Wage War has done a number of tours also including playing on the entirety of the Vans Warped Tour in 2016 and A Day to Remember's Self Help Festival in 2017. The band has also opened up for artists such as August Burns Red, Chelsea Grin, I Prevail, The Amity Affliction, Every Time I Die and For Today. The band toured the US on their first headliner in 2017 in support of their new album 'Deadweight.'
In 2019 they released their third full length album 'Pressure' on August 30th again through Fearless Records. On May 29th 2020 they released the 'Grave+(Stripped)+-+Single.' version.
Basic Hate
Wage War Lyrics
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I am so sick of all your protesting signs
Your claims disgust me
If you really knew the God you claim to serve
You should know that there's no hate in love
This is your warning, this is your fall
Try and justify anything you hold to be true
We were meant to coexist
It was never supposed to be like this
At what cost do you think you'll be saved?
Don't use His name to move all the mountains in your way
Go back to where you came, have heart with what you say
You think you have all of the answers
Don't think you can judge and not be judged
No
You use His name in vain, you're a deceiver
Open your ears and bite your tongue
And listen up
Protest the funerals of the ones who protect you?
Innocent men and women who have died to defend you?
Stop biting the hand that feeds
Consumed by all your own needs
At what cost will you be saved?
Don't use His name to move all the mountains in your way
Go back to where you came, have heart with what you say
Don't use His name to move all the mountains in your way
Go back to where you came, have heart with what you say
You're a plague to the non-believer
Tell 'em all, "You're gonna burn forever"
You cast your stones in my Father's name
There will be hell to pay
May you burn forever
There will be hell to pay
Wage War's song "Basic Hate" presents a message against the misuse of religious beliefs and the hate it can breed. The song expresses frustration towards those who use God's name to justify discrimination and hate towards others who may have different beliefs, values, or lifestyles. The lyrics condemn those who protest funerals of soldiers who protect their country, and those who claim to know all the answers while judging others harshly. It urges listeners to coexist and have an open heart with what they say rather than using God's name to justify hate and division. The song concludes with a warning that those who cast stones in God's name will have to pay for it, indicating that such actions go against the very nature of the God they claim to serve.
Line by Line Meaning
Here is to your false ideals
I am about to call out your misguided and incorrect beliefs.
I am so sick of all your protesting signs
Your overly vocal messaging is exhausting and ineffective.
Your claims disgust me
Your statements and beliefs are so repugnant, they make me feel ill.
If you really knew the God you claim to serve
You clearly do not understand the true teachings of the deity you purport to follow.
You should know that there's no hate in love
One of the fundamental aspects of true love is that it is not capable of hate.
This is your warning, this is your fall
You are being given a chance to recognize and correct your mistaken beliefs before you face consequences.
Try and justify anything you hold to be true
I dare you to actually justify and defend your inaccurate beliefs.
We were meant to coexist
As humans, we were designed to live alongside and work together harmoniously.
It was never supposed to be like this
The current state of division and hostility is not how things were meant to be.
At what cost do you think you'll be saved?
What price do you believe you will have to pay in order to be redeemed?
Don't use His name to move all the mountains in your way
Do not manipulate religious teachings to support your own selfish goals and desires.
Go back to where you came, have heart with what you say
Return to a place of honesty and sincerity when speaking your thoughts and beliefs.
You think you have all of the answers
You overestimate your own knowledge and understanding of the world around you.
Don't think you can judge and not be judged
You cannot hold yourself to a different standard than you hold others; all will face judgment.
You use His name in vain, you're a deceiver
When you misuse and exploit religious teachings, you are being deceptive and dishonest.
Open your ears and bite your tongue
Listen and truly hear what others are saying, and only speak words that will do good.
Protest the funerals of the ones who protect you?
Why would you show disrespect and disdain for those who have given their lives to protect you?
Innocent men and women who have died to defend you?
Those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and fellow citizens deserve our utmost respect and gratitude.
Stop biting the hand that feeds
You should stop attacking and undermining the very people and systems that have provided for you and given you your freedoms.
Consumed by all your own needs
You are too focused on your own desires and wants, to the detriment of others around you.
You're a plague to the non-believer
Your misguided and harmful beliefs and actions can be toxic and hurtful to those who don't believe as you do.
Tell 'em all, "You're gonna burn forever"
You're proclaiming a message of punishment and eternal suffering to those who don't conform to your beliefs.
You cast your stones in my Father's name
You use religion and the name of God as a weapon to attack and condemn others.
There will be hell to pay
You will eventually face consequences for your wrongful actions and attitudes.
May you burn forever
A wish for eternal suffering and damnation to those who don't believe as you do.
Contributed by Alex B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anthony Bruno
Lyrics:
Here is to your false ideals
I am so sick of all your protesting signs
Your claims disgust me
If you really knew the God you claim to serve
You should know that there's no hate in love
This your warning
This is your fall
Try and justify anything you hold to be true
We were meant to coexist
It was never suppose to be like this
At what cost do you think you'll be saved?
Don't use His name to move all the mountains in your way
Go back from where you came, have heart with what you say
You think you have all of the answers
Don't think you can judge and not be judged
You use His name in vain
You're a deceiver
Open your ears and bite your tongue
And listen up
Protest the funerals of the ones who protect you?
Innocent men and women who have died to defend you
Stop biting the hand that feeds, consumed by all your own needs
At what cost do you think you'll be saved?
Don't use His name to move all the mountains in your way
Go back from where you came, have heart with what you say
You're a plague to the non-believer
Tell them all "You're gonna burn forever"
You cast your stones in my Father's name
There will be hell to pay
May you burn forever
TheEndlessMarch
+The Reuben Sammich
Here is to your false ideals
I am so sick of all your protesting signs
Your claims disgust me
If you really knew the God you claim to serve
You should know that there's no hate in love
This is your warning, this is your fall
Try and justify anything you hold to be true
Try and justify anything you hold to be true
We were meant to coexist
It was never supposed to be like this
At what cost do you think you'll be saved?
Don't use His name to move all the mountains in your way
Go back to where you came, have heart with what you say
You think you have all of the answers
Don't think you can judge and not be judged
No
You use His name in vain, you're a deceiver
Open your ears and bite your tongue
And listen up
Protest the funerals of the ones who protect you?
Innocent men and women who have died to defend you?
Stop biting the hand that feeds
Consumed by all your own needs
At what cost will you be saved?
Don't use His name to move all the mountains in your way
Go back to where you came, have heart with what you say
Don't use His name to move all the mountains in your way
Go back to where you came, have heart with what you say
You're a plague to the non-believer
Tell 'em all, "You're gonna burn forever"
You cast your stones in my Father's name
There will be hell to pay
May you burn forever
There will be hell to pay
Stopdropandtrol •PS3•
"Don't use His name to move all the mountains in your way. Go back from where you came, have heart with what you say."
SirNasty
Stopdropandtrol •PS3• didn’t jeremy mckinnon feature on this song? That dude has a soft spot for the military and it’s honestly heart warming
Johnathan Wilson
Zach The Anime Hunter idk if he was featured. But he produced this album
elioe.7
1:45 might be one of the heaviest riffs I have ever heard, so fucking heavy
Jared Young
Best song on this seamlessly perfect album. Westboro is Hate and "Hate Is A Cancer" "Love Is The Answer"
Waterway33
This is such a great band and I can't wait to hear the whole album!
Nic Bradley
+Waterway33 it's out. and all on youtube as well. :) it's incredible. I promise.
Lurtz
So, I'm an atheist and I find it kind of hard to take some Christian bands seriously as I know my own Christian family can be very, very shitty. But, Wage War may be one of the few religious bands that genuinely seem to be good people. This song restored my faith in people who can put humanity before the beliefs of a person in question. I appreciate these guys immensely.
Benjamin Bridges
Reid Rousseau they are super nice in person.
iwnl m1
Reid Rousseau You said what i wanted to
Cheers