The Love Of War
T.V.O.D. Lyrics

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This is how it feels
When your bones are broken
Nails are in the coffin
And all you hear is darkness
(This is how it feels)

I thought that we would beat this
Just a little restless

Maybe we could relive moments
I thought that we would make it
But I have to admit
Now we only rest in pieces

Shock me
Show me that you're something that worth fighting for
Easy to forget it when you break things
Cut my heart and bury me into the floor
Picking at my battle scars
If I forget you, will you remember me
I left you lonely
But I'll regret it if you
Shock me
Show me that you're something that's worth fighting for
Love is a war

This is how it feels
When you are a soldier
Marching to the drums
For battles that are over
(This is how it feels)

I thought that we would beat this
Just a little restless
Maybe we could relive moments
I thought that we would make it
But I have to admit
Now we only rest in pieces

Shock me
Show me that you're something that worth fighting for
Easy to forget it when you break things
Cut my heart and bury me into the floor
Picking at my battle scars
If I forget you, will you remember me
I left you lonely
But I'll regret it if you
Shock me
Show me that you're something that's worth fighting for
Love is a war

Love me 'cause I want you near me always baby
Love me 'cause I want you near me always baby

Shock me
Show me that you're something that worth fighting for
Easy to forget it when you break things
Cut my heart and bury me into the floor
Picking at my battle scars
If I forget you, will you remember me
I left you lonely
But I'll regret it if you
Shock me
Show me that you're something that's worth fighting for
Love is a war

Love is a war
Love is a war
Love is a war

Love is a war
Love is a war

Overall Meaning

The Love of War by T.V.O.D. describes a sense of hopelessness and defeat arising in a relationship that has been broken and scarred by the ongoing battles that have ensued. The lyrics evoke the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of fighting, thereby resulting in exhaustion of both physical and emotional strength, coupled with a bleak outlook towards a future that was once filled with promises of companionship and love. The use of vivid imagery with references to nails in the coffin and resting in pieces creates a powerful connection to the theme of defeat and finality.

The song also explores the idea of fighting for love and the battle scars that come along the way, questioning whether it is truly worth all the pain and hurt. Despite the singer's willingness to fight for the love they shared, they are met with feelings of loneliness and abandonment, which leads them to feel the need to be shocked into a change by their partner. Ultimately, the song ends on a note of ambiguity, leaving the listeners to ponder whether the couple can overcome their differences or whether the war they are fighting is beyond redemption.

Line by Line Meaning

This is how it feels
The following lines describe how it feels in a particular situation

When your bones are broken
Feeling helpless and in pain

Nails are in the coffin
Symbolic of a metaphorical death

And all you hear is darkness
A feeling of hopelessness and isolation

I thought that we would beat this
Optimism in a difficult situation

Just a little restless
Impatience in wanting to improve the situation

Maybe we could relive moments
Hoping to go back to a better time in the past

I thought that we would make it
Faith in a positive outcome

But I have to admit
Acknowledgment of the current reality

Now we only rest in pieces
The situation has not improved and there is no hope

Shock me
An urgent request for help