The War Is Over
The Brandos Lyrics


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A quick requiem
A small memorial
A moment of silence
A short editorial
The war is over now
The war is over now
You can go back to your homes
You can all go back to your homes




Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from The Brandos's song The War Is Over. They describe the end of a war and the aftermath that follows. The first few lines set the tone for the rest of the song. It's a requiem, a memorial, a moment of silence. The song is paying tribute to all those who were fighting and who lost their lives in the war. The song then goes on to announce that the war is over. This is a moment of great joy and relief, and the song is saying that everyone can now go back to their homes. However, these lines also suggest that things will never be quite the same again. Even though the war is over, it has changed everything and everyone who has experienced it.


The Brandos's song The War Is Over was released in 1987. It was the second track on their debut album, Honor Among Thieves. The song was written by lead vocalist and guitarist Dave Kincaid. The song was a minor hit in the United States, but it had more success overseas, particularly in Germany. The Brandos have always had a strong following in Europe, thanks in part to their politically charged lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

A quick requiem
We are performing a brief prayer for the dead


A small memorial
We are holding a modest tribute to honor the fallen


A moment of silence
We are observing a brief silence to honor the deceased


A short editorial
We are sharing a brief opinion piece on the war


The war is over now
The conflict has officially ended


The war is over now
The conflict has officially ended


You can go back to your homes
It is now safe for you to return to your residences


You can all go back to your homes
Everyone is now permitted to return to their residences




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