Civil War
Velvet Acid Christ/Funker Vogt Lyrics
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Killing people of their own blood
For some very stupid reasons
Call it civil war
They fight for their religion
want to people make believe
That there is just one direction
Civil war all over the land
Everything is destroyed
Soldiers are dying in the sand
Our cities are all void
They kill their former neighbor
Sometimes even an old friend
They go nuts in their blind rage
This is civil war
Civil war all over the land
Everything is destroyed
Soldiers are dying in the sand
Our cities are all void
So look at all these countries
And try to get their point of view
Why they are so eager
In killing eachothers
Civil war all over the land
Everything is destroyed
Soldiers are dying in the sand
Our cities are all void
The lyrics of Velvet Acid Christ/Funker Vogt's song Civil War paint a painful picture of the horrors of war; a civil war, where people who were once neighbors, friends and even family members kill each other over pointless reasons. The opening verses highlight how people fight against each other, kill their own blood over trivial matters, and term it as civil war. The song's chorus then emphasizes the destruction and voidness left in the wake of war, as soldiers die in the sand and cities are left empty. The lyrics proceed to emphasize how the war is mainly fought in the name of religion, with the objective being to make people believe that there is just one direction. The song concludes by urging people to try and understand the nature and causes of such wars, to avoid repeating the same mistakes and conflicts.
Overall, the lyrics of this song highlight the destructive nature of war, particularly civil wars, and the pointless reasons people fight over, such as religion and ideological differences. The song's message is a cautionary tale against the futility of war and the importance of seeking peace and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
They fight against each other
People engage in violent conflict with those who were once their fellow citizens.
Killing people of their own blood
The violence is causing death among people who are biologically related.
For some very stupid reasons
The conflict is fueled by trivial and nonsensical motives.
Call it civil war
This is a term used to describe violent conflict within a country.
They fight for their religion
Participants in the conflict are motivated by religious beliefs.
want to people make believe
They aim to make others believe in their religious ideology.
That there is just one direction
They believe that their way of thinking and acting is the only correct one.
Call it civil war
This is a term used to describe violent conflict within a country.
Civil war all over the land
The conflict is widespread, encompassing many areas of the country.
Everything is destroyed
The violence has caused widespread destruction of property and infrastructure.
Soldiers are dying in the sand
The conflict has resulted in many soldiers losing their lives in desert regions.
Our cities are all void
The once-thriving cities have been emptied and rendered desolate by the ongoing conflict.
They kill their former neighbor
People are killing those who used to be their neighbors.
Sometimes even an old friend
They even resort to killing those who were once their close friends.
They go nuts in their blind rage
Their intense emotions of anger and hatred are driving them to act irrationally and dangerously.
This is civil war
This is a term used to describe violent conflict within a country.
Civil war all over the land
The conflict is widespread, encompassing many areas of the country.
Everything is destroyed
The violence has caused widespread destruction of property and infrastructure.
Soldiers are dying in the sand
The conflict has resulted in many soldiers losing their lives in desert regions.
Our cities are all void
The once-thriving cities have been emptied and rendered desolate by the ongoing conflict.
So look at all these countries
One should observe all the countries undergoing similar conflicts.
And try to get their point of view
One should make an effort to understand their motives and reasons for engaging in violent conflict.
Why they are so eager
Why are they so keen on fighting and causing death and destruction?
In killing eachothers
By killing fellow citizens, they are perpetuating a cycle of violence and destruction within their own country.
Civil war all over the land
The conflict is widespread, encompassing many areas of the country.
Everything is destroyed
The violence has caused widespread destruction of property and infrastructure.
Soldiers are dying in the sand
The conflict has resulted in many soldiers losing their lives in desert regions.
Our cities are all void
The once-thriving cities have been emptied and rendered desolate by the ongoing conflict.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALMUT RITTER, ANDREAS KOPP, HANSJOERG FUNCK, HARALD SCHMIDT, JOCHEN NAUMANN, KALLE SPRIESTERSBACH
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