Little Love
Syntax (2004 - Meccano Mind) Lyrics

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Sometimes we all war and cry
Sometimes we all kill and die
Sometimes we are running blind
Sometimes only pain we find

I see you climbing mountains high
I see you paint vanilla sky
I see them scream I see them cry

I hear the old souls asking why

With a little love with a little pain
Gonna work it out gonna try again

Breathing out a broken breath
Breathing up until the death
Breathing eyes they're shut but wide
Breathing on the other side

Teaching right is right to fight
You'll die tonight

With a little love with a little pain
Gonna work it out gonna try again
With a little heart and a little soul
Gonna work it out gonna try again

Mama had to say goodbye
Daddy's crying he never cries
Sister try to hold your face
Brother young the human race

Flying to a dangerous land
Remembering strength his fathers hand
Landing here to chance his fate
Arriving home it's golden gate

With a little love with a litlte pain
Gonna work it out gonna try again
With a little heart and a little soul
Gonna work it out gonna try again

Children dying for our war
Politician warm behind closed door
Blood red is the common law
Children crying how much more

Feelings move a deeper thought
Feelings are so so distraught
Feelings I see blood red sky
Feeings of just why oh why

Sometimes we all war and cry

Overall Meaning

In Syntax's song "Little Love," the lyrics express the idea that life can be full of challenging moments that involve pain, loss, and struggle. The artist acknowledges that at times, people are caught up in conflict and chaos, leading to war, destruction, and death. However, the chorus offers a message of hope and resilience - with "a little love with a little pain," people can work out their problems and try again.

The song's verses also touch on various themes of human experience. The line "I see you climb mountains high" suggests the admiration and recognition of someone's achievements. Meanwhile, "breathing out a broken breath" and "breathing up until the death" represent the fragility and ephemerality of life. The song's bridge contains some political commentary, referring to the corruption of politicians who send others to war while sitting comfortably behind closed doors.

Overall, "Little Love" is a song that reflects on the ups and downs of human existence, acknowledging the difficulties while offering a message of hope through the power of love and persistence.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes we all war and cry
At times, we all fight and weep

Sometimes we all kill and die
On occasions, we all take lives and perish

Sometimes we are running blind
Occasionally, we run aimlessly without purpose

Sometimes only pain we find
At times we can only find misery

I see you climbing mountains high
I acknowledge your ambitious nature, scaling new heights

I see you paint vanilla sky
I observe your artistic expression, painting the sky with a gentle touch

I see them scream I see them cry
I witness people screaming and shedding tears

I hear the old souls asking why
I listen to the wise individuals questioning their existence

With a little love with a little pain Gonna work it out gonna try again
Despite the difficulties, with a mixture of affection and torment, I will make an effort to succeed

Breathing out a broken breath
Exhaling a breath that is flawed and hurt

Breathing up until the death
Breathing until the very end when life ceases

Breathing eyes they're shut but wide
Closing one's eyes yet still attentive

Breathing on the other side
Breathing on the afterlife

Teaching right is right to fight You'll die tonight
Instilling the importance of fighting for what is right, that could ultimately result in one's passing

With a little heart and a little soul Gonna work it out gonna try again
With a modicum of passion, I will strive to find a solution

Mama had to say goodbye
Mother had to depart from this world

Daddy's crying he never cries
Father is sobbing, which is uncommon for him

Sister try to hold your face
Sister attempting to comfort you by holding your face

Brother young the human race
Younger brother representing the future generation of humanity

Flying to a dangerous land
Journeying to a perilous location

Remembering strength his fathers hand
Recalling the strong grip of his father's hand

Landing here to chance his fate
Arriving at this spot, risking one's destiny

Arriving home it's golden gate
Returning safely to one's haven

Children dying for our war
Innocent children perishing due to war

Politician warm behind closed door
Politicians protected behind locked doors

Blood red is the common law
Bloodshed is a frequent occurrence