Strange War
Phantom Blue Lyrics
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Isn't it enough that it's somewhat living hell
Yeah, it's kinda scary being driven by a fool
It doesn't really matter babe got better things to do
[Chorus]
Yeah, you know the place when the lights go down
It's another world we'll be in
We'll find our way tomorrow
From day one of history
It's always been the same
Everyone you know
And everyone you've met
Is driven by their own thing
Like the rulers and the kings
The highest one takes the sun
We all get the disease
The old man's soul lives in the ground
He says hello, my name's unknown to you
There is no win there is no lose in this world
An eye for an eye is all you get
Forget about the lines between love and hate
Love and hate
The lyrics to Phantom Blue's song Strange War seem to be touching on a feeling of unease and confusion that comes with living in a world where people are driven by their own agendas, and often those agendas clash. The first verse implies a sense of helplessness, with the singer feeling burdened by what seems to be an external force (perhaps a war or societal conflict) that is causing chaos in their life. They talk about being driven by a "fool" and feeling scared, but ultimately deciding that they have "better things to do" than worry about it.
The chorus seems to offer a sort of escape from this chaotic world, with the promise of a different place that they can go to when the "lights go down." It's described as "another world" where they can be free from the worries of the outside world and just enjoy the company of the person they're with. The last line of the chorus ("We'll find our way tomorrow") suggests that this escape doesn't have to be permanent, but that it's a temporary reprieve from the difficulties of everyday life.
The second verse continues with the theme of people being driven by their own interests, noting that even the most powerful people are motivated by their own desires ("Like the rulers and the kings / The highest one takes the sun"). The last few lines of the verse seem to almost contradict this idea, however, with the mention of an "old man's soul" that lives in the ground and the statement that "there is no win there is no lose in this world." It's unclear exactly what this means, but it could be interpreted as a commentary on the cyclical nature of life - that no matter what wars or conflicts arise, life goes on, and there is no real winner or loser in the grand scheme of things.
Overall, the lyrics of Strange War seem to be expressing a feeling of weariness with the conflicts and chaos of the world, but also a recognition that there are moments of beauty and escape to be found if one looks for them. It's a song that acknowledges the difficulties of life, but also offers hope and a reminder that we can find happiness even in the midst of turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Why does this always have to fall upon my head
Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with always being responsible for everything
Isn't it enough that it's somewhat living hell
The current situation is already unbearable and doesn't need extra burden
Yeah, it's kinda scary being driven by a fool
Being forced to follow someone with poor judgement is nerve-wracking
It doesn't really matter babe got better things to do
Don't have time to be concerned with those who are not contributing positively
Yeah, you know the place when the lights go down
Referring to a specific location or situation that is secret and hidden
It's another world we'll be in
Once the lights go down, the reality of the world changes
See your face 'til the sun comes up
Spending time with someone special until the morning
We'll find our way tomorrow
Not concerned about the future as it will inevitably reveal itself
From day one of history
From the beginning of time
It's always been the same
Human nature has remained consistent throughout history
Everyone you know
Every person in your life
And everyone you've met
Every person encountered throughout a lifetime
Is driven by their own thing
Each individual has their own motivation and goals in life
Like the rulers and the kings
Leaders and people in power are no exception, they too are driven by their own interests
The highest one takes the sun
The person in charge can dictate the rules and influence the course of events
We all get the disease
We all have flaws and struggle with negative aspects of our character
The old man's soul lives in the ground
Referring to death and burial
He says hello, my name's unknown to you
The dead and forgotten do not matter and are easily disregarded
There is no win there is no lose in this world
Life is not a competition, there are no clear victories or defeats
An eye for an eye is all you get
One's actions will inevitably have consequences, whether positive or negative
Forget about the lines between love and hate
Life is too complex to be defined by clear boundaries, emotions and relationships are nuanced
Love and hate
Two powerful emotions that can be difficult to distinguish in some situations
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Just bought a bootleg cd with Strange Blue Mercy & Mutha on it. Great band that fell short. Its sad.