All In Battle!
V. Sabinin Lyrics
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Love's a crazy game
Two people vow to stay
In love as one they say
But all is changed with time
The future no one can see
The road you leave behind
But all is fair in love
I had to go away
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
All of fate's a chance
It's either good or bad
I tossed my coin to say
In love with me you'd stay
But all in war is so cold
You either win or lose
When all is put away
The losing side I'll play
But all is fair in love
I should never have left your side
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
A writer takes his pen
To write the words again
That all in love is fair
The song "All In Battle!" by V. Sabinin is a poignant ballad about the ups and downs of love and how it is sometimes an unfair game. The singer's words reveal that despite the vows made, love can change with time, and the future is uncertain. This is further emphasized in the lines "The road you leave behind, ahead lies mystery." Love is compared to a game – "Love's a crazy game" – and though it may seem fair, it can also be cruel and unpredictable.
The next verse suggests that taking chances in love is like tossing a coin; the outcome can either be good or bad. The singer admits to making a choice to leave and later realizes that it was a mistake. The line "All in war is so cold, you either win or lose," shows a shift in perspective. From a lover's game, love is now considered to be as cold and unforgiving as war. The lyricist admits that in leaving, they chose the losing side of the war of love.
The refrain "All is fair in love" is repeated throughout the song. The singer uses their pen to write the words over and over again, perhaps as a way of trying to make sense of their actions and their feelings. The song is a lament about love and the fact that, despite its unpredictability, we continue to pursue it with open hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
All is fair in love
Nothing is off-limits in love, no matter how extreme or questionable.
Love's a crazy game
Love can be unpredictable and chaotic like a game of chance.
Two people vow to stay
In a romantic relationship, two individuals make a solemn promise to remain together.
In love as one they say
They profess to love each other deeply and to act together as a single entity.
But all is changed with time
As time goes by, things change constantly and relationships can shift.
The future no one can see
It is impossible to know how things will turn out in the future.
The road you leave behind
As you move forward, you leave behind the past.
Ahead lies mystery
The future is unknown and full of uncertainty.
I had to go away
Despite the promise to remain together, circumstances force one person to leave.
A writer takes his pen
The act of writing serves as a way to express emotions and thoughts.
To write the words again
To repeat the process of expressing how the singer feels, in a new context.
That all in love is fair
To remind oneself that anything goes in love, even if it seems unfair or unjust.
All of fate's a chance
Destiny is uncertain and arbitrary.
It's either good or bad
There are only two possible outcomes, and they are either positive or negative.
I tossed my coin to say
To make a decision based on randomness, as if flipping a coin.
In love with me you'd stay
Hoping that his love interest will choose to be with him.
But all in war is so cold
In contrast to love, war is brutal and merciless.
You either win or lose
The outcome of a battle leaves no room for ambiguity, it's either victory or defeat.
When all is put away
After the dust has settled and everyone has left, the truth of what has happened is revealed.
The losing side I'll play
If one must lose, it's better to accept that role rather than fighting against an inevitable fate.
I should never have left your side
Regret for the decision to leave his loved one behind.
That all in love is fair
To reiterate the notion that love can be an unpredictable, even imbalanced, experience.
A writer takes his pen
Again, using writing as a coping mechanism and means of expressing oneself.
To write the words again
To repeat this process of grappling with the nature of love and war.
That all in love is fair
A final reminder that love, chaotic as it may be, is ultimately something to be embraced, even when it doesn't seem entirely rational or just.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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