War Paint
Madeline Merlo Lyrics
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When even the air you breathe
Is just too much for your lungs to take
And all the words that you dont say
I hear your SOS on the radio
As you're driving away
C'mon pick up your phone
Dont have to face it alone
Yeah i want you to know
I will stand your ground
Ill kiss your battle scars
And leave my XO mark till you can feel it
Can ya feel it?
You can call my name
Ill hold your hand grenade
Keep all your secrets safe 'til you can see me
Can you see me coming?
Running for ya dead of night
Can you hear me? Hola you're alright
Ill take your fears and wipe your eyes and wear it all like war paint
Wear it all like war paint, wear it all like war paint
I see gold, when you're black and blue
I love the colours burning beautiful that you wanna use
When all you want is to get out alive
You dont have to cry for me to hear
Your battle cry
C'mon turn on your light
I've been waiting all night
To fight with you and for you
When all your flags are white
I will stand your ground
Ill kiss your battle scars
And leave my XO mark till you can feel it
Can ya feel it?
You can call my name
I'll hold your hand grenade
Keep all your secrets safe 'til you can see me
Can you see me coming?
Running for ya dead of night
Can you hear me? Holla you're alright
I'll take your fears and wipe your eyes and wear it all like war paint
Wear it all like war paint, wear it all like war paint
Wear it all like war paint, wear it all like war paint
Repeat
The song "War Paint" by Madeline Merlo is all about being there for someone during their darkest moments, and providing support when everything else seems to have failed them. The first verse conveys the message that it's okay to not be okay, especially when you're struggling with something that is making it hard to breathe. The lyrics try to connect with the listener, by acknowledging all the things they keep bottled up inside, and assuring them that their call for help has been heard.
The chorus begins with expressing the desire to stand by the person, to hold their hand through their toughest battles, and be there to comfort them through their pain. When they're feeling alone, they can call out for the singer, and she'll hold onto their fears like a grenade, listening to their battle cries and wiping their tears. She'll wear what's hurting them like war paint, reminding them that they're not in it alone. The song concludes with a promise of unwavering support, indicating that no matter how worn out they are from fighting, they're never in it alone.
Overall, the songpowerfully communicates the idea of being there for someone, even when everything else seems to have failed them. The lyrics are emotional, and act as an emotional charge to be strong and brave in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Its okay to not be okay
It's alright to feel vulnerable and be honest about your struggles.
When even the air you breathe
Sometimes life can feel suffocating.
Is just too much for your lungs to take
The weight of the world can be overwhelming.
And all the words that you dont say
When you're struggling, it can be hard to voice your concerns.
I hear your SOS on the radio
I can sense when you're calling out for help.
As you're driving away
Even when you're physically distant, I'm still here for you.
C'mon pick up your phone
Don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Dont have to face it alone
You don't have to go through your struggles alone.
Im gunna fight with you and for you
I'm committed to helping you overcome whatever you're facing.
Yeah i want you to know
It's important to me that you feel supported.
I will stand your ground
I'll be your rock when you feel like everything is crumbling.
Ill kiss your battle scars
I'll accept and embrace you for who you are, even with your flaws.
And leave my XO mark till you can feel it
I'll make sure you know how much I care about you.
Can ya feel it?
Do you know how much I care about you?
You can call my name
You can count on me to be there for you.
Ill hold your hand grenade
I'll help you navigate your fears and anxieties.
Keep all your secrets safe 'til you can see me
I'll keep your personal struggles confidential out of respect and to protect your privacy.
Can you see me coming?
Are you ready for me to help you through this?
Running for ya dead of night
I'm here for you even during the darkest moments.
Can you hear me? Hola you're alright
It's a reminder that you'll be okay.
Ill take your fears and wipe your eyes and wear it all like war paint
I'll help wipe your tears and support you every step of the way.
Wear it all like war paint, wear it all like war paint
We'll face these struggles together, as a team.
I see gold, when you're black and blue
Despite your struggles, I see your inner light and beauty.
I love the colours burning beautiful that you wanna use
I accept and encourage you to express yourself in whatever way makes you happy.
When all you want is to get out alive
When you're struggling, it's hard to see a way out.
You dont have to cry for me to hear
You don't have to be vocal about your pain for me to sense it.
Your battle cry
Your strength and resilience despite the struggles.
C'mon turn on your light
Allow yourself to feel hope in a time of darkness.
I've been waiting all night
I'm ready and willing to support you, even if it takes all night.
When all your flags are white
When you feel like you're giving up, I'll still be there to support you.
Wear it all like war paint, wear it all like war paint
Together, we'll face these struggles head-on.
Writer(s): April Geesbreght, Madeline Merlo, Eric Olson
Contributed by Kayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brenda Wallace
As a person battling depression for many years this song is uplifting for me and gives me strength and courage to continue the fight . Thank-you Madeline .
Taylor Heart
💛💙💜🙏🙏🙏
Taylor Heart
💕💕💖💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏
Elyssa VanDeVrede
I struggle majorly with depression, anxiety, and many other mental health issues. This song, is amazing. It really touched me. I have no words to describe this song, with how deep it touched me. This song is a strong thing that keeps me going. It is absolutely lovely!!
Where's the Lamb SAUCE!!
Me too
angelbaumgartner
@Brenda Wallace thank you dear. This was a year ago. I won’t lie and say it’s been an easy road because it’s been far from an easy road. I still struggle from the situation that happen. I can’t wait for the day when I can say I I am healed!
Brenda Wallace
@angelbaumgartner You are a beautiful person . Keep your head up high . The struggle is real but you will win ! I have been in a similar situation but have a
made it more than 15 years I I am going to take one day at a time . You can too !
angelbaumgartner
Elyssa VanDeVrede I have been struggling with depression the past three years and recently anxiety. It’s not a good time. There was a situation that happened that really triggered my depression where I wanted to slit my wrists. Told my mom I was going too. I now have to see a counseller and my meds have been upped.
Elyssa VanDeVrede
Thank you so much Madeline for creating this song!
Chad M.
As a veteran with OSI's/PTSD I wanted to say thank you for this song.
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