Civil War
MIYNT Lyrics

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And the waves they just hit me
Like your lips they just fit me
Play around in the sunlight
Down by the beach without you why
But like the waves we are drifting
Just like the seasons we're shifting
I took the train and forgot those days
When we got lost by the ocean

Tick tock, it's time to wake up
But then we make up
For awhile
Bright lights
Baby I have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 lives
I can tell you lies, I can tell you white lies, I can tell you white lies
Red light
I told you 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 times
I can tell you lies, I can tell you white lies, I can tell you white lies
Like the waves you just come back
But whats the point when you'd walk past
Same fate we're just waitin', waitin', waitin'
Knock knock, it's time to wake up
But then we'd make up, but why?
Bright lights
Baby I have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 lives
I can tell you lies, I can tell you white lies, I can tell you white lies
Red light
I told you 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 times
I can tell you lies, I can tell you white lies, I can tell you white lies
So why tell me the truth, baby
Cause' what comes goes around
Because what comes goes around
Because what comes goes around
Because what comes goes, cause what comes goes
Baby I have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 lives
I can tell you white lies
Red light
I told you 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 times
I can tell you lies, I can tell you white lies, I can tell you white lies
(white lies)
Because what comes goes around

Because what comes goes
Because what comes goes around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MIYNT's song "Civil War" express a sense of confusion and uncertainty in a strained relationship, as the waves of the ocean both metaphorically and literally hit and drift the singer. The imagery of the beach and the ocean symbolize a previous happy time with her partner, but she now feels lost and disconnected without them. The singer reflects on their relationship as cycles of arguing, making up, and telling lies, wondering why it feels so difficult to remain truthful with each other. The repetition of the phrase "Bright lights" suggests an attempt to move forward and find hope in the relationship, despite the troubles, but the singer acknowledges the cycle will likely continue.

The lyrics also hint at an underlying emotional pain and sense of powerlessness. The frequent "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9" repetition may symbolize the inevitability and cyclical nature of the relationship's conflicts. The chorus repeating the phrase "what comes goes around" implies a sense of karma or fate, further emphasizing the idea that the singer is trapped in this cycle. The song portrays a sense of acceptance of this cyclical nature, but also a sense of resignation, as the singer ultimately feels powerless to break the cycle.

Line by Line Meaning

And the waves they just hit me
The waves of nostalgia and memories of our past are overwhelming me.

Like your lips they just fit me
Our connection was so effortless and natural, like two puzzle pieces fitting together perfectly.

Play around in the sunlight
We used to enjoy each other's company and have fun together in the bright and happy times.

Down by the beach without you why
Being by the beach without you feels empty and pointless, as it was a place we used to share and make memories together.

But like the waves we are drifting
Just like the waves that flow back and forth, we are drifting apart and becoming distant from each other.

Just like the seasons we're shifting
Our relationship is changing and evolving like the seasons, as we grow and move on from each other.

I took the train and forgot those days
I left and moved on with my life, forgetting the memories we once shared together.

When we got lost by the ocean
We shared a moment of losing ourselves in each other by the vast and endless ocean.

Tick tock, it's time to wake up
It's time to face the reality and the truth of our relationship.

But then we make up
But then we reconcile and make amends temporarily, only to go back to our usual routine later.

For awhile
Only for a short period of time.

Bright lights
The exciting and glamorous lifestyle that comes with telling lies and deceiving others.

Baby I have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 lives
I can keep telling you lies and get away with it, thinking I have the power to control our relationship.

I can tell you lies, I can tell you white lies, I can tell you white lies
I can deceive you in any way possible, covering it up with excuses and justifications.

Red light
The warning sign of danger and consequences that I choose to ignore.

I told you 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 times
I've already told you so many lies before, but I can't stop myself from doing it again.

Like the waves you just come back
You keep coming back to me like the waves that hit the shore, but we can't regain what we've lost.

But whats the point when you'd walk past
What's the point of trying to revive our relationship when you'll just leave me again?

Same fate we're just waitin', waitin', waitin'
We're both waiting for a change or a sign that things will get better, but it seems like we're stuck in the same cycle.

Knock knock, it's time to wake up
It's time for us to face the reality and move on from our toxic relationship.

But then we'd make up, but why?
But then we'd reconcile and make amends, but why bother when it's just temporary and we'll fall back into the same routine?

So why tell me the truth, baby
Why bother telling me the truth when we're both living in a world of lies and deception?

Cause' what comes goes around
We'll both face the consequences of our actions and the lies we've told each other.

Because what comes goes around
We'll both receive the karma that we deserve for our actions and mistakes.

Baby I have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 lives
I can keep repeating my mistakes and using up my chances, but eventually, it'll catch up to me.

I can tell you white lies
I can deceive you with lies that seem harmless, but they'll still contribute to our toxic relationship.

Because what comes goes around
We'll both receive the consequences of our actions, whether it's good or bad.

Because what comes goes
The things we do and say will have an impact and consequences eventually.

Because what comes goes around
We'll both face the consequences of our lies and actions, whether it's immediate or in the future.

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