Battlefield
Pushwagon Lyrics
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something that i just can't find
I've been looking for love in desolate places
desolate like my mind
I've been searching for the heart of divinity
the heart of divinity high
ain't looking for clues at the scene of the crime
The killer ain't doing time
your kiss of sweet relieve
is a bell of doom ringin' in the night
O' lovers cannot see
for blindness is in thee
your meadow is a battlefield for me
I've been lookin' for something
something that i just can't find
I've been looking for love in desolate places
desolate like my mind
i've been searchin for the heart of divinity
for the heart of divinity high
ain't looking for clues at the scene of the crime
the killer ain't doin' time
O' shadow leave me be
your kiss of sweet relieve
is a bell of doom ringin' in the night
O' lovers cannot see
for blindness is in thee
your meadow is a battlefield for me
Why can't we see what we're doin'
who do we think that we're foolin
Let the fool in yourself break out of these chains
let it loose like a hurricane
-guitarbattle-
I've been lookin for something
something that i just can't find
I've been looking for love in desolate places
desolate like my mind
I've been searching for the heart of divinity
the heart of divinity high
ain't looking for clues at the scene of the crime
the Killer ain't doin' time
O' shadow leave me be
your kiss of sweet relieve
is a bell of doom ringin' in the night
O' lovers cannot see
for blindness is in thee
you're meadow is a battlefield for me
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The lyrics to Pushwagon's song, "Battlefield," convey a sense of longing and searching for something that is seemingly impossible to find. The opening lines, "I've been looking for something, something that I just can't find," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is searching for love in desolate places, both physically and metaphorically. The idea of the heart of divinity, and the sensibility of searching for something higher than oneself, adds a spiritual element to the song.
The mention of a killer not doing time adds a layer of frustration and disillusionment, highlighting a lack of justice and accountability in society. The shadow mentioned in the lyrics seems to represent a sort of dangerous temptation, and the singer is calling for it to leave them alone. The contrast between the kiss of sweet relief and the bell of doom is a powerful one, highlighting the conflict between momentary pleasure and long-term consequences.
The final lines of the song, "your meadow is a battlefield for me," bring the battlefield metaphor full circle. The idea of a meadow being a battlefield suggests that even things that seem peaceful and idyllic can hide danger and conflict. Overall, the song conveys a sense of searching for something that is just out of reach, while grappling with the complexities and contradictions of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been looking for something
The singer is searching for a specific, undefined thing
something that i just can't find
Despite their efforts, the singer has been unable to locate what they're looking for
I've been looking for love in desolate places
The singer has been seeking love in areas without much hope or opportunity
desolate like my mind
Their mind is similarly bleak and barren
I've been searching for the heart of divinity
The artist is seeking a deeper understanding of something spiritual or divine
the heart of divinity high
This understanding is elevated or exalted in nature
ain't looking for clues at the scene of the crime
The singer is not interested in investigating or uncovering wrongdoing
the killer ain't doin' time
The person responsible for a harmful action has not been held accountable
O' shadow leave me be
The artist is requesting to be left alone by something dark or ominous
your kiss of sweet relieve
The feeling of relief offered is only temporary and will lead to negative consequences
is a bell of doom ringin' in the night
The temporary relief is a warning of coming misfortune or harm
O' lovers cannot see
Others who are in love are unable to recognize the artist's plight and offer assistance
for blindness is in thee
This inability to see is due to their own limited perspective and understanding
your meadow is a battlefield for me
The romantic setting is fraught with danger and strife for the singer
Contributed by Oliver E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.