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BOY
The Post War Lyrics
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like an open book
who saw light could find it's way
where violence never could
I'm ready for
I'm ready to…
who felt beyond repair
when his heart had taken all
he thought it had to give
And I'm ready for
I'm ready…
To open my eyes
and turn them to red
the one you should kill is already dead
so open my eyes
and turn them to red
I want to forgive
and to sever the rest
I've made this division before
colliding with all that remains
when apathy's taken ahold
it's leading me further astray
The Post War's song "Boy" speaks to the idea of seeing the world with open eyes and an open heart. The lyrics begin by introducing a boy who is like an open book, suggesting that he is honest, transparent, and unafraid to share his thoughts and feelings with the world. The boy believes that light can find its way even in the darkest of places, and that violence is never the answer. He embodies a sense of hope and optimism, even in difficult times.
In the second verse, the lyrics shift focus to a man who has struggled with heartbreak, disappointment, and feelings of being beyond repair. This man has faced difficult challenges and overcome them, but he may feel exhausted and depleted. Regardless, he is ready to move forward with his life and face whatever comes his way.
The chorus repeats the phrase “I'm ready for” several times, suggesting a sense of readiness and determination in the face of adversity. The singer wants to open their eyes and see the world in a new way, turning them to red to signify a willingness to confront and overcome challenges. They acknowledge that the person they want to kill is already dead, suggesting that forgiveness and moving on is the best way forward. The singer wants to forgive and sever the rest, allowing them to move forward and leave the past behind.
Overall, the lyrics of "Boy" are about resilience, determination, and hope. The song encourages listeners to keep moving forward, no matter what challenges they face, and to always strive to see the world with open eyes and an open heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Once there was a boy
In the past, there existed a male child
like an open book
He was transparent and easily understood
who saw light could find it's way
He had a firm belief that hope exists
where violence never could
He understood that love trumps violence
I'm ready for
I'm prepared for
I'm ready to…
I am fully prepared to…
Once there was a man
There was a man at a prior time
who felt beyond repair
The man was unable to mend his broken self
when his heart had taken all
The man had endured immense pain and heartache
he thought it had to give
He thought that the limit of the pain had been reached
To open my eyes
To unveil the truth
and turn them to red
To replace ignorance with anger
the one you should kill is already dead
The source of the pain has passed
so open my eyes
Remove the veil from my eyes
and turn them to red
Replace ignorance with anger
I want to forgive
I desire to absolve myself and others
and to sever the rest
And to cut off what remains
I've made this division before
I have separated things in the past
colliding with all that remains
Interacting with all that's left
when apathy's taken ahold
When indifference has taken over
it's leading me further astray
It's taking me away from my intended path
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@crittheory
Lyrics... Once there was a boy
like an open book
who saw light could find it's way
where violence never could
I'm ready for
I'm ready to…
Once there was a man
who felt beyond repair
when his heart had taken all
he thought it had to give
And I'm ready for
I'm ready…
To open my eyes
and turn them to red
the one you should kill is already dead
so open my eyes
and turn them to red
I want to forgive
and to sever the rest
I've made this division before
colliding with all that remains
when apathy's taken ahold
it's leading me further astray
@whateverwhatever5715
How on earth is this band not everywhere ??? Every song I've heard so far is excellent ..
@lionelcregut1222
i dont get it either
@tamepaper1170
when apathy’s taken aHOOOOLLLLLLDDDD
@BrianOboylemusic
How am I just finding this band? How are they not huge?? Wow
@rogeriotadeudeoliveiradias3525
O Som de vocês chegou aqui no Brasil . Muito muito bom. A voz do vocalista de vocês lembra muito a do eterno Chris Cornell. Toda sorte do mundo para vocês e continuem fazendo essa excelente música.
@thepostwarmusic
Gracias Rogerio!
@ericksanchez4
From time to time I need to revisit this song. It's unbelievable how good it is. Cheers from Chile
@saigenrose1032
Awesome band, definitely reminds me of the Audioslave days with Chris Cornell. You guys fkn rock! 🤘🙂👍💞
@sanchezesc
Most underrated song of the decade
@love2bh8d
This is MINT!!! Come to America!!!!