Love & War
Macy Gray Lyrics

Got my back against the wall now
Feeling trapped and surrounded by problems

Problems that I didn't see
Being blindsided by issues or conflicts

We got caught up in tangle
Getting stuck in a complex and difficult situation

Then you tried to swing on me
Encountering hostility or aggression from someone

How could I justified
Questioning one's own actions or behavior

Mistreating the love of my life
Not treating someone you love with the respect and care they deserve

I ain't too proud to beg for better, baby
Admitting that you want something better than your current situation

That's what I deserve
Believing that you deserve to be treated well and with respect

Tried to be good to you
Making an effort to be kind and supportive to someone

Even stood there by you
Offering support and loyalty to someone, even when it's difficult

And you ran out on me anyway
Being abandoned or betrayed by someone you trusted

I must have been a fool
Feeling foolish or naive for trusting someone who let you down

'Cause all is fair in love and war
Acknowledging that, in difficult situations, people may act in ways that are not always kind or fair

So when your fighting someone you love, you better be careful
Recognizing that arguments or conflicts with loved ones can be especially challenging and emotionally charged

There no feelings, there's low blows, just in case you didn't know
Implying that people may resort to hurtful or underhanded tactics during arguments or conflicts

'Cause in the morning it will be alright, alright, alright
Hoping that things will eventually work out, despite present difficulties

Here comes him again
Encountering someone who caused pain or difficulty in the past

Streaking in my back door
Returning unexpectedly or unwelcomed

Bruised heart torn from trampling
Feeling hurt or damaged from past experiences with this person

From years of my past
Implying that the damage was done awhile ago and is still felt today

I'm painless and I'm angry
Feeling numb or detached yet still harboring anger or resentment

No time to catch feeling
Being too overwhelmed or preoccupied to process one's emotions

I've been done wrong so I'm stone cold
Becoming hardened or closed off after being hurt

And down to get even
Feeling motivated to seek revenge or make things right

Loves a gamble
Implying that love involves taking risks and is not always a sure thing

And I ain't winning
Feeling like one has lost a lot in the realm of love and relationships

Torn up from my past
Hurt or damaged from previous experiences that are difficult to forget

Love don't live here no more
Implying that love has died or gone away due to past hurts or difficulties

So why you wanna hate me?
Asking why someone is still holding onto negative feelings or resentment

I tried to hurt you 'cause you tried to play me out
Admitting to trying to get revenge and hurt someone who hurt you

So why you so cruel to me?
Asking why someone is acting cruel or unfair despite what has happened between them

You took my heart and you tried to play me soft?
Feeling like someone took advantage of your love and trust

You took my heart and stoned it
Feeling like someone hurt or damaged your heart or emotions

I didn't want you take and tried to lead you on
Suggesting that you never intended to hurt or deceive someone despite how things turned out

All I was, was good to you
Feeling like you were kind and loving despite ultimately being let down

Why you run around on me?
Asking why someone cheated or betrayed your trust

How long can this last?
Questioning how much pain or difficulty one can continue to endure

You took the best of me
Feeling like someone took everything good and valuable from you

ain't too many more days, I'm gonna be treated this way
Feeling like the situation is becoming intolerable and cannot continue

And it ain't too many more lies, I'm gonna listen to my baby
Implying that one is willing to forgive and move past things if there is honesty and genuine communication

If you listen to me, things will go a little bit better
Hoping that there can be constructive dialogue and compromise to resolve tensions or issues

Why would I listen to you?
Feeling cynical or dismissive of the idea of reconciliation or compromise

Willing to give you a chance yes I am
Hoping that things can work out and that there can be a renewed sense of trust and love