CIVIL WAR
Russ Lyrics


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Man, that shit was stupid
Yeah, come on

Call my phone (yeah)
I don't wanna text you anymore
I just wanna stop this civil war, baby, please (please)
Call my phone
I don't wanna text you anymore
I just wanna stop this civil war, baby, please (please)

Yeah, he don't wanna call it quits, she don't wanna call it quits
Even though they both been screamin'
Both got reasons, yeah-yeah
Never turn your back on love, been with you from the jump
Even though they both been screamin'
Both got reasons, yeah-yeah
Every night, it's the same old thing
Fuck and fight, it's the same old thing
Wake up, make up, repeat
Both of them say, put the blame on me
He be actin' so prideful, stop
She be actin' so prideful, stop
Wake up, make up, repeat
Both of them say, put the blame on me

Call my phone (yeah)
I don't wanna text you anymore
I just wanna stop this civil war, baby, please (please)
Call my phone
I don't wanna text you anymore
I just wanna stop this civil war, baby, please (please)

Yeah, they been sparring seein' which one's gonna drop first
Doesn't matter 'cause they both got hurt, clockwork
How they all over each other's sixes?
No amount of blunts or Henny is gonna fix this
Get to the core of it, talk, start explorin' it
They so out of tune wit' each other, they ignorin' it
Actin' like the problems ain't there, stick around outta fear
Of startin' over wit' someone and wastin' another year

Call my phone (yeah)
I don't wanna text you anymore
I just wanna stop this civil war, baby, please (please)
Call my phone
I don't wanna text you anymore
I just wanna stop this civil war, baby, please (please)

And they try, they stuck through it, they cut through it
If that ain't work, they fuck through it




If that ain't work, they fuck through it
If that ain't work, they fuck through it

Overall Meaning

In "Civil War", Russ addresses a couple who are on the verge of ending their relationship due to continuous arguments and disagreements. The song is an appeal to the couple to stop communicating through texts and phone calls and attempt to resolve their issues by talking to each other. The couple has been trying to outdo each other, but they are both hurting each other. Russ talks about how love shouldn't come easy, and they have been through ups and downs in their relationship, but they need to understand what's essential—the love they share. He encourages both individuals to put aside their pride and work things out.


The song's first verse highlights how the couple has been caught up in a vicious cycle of arguing, making up, and repeating the process. Russ advises them to break this cycle by talking instead of fighting. He also points out that no amount of substance abuse can fix the problem. In the second verse, Russ urges the couple to stop avoiding the issues at hand and start exploring the core of their problems. He touches on the fear of starting over with someone and wasting another year with a partner that they don't understand.


In conclusion, "Civil War" is a commentary on the complexities of relationships and how they can become a fight for power. Russ highlights the need for communication, empathy, and understanding between partners. The song teaches listeners that love doesn't come easy and that maintaining a healthy relationship requires effort.


Line by Line Meaning

Man, that shit was stupid
The situation they are in is ridiculous and unnecessary


Call my phone (yeah)
Asking the partner to make a direct call instead of text


I don't wanna text you anymore
Texting only leads to fights and misunderstandings


I just wanna stop this civil war, baby, please (please)
The constant fighting and arguing feels like a war and he wants it to end


Yeah, he don't wanna call it quits, she don't wanna call it quits
Neither of them is willing to end the relationship even though they are having issues


Even though they both been screamin'
Both of them have been expressing their anger and frustration loudly


Both got reasons, yeah-yeah
Both of them have their own valid reasons for being upset


Never turn your back on love, been with you from the jump
Even though they are having problems, he still believes in their love and commitment to each other


Every night, it's the same old thing
Their fights and arguments are becoming repetitive and exhausting


Fuck and fight, it's the same old thing
Their fights often escalate to physical and sexual interactions


Wake up, make up, repeat
Their cycle of fighting, then making up, then repeating the process continues


Both of them say, put the blame on me
Both parties are willing to take the blame for their issues


He be actin' so prideful, stop
He is being too proud and unwilling to compromise


She be actin' so prideful, stop
She is similarly being too proud and not willing to back down


Yeah, they been sparring seein' which one's gonna drop first
They have been arguing to see who will give in first


Doesn't matter 'cause they both got hurt, clockwork
Both of them are getting hurt in the process, like clockwork


No amount of blunts or Henny is gonna fix this
Drinking or using substances won't solve their issues


Get to the core of it, talk, start explorin' it
They need to address the root of their problems and communicate openly


They so out of tune wit' each other, they ignorin' it
They are no longer on the same page and are ignoring it


Actin' like the problems ain't there, stick around outta fear
They are avoiding addressing their issues in the relationship because they are afraid of what may happen if they do


Of startin' over wit' someone and wastin' another year
They don't want to start over with someone else and feel like they would be wasting their time


And they try, they stuck through it, they cut through it
They have been actively trying to work through their issues


If that ain't work, they fuck through it
If all else fails, they use sex to ease the tension between them




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jahaan Sweet, Matthew Samuels, Ramon Ibanga Jr., Russell Vitale

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Call my phone (Yeah)
I don't want to text you anymore
I just want to stop this civil war, baby, please (Please)
Call my phone
I don't want to text you anymore
I just want to stop this civil war, baby, please (Please)
Yeah, he don't want to call it quits, she don't want to call it quits
Even though they both been screamin'
Both got reasons, yeah-yeah
Never turn your back on love, been with you from the jump
Even though they both been screamin'
Both got reasons, yeah-yeah
Every night, it's the same old thing
Fuck and fight, it's the same old thing
Wake up, make up, repeat
Both of them say, put the blame on me
He be actin' so prideful, stop
She be actin' so prideful, stop
Wake up, make up, repeat
Both can dance, they put the blame on me
Call my phone (Yeah)
I don't want to text you anymore
I just want to stop this civil war, baby, please (Please)
Call my phone
I don't want to text you anymore
I just want to stop this civil war, baby, please (Please)
Yeah, they been sparring seein' which one's gonna drop first
Doesn't matter 'cause they both got hurt, clockwork
Had they all over each other's sixes
No amount of blunts or Henny is gonna fix this
Get to the core of it, talk, start explorin' it
They so out of tune wit' each other, they ignorin' it
Actin' like the problems ain't there stick around outta fear
Of startin' over wit' someone and wastin' another year
Call my phone (Yeah)
I don't want to text you anymore
I just want to stop this civil war, baby, please (Please)
Call my phone
I don't want to text you anymore
I just want to stop this civil war, baby, please (Please)
And they try, they stuck through it, they cut through it
If that ain't work, they fuck through it
If that ain't work, they fuck through it
If that ain't work, they fuck through it



All comments from YouTube:

@rhettgrey1605

Russ - Civil war
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Russ: Infinity War

@_jeremymaq_

This is funny, you deserve more likes than you have

@rhettgrey1605

@@_jeremymaq_ Guess not everyone is an Avengers' fan😂😂😂

@musikmakerfan

lmfaooo!!!

@ItzFlarkkyClips

Endgame bout to be a absolute slammer then 😮😮

@rurounikenshin5941

then Endgame

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@hunterjones2175

Dang🔥🔥🔥 Russ how many different styles you got man. I love how many different vibes you put out man. Keep up that work💪

@abdullahibrahimhassan7301

Russ is straight out 🔥🔥

@LuizSavi95

I was thinking the same rn

@hunterjones2175

@Tobirama Senju I guess me and all 600 people who liked it too huh🤷🏼‍♂️😁 why do people always put out negative VIBES....probably because you dont like you life...sorry to hear

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