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.
Desperate
Wage War Lyrics
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No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
What in the world are we waiting for?
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
This life is constant struggle
We have to fight just to survive
Searching for whatever makes us feel alive
Why can't we say that we truly care
When we live so comfortably and still do nothing but sit and stare?
Broken, beaten, bruised, defeated, tired and worn
We do nothing for ourselves being so self-absorbed
(Desperate)
What in the world are we waiting for?
No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
What in the world are we waiting for?
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
This is a call to arms
This life is constant struggle
We're only focused on ourselves
Why do we ignore the ones who truly go through hell?
Every life has a purpose to serve
Every face has a name so go be the change
Go be the change
We are responsible for those within our reach
So live out what you claim with words
Practice what you preach
What in the world are we waiting for?
No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
What in the world are we waiting for?
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
This is a call to the human race
Will you make a difference or just fill a grave?
This is a call to the human race
Will you make a difference or just fill a grave?
What in the world are we waiting for?
No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
What in the world are we waiting for?
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
What in the world are we waiting for? (Waiting for?)
No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
What in the world are we waiting for? (Waiting for?)
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
This is a call to arms
This is a call to arms
This is a call to arms
No bliss in ignorance
The song Desperate by Wage War is a call to arms for people to take action and make a difference in the world. The lyrics demand action and challenge the listener to recognize their responsibility towards others. The first verse speaks to the urgency of the situation and the need to seize opportunities that come our way. The second verse highlights the apathy and self-absorption that plague the human race, while the bridge reminds us that every life has value and purpose. The chorus repeats the same questions over and over, driving home the message that we cannot continue to wait and ignore the plight of others.
Overall, the song is about acknowledging the challenges we face in life and recognizing our responsibility to do something about them. It is a reminder that we can't sit idly by and hope that someone else will solve our problems. We must take action and be the change we wish to see in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
What in the world are we waiting for?
Why are we delaying action?
No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
Being unaware or uninformed is not a source of happiness. We should not assume that having less or doing less is better.
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
Opportunities are just around the corner and ready for us to take them.
This life is constant struggle
Our existence is a series of hardships and difficulties
We have to fight just to survive
Getting by in life requires us to put in work and effort, and we need to be tough to make it through.
Searching for whatever makes us feel alive
We are constantly trying to find things that bring us joy and fulfillment in life.
I won't be another one to sit and watch the world burn
I refuse to just stand by and do nothing while the world falls apart.
Why can't we say that we truly care
Why is it so hard to express genuine concern for others?
When we live so comfortably and still do nothing but sit and stare?
Why do we choose to remain idle and uninvolved with the world around us, especially when we have the luxury to do so?
Broken, beaten, bruised, defeated, tired and worn
Describes how people feel from facing life's challenges, setbacks, and disappointments.
We do nothing for ourselves being so self-absorbed
Despite our self-centeredness, we are not doing anything that truly benefits us.
This is a call to arms
This is a call to motivate people to take serious action and answer the need for change.
We're only focused on ourselves
We are so consumed with our own lives that we fail to give attention or help to those in worse situations.
Why do we ignore the ones who truly go through hell?
What causes us to neglect or avoid those who are genuinely struggling and experiencing enormous difficulties?
Every life has a purpose to serve
Each person has a unique reason for living, contribution to make, and part to play in society.
Every face has a name so go be the change
Every person is an individual with a distinct identity, and it's up to us to effect transformation for the betterment of society.
We are responsible for those within our reach
We have a duty to help and aid those around us if we can.
So live out what you claim with words
We must put action behind our words and follow through on the things we say or support.
Practice what you preach
We must set an example by living up to our own standards.
This is a call to the human race
This is a summons to all of humanity to unite and work together to make the world a better place.
Will you make a difference or just fill a grave?
Will your life have a positive impact or merely be forgotten and meaningless?
Waiting for?
Reiterating the question from the first lines as a reminder.
This is a call to arms
A repetition of the statement earlier in the song, reiterating the need for decisive action.
No bliss in ignorance
Reiterated reminder that being unaware is not a source of happiness.
Contributed by Brody K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@balogkrisztian8440
What in the world are we waiting for?
No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
What in the world are we waiting for?
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
This life is constant struggle
We have to fight just to survive
Searching for whatever makes us feel alive
I won't be another one to sit and watch the world burn
How can we say that we truly care
When we live so comfortably and still do nothing but sit and stare?
Broken, beaten, bruised, defeated, tired, and worn
We do nothing for ourselves being so self-absorbed
What in the world are we waiting for?
No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
What in the world are we waiting for?
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
This is a call to arms
This life is constant struggle, but we're only focused on ourselves
Why do we ignore the ones who truly go through hell?
Every life has a purpose to serve
Every face has a name, so go be the change
Go be the change
We are responsible for those within our reach
So live out what you claim with words
Practice what you preach
What in the world are we waiting for?
No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
What in the world are we waiting for?
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
This is a call to the human race
Will you make a difference or just fill a grave?
This is a call to the human race
Will you make a difference or just fill a grave?
What in the world are we waiting for?
No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
What in the world are we waiting for?
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
What in the world are we waiting for? (Waiting for)
No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
What in the world are we waiting for? (Waiting for)
Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
This is a call to arms
This is a call to arms
This is a call to arms
No bliss in ignorance
@kzer1840
What in the world are we waiting for?
ย No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
ย What in the world are we waiting for?
ย Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door..ย This life is constant struggle, We have to fight just to survive,
ย Searching for whatever makes us feel alive..
ย I won't be another one to sit and watch the world burn,ย How can we say that we truly care, when we live so comfortably and still do nothing but sit and stare.
ย Broken, beaten, bruised, defeated, tired, and worn
ย We do nothing for ourselves being so self-absorbedย Desperateย What in the world are we waiting for?
ย No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
ย What in the world are we waiting for?
ย Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your doorย This is a call to arms,..This life is constant struggle,
ย We're only focused on ourselves
ย Why do we ignore the ones who truly go through hell?
ย Every life has a purpose to serve, Every face has a name
ย So go be the change..
Go be the change..ย We are responsible for those within our reach, so live out what you claim with words....Practice what you preach../ย What in the world are we waiting for?
ย No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
ย What in the world are we waiting for?
ย Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door.. ย This is a call to the human race
ย Will you make a difference or just fill a grave?
This is a call to the human race..
ย Will you make a difference or just fill a grave?
ย
What in the world are we waiting for?
ย No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
ย What in the world are we waiting for?
ย Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
What in the world are we waiting for?
ย No bliss in ignorance, thinking that less is more
ย What in the world are we waiting for?
ย Opportunity knocks, it's kicking down your door
ย This is a call to arms, This is a call to arms, This is a call to arms..
ย No bliss in ignorance..///
@MonoKrohm_2020
By far the best band on Fearless Records in a long time.
@flatface312
3:00 to 3:20 in particular made this my favorite song on the album. 20/10
@ayricvirtuous5001
Garett Rapp 3:15 though. _
@cbabygags2553
1:29 THAT QUICK LITTLE "DUM DUM DUM" WAS FUCKING SICK
@codyking3129
Where did these guys come from, this album is pure fucking gold.
@dustinshires3913
+Cody King Seriously though, right? Out of nowhere, one of the strongest debut albums I've ever heard...
@TakeOnNE1
+dustin shires They was known as Empires before this.
@TakeOnNE1
+Cody King They was known as Empires before this.
@bradwilliams8930
+Cody King STRAIGHT OUTTA OCALA
@codyking3129
+Selfish Eyes no shit man, I used to listen to them too. I thought they sounded similar