a civil war
Every single fragile bond
Has finally tore
More and more
Like a civil war
Grasp the staff
With an unholy roar
More and more
Like a civil war
More and more
Like a civil war
More and more
Like a civil war
The lyrics of J. Johnson's song, Civil War, describe a society that is increasingly becoming more divided, with tensions between different groups only getting worse. The song compares the current situation to a civil war, and notes that it is now much less civil than it ever was before. The lines are drawn, and any likelihood of peace or compromise seems to be gone, as every bond that may have once held society together is now fragile and torn.
The lyrics describe an intensifying conflict, as the sides in this "civil war" become more and more entrenched. The imagery of arming the ramparts and grasping the staff with an unholy roar evokes a sense of aggression and hostility, as each side prepares for battle. The song suggests that this conflict is inevitable, as it is "pushing at an open door," with tensions having built up to a breaking point.
Line by Line Meaning
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The situation is becoming increasingly intense
Like a civil war
The conflict being described is becoming more and more similar to a civil war
Much less civil
The conflict has become less peaceful and more violent
Than it was before
The situation is now worse than it was previously
Used to be a battle
The conflict used to be a simpler and more contained fight
Now it's something more
The conflict has escalated and become more complex
More and more
The situation is continuing to worsen
Like the lines are drawn
It seems like both sides are firmly entrenched and unwilling to compromise
Likelihood of pact or peace
The chances of finding a peaceful resolution
Is likely gone
Are becoming increasingly unlikely
Arm the ramparts
Prepare for battle
And retract the dawn
Be ready to fight even in the early morning hours
Basically they're pushing at
Both sides are provoking each other
An open door
The conflict is easy to instigate because tensions are already high
Every single fragile bond
All previous attempts at reaching an agreement or establishing peace
Has finally tore
Have been completely destroyed
Grasp the staff
Pick up weapons and prepare to fight
With an unholy roar
With anger and hatred
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