Lior (born Lior Attar, in Rishon LeZion, Israel, in 1977) is an Israeli-bor… Read Full Bio ↴Lior (born Lior Attar, in Rishon LeZion, Israel, in 1977) is an Israeli-born Australian singer-songwriter based in Melbourne. A talented guitarist and vocalist, his sound is defined by the combination of contemporary roots with many Israeli/Middle Eastern and Jewish influences.

In early 2005, Lior released his debut album, "Autumn Flow". The album was nominated for three ARIA Awards: Best Breakthrough Artist, Best Male Artist, and Best Independent Release, the album was also nominated for the J Award, presented by youth radio station Triple J for the "Australian Album of the Year" . Due to the success of "Autumn Flow" in Australia, it was subsequently released overseas.

In 2006 Lior was further nominated for two ARIA Awards for his live album "Doorways of My Mind" - Best Blues and Roots Album; and Best Independent Release.

In February 2008, Lior's second album, "Corner of an endless road" was released.

In 2010, Lior released his third studio album, 'Tumbling into the Dawn'.

Stuck in a War
Lior Lyrics

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You say i'm the one that used to get you so high
Now sugar of angels is always worth another try
You claim that you're mellow but you're stuck in a war

Take one good look
Now tell me why you sore

You still got my money and you're sitting on dessert

You like to keep it coming though you know it's gonna hurt
Flat tyer desire boiling on the pressure cooker
You say bring it on
C'mon just a little bit harder

And you know it
You know it
You know it
You know it
You know it
You know it
That times are a changing
And everybody's growing
But you're not moving on

Parading your freedom
Through the bars you hide behind
But i see the child
Look through the windows of your mind
I've seen you naked
So free and wild
I know most of what you hide

And you know it
You know it
You know it
You know it
You know it
You know it
That times are a changing
And everybody's growing
But you're not moving on

And you know it
You know it
You know it
You know it
You know it
You know it
That times are a changing

And everybody's growing
But you're not moving on

Overall Meaning

In the song "Stuck in a War," Lior speaks about a person who is stuck in a cycle of destructive behavior. This person used to rely on the singer for a rush or high, but has now turned to other things, like "sugar of angels," to achieve the same feeling. Despite claiming to be "mellow," the person is clearly still fighting a personal battle. The lyrics hint at some kind of addiction or self-destructive behavior, as the person is taking money they owe and indulging in things that they know will hurt them.

Lior then implores this person to take a good look at themselves and ask why they continue to engage in this behavior, despite knowing the consequences. The person's desire is like a "flat tire," slowly boiling over like a "pressure cooker." They claim to be able to handle anything, asking for it to be brought on, but Lior knows that this behavior cannot last forever.

In the second stanza, Lior speaks about the person's freedom, which is actually just a facade behind which they are hiding. The singer has seen this person at their lowest, and while they may parade around like they have total control and freedom, Lior knows they are just "looking through the windows of your mind." The ultimate message of the song is that while everybody else is moving on and growing, this person is stuck in their own cycle of destructive behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

You say i'm the one that used to get you so high
You're blaming me for your past addiction to a certain substance that you used to love.

Now sugar of angels is always worth another try
You're implying that you're willing to try it again, even if it's bad for you.

You claim that you're mellow but you're stuck in a war
You said that you're calm, but in reality, you're fighting an internal battle against yourself.

Take one good look
Please pay attention to what I'm about to say.

Now tell me why you sore
Please tell me why you feel hurt.

You still got my money and you're sitting on dessert
You still owe me money, even though you're enjoying a sweet treat.

You like to keep it coming though you know it's gonna hurt
You enjoy the temporary high, even though the consequences will be painful in the long run.

Flat tyer desire boiling on the pressure cooker
Your unfulfilled desires are simmering, and you're about to reach a boiling point.

You say bring it on
You're eager to face whatever comes your way.

C'mon just a little bit harder
You're daring life to become even more difficult.

And you know it
You're aware of this fact.

That times are a changing
The world is evolving and progressing.

And everybody's growing
People are maturing and advancing in their lives.

But you're not moving on
You're stagnant and not progressing in your own life.

Parading your freedom
You're flaunting your perceived independence.

Through the bars you hide behind
But in reality, you're still confined by internal struggles.

But i see the child
However, I can see the vulnerable and innocent part of you.

Look through the windows of your mind
I'm observing your thoughts and emotions.

I've seen you naked
I've witnessed your true, unfiltered self.