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The Guns of Love
Maura O'Connell Lyrics
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The nights will burn like never before
Pride will fall and foundations rattle
When guns of love put an end to war
I don't mean to say we should all surrender
I don't mean to say we shouldn't do our part
When it comes time to choose our weapons
Tell me what's to keep us from reaching for the heart
'Cause you know how strong a little love can be
So try and imagine all the power you'll see
When guns of love are brought into battle
The night will burn like never before
Pride will fall and foundations rattle
When guns of love put an end to war
I don't understand why nothing changes
We take the same road time and time again
We let it all ride on pride and vengeance
Knowing it's a game nobody's gonna win
So bet on your anger if that's what you choose
Nothing's gonna change, everybody's gonna lose
To guns of love are brought into battle
The nights skys burn like never before
Pride will fall and foundations rattle
When guns of love put an end to war
If we get another shot
Better try to aim a little higher
It's gonna take a lot of thought
But we can't keep fighting
Fire with fire
(Fire with fire)
When guns of love are brought into battle
The nights will burn like never before
Pride will fall and foundations rattle
When guns of love put an end to war
When guns of love are brought into battle
The nights skys burn like never before
Pride will fall and foundations rattle
When guns of love put an end to war
Guns of love
Guns of love put an end to war
The Guns of Love by Maura O'Connell is a song that envisions a world where love is the weapon used to put an end to war. The lyrics suggest that with "guns of love" brought into battle, the night will burn like never before, and pride will fall while foundations rattle. The song recognizes that change is not possible unless it is made with intent, and sometimes that requires a different approach. Maura O'Connell encourages listeners to consider the power of love and the potential outcome of using it as a weapon.
The song's message is that peace can be achieved without violence, that it only takes love to combat hate, and that we need to rethink how we approach conflict. It showcases love as a powerful tool that can bring real change if we choose to use it as a weapon. In the last verse, she highlights the importance of aiming high and thinking critically about how to use love to end war. The Guns of Love is a song that reminds us of the need to find ways to resolve our differences peacefully.
Line by Line Meaning
With guns of love brought into battle
Using love as a weapon, we can conquer any battle
The nights will burn like never before
Love is potent enough to light up even the darkest and dullest of nights
Pride will fall and foundations rattle
Pride and arrogance, which are the leading causes of war, will crumble when confronted with love
When guns of love put an end to war
We can put an end to war by using love as a substitute for weapons
I don't mean to say we should all surrender
Opting for love does not mean giving up or surrendering
I don't mean to say we shouldn't do our part
We should all endeavor to play our role in spreading love
Tell me what's to keep us from reaching for the heart
What's preventing us from choosing love as our weapon?
'Cause you know how strong a little love can be
Even a minute amount of love has the power to accomplish great things
So try and imagine all the power you'll see
Imagine the possible impact love can have if we all opt for it
I don't understand why nothing changes
It's baffling why things don't change despite past attempts
We take the same road time and time again
We keep repeating our ways, leaving us back where we started
We let it all ride on pride and vengeance
War often stems from pride and the desire for vengeance
Knowing it's a game nobody's gonna win
War is ultimately self-destructive, and there would be no winners
So bet on your anger if that's what you choose
If anger-driven conflict is the path you choose, prepare to lose
Nothing's gonna change, everybody's gonna lose
If we choose the path of conflict, nothing will change, and we'll all lose
If we get another shot
If given another chance
Better try to aim a little higher
We should strive for a greater goal and opt for a peaceful solution this time.
It's gonna take a lot of thought
It's going to be a challenging task that will require deep thinking and consideration
But we can't keep fighting
We need to stop fighting
Fire with fire
We can't continue responding with violence and force
When guns of love are brought into battle
Love will become our weapon of choice for wars
Guns of love
Love as a weapon
Guns of love put an end to war
Love can bring about the end of wars
Contributed by Dominic O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Hal Chester
This woman is amazing! I can't believe there are only 2 comments on this! Maura McConnell is a national treasure! (And yes, Moffatts' version is good, too.)
Rebecca W.
You are really correct about only four comments, David. I have been playing this song all day long. It is just great.
Ellen Duggan
This is the greatest song of all time !!! 😊
alpha bill
I agree. I'm glad we can share the same feelings
Thais Gloor
This whole album is good, but this song is why I bought it oh so long ago. It is appropriate always, and especially now!!
名雪アンニ江戸川ヴァサリ🌸🩰
This sounds more fun...but i still prefer those little voices of the young moffatts's version...but this still good too
Duncan Mcpherson
Gee Tee British 38 service Vs Glock death Star rearmed hahahaha