World War 3
Ruth B. Lyrics


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Cold afternoon, I had no idea who you were
So casually you walked into my universe
You said, "Hey you got some pretty brown eyes"
And I couldn't, couldn't help but smile
And I think that's the moment it all happened
"Wouldn't you say so, Captain?"
But love turned into games, games turned into heartbreak
And heartbreak turned into war
And if I'm correct you used to tell me
"Darlin', all is fair in love and war"

You, you meant the world to me
Then you went World War Three
You, you love so mercilessly
And left me out to bleed
Guns out, let's go
I'll be your fighter if you say so
Shots fired, I see
The battlefield is filled with fatality

I don't get why
We're meant to fall in love, then say goodbye
Gave you all my heart and all my precious time
And I can picture you in your blue jeans
Lookin' right at me
With that gorgeous smile
I couldn't see the lies and the things that you would hide

You, you meant the world to me
Then you went World War Three
You, you love mercilessly
And left me out to bleed
Guns out, let's go
I'll be your fighter if you say so
Shots fired, I see
The battlefield is filled with fatality

So here's to you, here's to us
Here's to everything we ever were
And here's to a new World War

I can see the headlights now
He tore her apart
But I got the greatest weapon of all
A broken heart

You, you meant the world to me
Then you went World War Three
You, you love so mercilessly
And left me out to bleed
Guns out, let's go
I'll be your fighter if you say so
Shots fired, I see
The battlefield is filled with fatality

So here's to you, here's to us




Here's to everything we ever were
And here's to a new World War

Overall Meaning

In Ruth B.'s song "World War 3," she describes a relationship that starts off sweet but turns into a battlefield. The first verse shows how innocent and unexpected the beginning of their relationship was, with the guy complimenting her eyes and making her smile. However, it all falls apart as their love becomes a game, then heartbreak, and finally a full-on "war." Ruth B. references the famous saying "all is fair in love and war," as she reflects on how the fighting in their relationship has left her wounded.


The chorus describes the aftermath of this war-like relationship, with Ruth B. feeling betrayed and hurt by the person who was once the world to her. The use of the metaphorical concept of war makes the breakup feel more intense and painful than a normal separation. The second verse shows how Ruth B. gave everything to this relationship, only to be left with a broken heart. She didn't see the lies and hidden things that were going on behind the scenes, making the breakup even harder to accept.


The bridge almost serves as a eulogy to their failed relationship, where Ruth B. toasts to all that they were and to a "new World War." She acknowledges that they had great moments together but ultimately it was not meant to be. The final line in the song shows Ruth B.'s strength and resilience, as she knows her broken heart gives her the greatest weapon, to move on and heal from this war.


Line by Line Meaning

Cold afternoon, I had no idea who you were
It was a chilly day, and I didn't know you yet.


So casually you walked into my universe
You entered my world nonchalantly.


You said, 'Hey you got some pretty brown eyes'
You complimented my brown eyes.


And I couldn't, couldn't help but smile
I smiled instantly and involuntarily.


And I think that's the moment it all happened
That's when everything began.


"Wouldn't you say so, Captain?"
You asked for my agreement, using the nickname you gave me.


But love turned into games, games turned into heartbreak
Our relationship evolved from love to games, and from games to heartbreak.


And heartbreak turned into war
Our heartbreak gave rise to a conflict.


And if I'm correct you used to tell me
You told me in the past, if I recall correctly.


"Darlin', all is fair in love and war"
You said that everything is permissible in these situations.


You, you meant the world to me
You were incredibly important to me.


Then you went World War Three
However, you caused a huge conflict.


You, you love so mercilessly
Your love showed no mercy.


And left me out to bleed
You abandoned me to suffer in pain.


Guns out, let's go
It's time to fight.


I'll be your fighter if you say so
I'll fight for you if you ask me to.


Shots fired, I see
There's gunfire that I can see.


The battlefield is filled with fatality
There's death everywhere on the battlefield.


I don't get why
I don't understand why.


We're meant to fall in love, then say goodbye
Why do we have to love each other only to end things?


Gave you all my heart and all my precious time
I devoted all of my love and valuable time to you.


And I can picture you in your blue jeans
I can imagine you wearing your blue jeans.


Lookin' right at me
Looking directly at me.


With that gorgeous smile
Your beautiful smile gracing your face.


I couldn't see the lies and the things that you would hide
I was oblivious to your deceitful ways and secrets.


So here's to you, here's to us
Let's raise a glass to you and me.


Here's to everything we ever were
Here's to all that we've been through and experienced.


And here's to a new World War
Let's start another conflict.


I can see the headlights now
I can envision the car lights that indicate your arrival.


He tore her apart
He broke her heart and destroyed her.


But I got the greatest weapon of all
However, I have the most potent weapon of all.


A broken heart
My heart shattered into pieces.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ruth Berhe

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sonja319

Lyrics:

Cold afternoon I had no idea who you were
So casually you walked into my universe
You said "Hey you got some pretty brown eyes"
And I couldn't, couldn't help but smile
And I think that's the moment it all happen
"Wouldn't you say so, Captain?"
But love turned into games
Games turned into heartbreak
And heartbreak turned into war
And if I'm correct you use to tell me
"Darling, all is fair in love and war"
You you meant the world to me
Then you went World War Three
You you love so mercilessly
And left me out to bleed
Guns out let's go, I'll be your fighter if you say so
Shots fired, I see the battlefield is filled with fatality
I don't get why we're meant to fall in love, then say goodbye
Gave you all my heart and all my precious time
And I can picture you in your blue jeans
Looking right at me with that gorgeous smile
I couldn't see the lies and the things that you would hide
You you meant the world to me
Then you went World War Three
You you love mercilessly
And left me out to bleed
Guns out, let's go, I'll be your fighter if you say so
Shots fired, I see the battlefield is filled with fatality
So here's to you, here's to us
Here's to everything we ever were
And here's to a new World War
I can see the headlights now
He tore her apart
But I got the greatest weapon of all, a broken heart
You you meant the world to me
Then you went World War Three
You you love so mercilessly
And left me out to bleed
Guns out let's go, I'll be your fighter if you say so
Shots fired, I see the battlefield is filled with fatality
So here's to you, here's to us
Here's to everything we ever were
And here's to a new World War



All comments from YouTube:

@neutralnoah9045

THIS SONG NEEDS TO BE ON AN ACTION MOVIE SOUNDTRACK

@CloudyOfficial1

Don't think so mate.

@haraecca8251

@@CloudyOfficial1 Why not?

@wind0wel

Soon on real life

@applehazeva2739

Wonder Woman 84

@faatin2925

omg ikr

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@estherg8819

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@sonja319

Lyrics:

Cold afternoon I had no idea who you were
So casually you walked into my universe
You said "Hey you got some pretty brown eyes"
And I couldn't, couldn't help but smile
And I think that's the moment it all happen
"Wouldn't you say so, Captain?"
But love turned into games
Games turned into heartbreak
And heartbreak turned into war
And if I'm correct you use to tell me
"Darling, all is fair in love and war"
You you meant the world to me
Then you went World War Three
You you love so mercilessly
And left me out to bleed
Guns out let's go, I'll be your fighter if you say so
Shots fired, I see the battlefield is filled with fatality
I don't get why we're meant to fall in love, then say goodbye
Gave you all my heart and all my precious time
And I can picture you in your blue jeans
Looking right at me with that gorgeous smile
I couldn't see the lies and the things that you would hide
You you meant the world to me
Then you went World War Three
You you love mercilessly
And left me out to bleed
Guns out, let's go, I'll be your fighter if you say so
Shots fired, I see the battlefield is filled with fatality
So here's to you, here's to us
Here's to everything we ever were
And here's to a new World War
I can see the headlights now
He tore her apart
But I got the greatest weapon of all, a broken heart
You you meant the world to me
Then you went World War Three
You you love so mercilessly
And left me out to bleed
Guns out let's go, I'll be your fighter if you say so
Shots fired, I see the battlefield is filled with fatality
So here's to you, here's to us
Here's to everything we ever were
And here's to a new World War

@eymz0102

thank youuu :)

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