Battle Scars
Mod Sun Lyrics


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I like the first shot better than the last
You always pour a little too much in my glass
We're always throwing words
It's hard to take them back but we do it anyway
And yeah, we clean up well but we're a mess
And it's hard to say who's filled with more regret
Promise the last time would really be the last but here we go anyway
I say it's time for the truth
You say it's time that I leave
I think the problem is you, is you, is you
You think the problem is me
Now it's your word against mine
We don't know who to believe
I think the problem is you, is you, is you
You think the problem is me

Goin in circles and bringing up the past
Feels like I'm tip-toeing on broken glass
So many battle scars
That now I'm losing track and there's nothing left to save
So break the news again to all our friends
It's such a shame that we couldn't see the end (see the end)
It's the last time, it really is the last, I can't go another day
(I can't go another day)

I say it's time for the truth, hey
You say it's time that I leave (you say it's time that I leave)
I think the problem is you, is you, is you
You think the problem is me
Now it's your word against mine (your word against mine)
We don't know who to believe
I think the problem is you, is you, is you
You think the problem is me

Now it's your word against mine
We don't know who to believe
I think the problem is you
Is you, is you, is you, is you

I say it's time for the truth
I know it's time that I leave (you say it's time that I leave)
I know the problem is you, is you, is you
It can't be me
Oh fuck your word against mine, yeah
We all know who to believe (we all know who to believe)




I know the problem is you, is you, is you
You think the problem is me (you think the problem is me)

Overall Meaning

The song Battle Scars by Mod Sun talks about a dysfunctional relationship that is full of issues and problems. The lyrics indicate that this relationship is toxic, and the couple has been through a lot of rough patches. The song describes the difficulties in trying to fix a relationship that is profoundly broken, and in the end, the couple realizes that there is nothing left to save. The lyrics are emotional and intense, creating a sense of sadness and despair.


The song also touches on the issue of trust in relationships. The couple doesn't know who to believe, and there's a constant sense of uncertainty and instability. The lyrics indicate that the couple keeps going in circles, bringing up the past, and it feels like they're tip-toeing on broken glass. The constant rehashing of old wounds has left emotional scars that have become too much to bear. The chorus emphasizes this point, with the repeated line "I think the problem is you, is you, is you, You think the problem is me."


Overall, Battle Scars is a tragic song about a relationship beyond repair. It is an emotional journey that captures the despair of a couple that has tried to make things work, only to realize that it's time to let go.


Line by Line Meaning

I like the first shot better than the last
I prefer the early stages of our relationship compared to where we are now.


You always pour a little too much in my glass
You tend to overdo things, like your emotions or actions towards me.


We're always throwing words
We have arguments and fights which often result in verbal exchanges.


It's hard to take them back but we do it anyway
Although we know that our words can be hurtful and damaging, we still say them in moments of anger or frustration.


And yeah, we clean up well but we're a mess
We may seem presentable and polished to others but our relationship is actually chaotic and troubled.


And it's hard to say who's filled with more regret
We both have things we regret in this relationship and it's difficult to determine who made more mistakes.


Promise the last time would really be the last but here we go anyway
We have made promises to end our fights or relationship before, but we always end up continuing with the same destructive behavior.


I say it's time for the truth
I think we need to be honest with each other and face the realities of our relationship.


You say it's time that I leave
You believe that separating is the best solution to end our problems.


I think the problem is you, is you, is you
I think you are the main cause of our issues and conflicts.


You think the problem is me
You believe that I am the main cause of our issues and conflicts.


Now it's your word against mine
Our perspectives and opinions differ and we can't seem to reach a common ground.


We don't know who to believe
We are both uncertain as to what the real problem is and who is at fault.


Goin in circles and bringing up the past
We keep on revisiting the same old issues and bringing up past mistakes that are unresolved.


Feels like I'm tip-toeing on broken glass
I feel like I'm walking on eggshells around you because anything I say or do could spark another conflict.


So many battle scars
Our problems have caused us so much emotional pain and distress that we are left with many emotional scars.


That now I'm losing track and there's nothing left to save
Our issues have gotten so out of control that it seems hopeless and futile to try and fix our relationship.


So break the news again to all our friends
We have likely talked about our relationship problems to our friends before and now we need to update them about our latest issues and conflicts.


It's such a shame that we couldn't see the end (see the end)
It's unfortunate that we couldn't foresee the negative implications of our behavior earlier and prevent the damage from escalating.


It's the last time, it really is the last, I can't go another day
We have reached a tipping point and we cannot continue with our current destructive behavior anymore.


Oh fuck your word against mine, yeah
I am frustrated with our constant disagreements and contradictory opinions.


We all know who to believe (we all know who to believe)
We both have our own perspectives and opinions but we need to figure out a way to end our conflicts and reach an agreement.


I know the problem is you, is you, is you
I am certain that you are the root of our relationship problems.


You think the problem is me (you think the problem is me)
You believe that I am the main cause of our issues and conflicts.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEREK SMITH, JOHN CLARK, JOHN FELDMAN, KATIE CECIL, MATTHEW MARINO, OLIVIA MIRALDI, TONY RODINI

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Lyrics
I like the first shot better than the last
You always pour a little too much in my glass
We're always throwing words, it's hard to take them back
But we do it anyway
Yeah we clean up well but we're a mess
And it's hard to say who's filled with more regret
Promise the last time would really be the last
But here we go anyway...

I say it's time for the truth
You say it's time that I leave
I think the problem is you, is you, is you...
You think the problem is me
Now it's your word against mine
We don't know who to believe
I think the problem is you, is you, is you...
You think the problem is me

Goin in circles and bringing up the past
Feels like I'm tip-toeing on broken glass
So many battle scars that now I'm losing track
And there's nothing left to save
So break the news again to all our friends
It's such a shame that we couldn't see the end
It's the last time, it really is the last I can't go another day
I can't go another day

I say it's time for the truth
You say it's time that I leave
I think the problem is you, is you, is you...
You think the problem is me
Now it's your word against mine
We don't know who to believe
I think the problem is you, is you, is you...
You think the problem is me

Now it's your word against mine
We don't know who to believe
I think the problem is you, is you, is you, is you, it's you...

I say it's time for the truth
I know it's time that I leave
I know the problem is you, is you, is you...
It can't be me
Oh fuck your word against mine
We all know who to believe
I know the problem is you, is you, is you...
You think the problem is me



All comments from YouTube:

@MODSUN

So grateful for everyone who listens to my music. I really mean that, y’all truly mean the world to me.

@RaurXDberry

And we're grateful for making this music

@justjade93

And we're grateful for you 🖤 Keep making music

@dramaticdreamer2838

I agree. This song is pretty fucking special..any song with a video of you playing the drums too is crazy fire.

@mayburk2336

Fell in love with this song the moment you started to give us those little clips. Keep it up @modsun

@abbyrice6224

Its hard not to listen to them when you keep making amazing music and videos 😊😊

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@JohnnieGuilbert

Wow that video was incredible love the song
Mod you keep killing it love this.

@richierich6732

Mod is a sellout he's faking a relationship with avril lavigne for a much needed career boost.

@JohnnieGuilbert

@Richie rich and you would know that how?

@richierich6732

@Johnnie Guilbert I know they are faking it because avril and I have known each other for more than twenty years. Avril is already married.

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