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.
Who I Am
Wage War Lyrics
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You learn to live with pressure when it's the only thing you feel
It's never like you see, it feels like you never know what's real
I don't cave on the outside
But it wears me down in my own mind
Don't forget I'm human, I'm not alive for your amusement
Don't forget I'm human, I've got the open wounds to prove it
And you don't get to choose it, you don't know who I am
Who I am
You learn to live with judgment like it's a shadow on the wall
It's never good enough, it just wants to see you, wants to see you fall
Wants to see you fall
Guess that's life after all
Don't forget I'm human, I'm not alive for your amusement
Lost in your delusion, you don't know who I am
Don't forget I'm human, I've got the open wounds to prove it
And you don't get to choose it, you don't know who I am
So sick of reading what you say
Say it to my face
What?
Say it to my face
Don't forget I'm human, it takes all I have to do this
Lost in your delusion, you don't know who I am
Don't forget I'm human, I've got the open wounds to prove it
And you don't get to choose it, you don't know who I am
Don't forget I'm human, you don't know who I am
Don't forget I'm human, you don't know who I am
You learn to live with pressure, you learn to live with hate
You learn to live with judgment, you don't know who I am (Who I am)
Who I am
The lyrics of Wage War's song Who I Am reflects the struggles of an individual who lives with constant pressure, judgment, and scrutiny from others. They have learned to live with it, but it wears them down mentally. The pressure and judgments they face are not easy to handle, and they feel like they do not know what is real. Despite the exterior appearance of being strong, they have their struggles in mind, which slowly chips away at them. The lyrics speak of the desire to be seen as a human being and not as a form of entertainment for others. The individual wants to be recognized as someone with feelings, emotions, and weaknesses, and not as someone who can be judged or belittled.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the individual is a human being with open wounds that prove the point of their existence. They do not get to choose the judgment and scrutiny they face or who they are, and it's frustrating to constantly face criticism. With the last verse, the individual calls out those who judge them, daring them to say what they have to say directly to their face.
Overall, the lyrics of Who I Am are a powerful representation of the pressure, scrutiny, and judgment that people in the public eye, or even regular individuals face. It's a plea to be seen as a human being and not just as a form of entertainment for others.
Line by Line Meaning
You learn to live with pressure when it's the only thing you feel
Facing constant pressure is inevitable and one learns to cope with it when it becomes a part of their everyday life
It's never like you see, it feels like you never know what's real
Perceptions are often warped and can lead to confusion and not knowing what is true and what is not
I don't cave on the outside
I may appear strong and resilient to others
But it wears me down in my own mind
However, the pressure I face can still take a toll on me and affect me mentally
Don't forget I'm human, I'm not alive for your amusement
Remember that I am a person with feelings and emotions, not just a source of entertainment for others
Lost in your delusion, you don't know who I am
You may have a false perception of me that is not accurate at all
Don't forget I'm human, I've got the open wounds to prove it
I have experienced pain and trauma, and the scars prove that I am not invincible
And you don't get to choose it, you don't know who I am
You cannot decide what I have been through or who I am as a person, only I have that authority
You learn to live with judgment like it's a shadow on the wall
Receiving criticism and negative comments becomes so common that it feels like a constant presence in life
It's never good enough, it just wants to see you, wants to see you fall
No matter how hard one tries, the judgment just keeps coming and seems to enjoy seeing them fail
Guess that's life after all
Unfortunately, experiencing judgment and criticism is just a part of life
So sick of reading what you say
I am exhausted from constantly being bombarded with negative comments and criticism
Say it to my face
If you have something negative to say, confront me directly instead of hiding behind a screen
Don't forget I'm human, it takes all I have to do this
Remember that I am not a machine and that it can be difficult for me to handle the pressure and criticism that comes with life
You learn to live with pressure, you learn to live with hate
Just as one must learn to cope with constant pressure, they must also learn to deal with hate and judgment from others
You don't know who I am (Who I am)
Ultimately, others cannot understand a person's struggles, pain, and experience, only the individual themselves truly know who they are
Writer(s): Andrew Colin Fulk, Cody Quistad
Contributed by Henry J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@superdog1964
I hope to god you are still out there? No matter what any politician or far left idea echo chamber says, there are mostly good cops and a few bad ones. but as with any other group of people, 1 or 2 bad ones can fuck the entire system into the ground.
As a former soldier I am all to familiar with the 1 idiot makes us all idiots system. Under it my entire squad or platoon would have to pay a price because one moron thought he was smarter or better than the rest and didn't have to play the game by the rules.
People truly do not understand the key role you play in a functioning society. Every day life is a very delicate machine and all the little gears, belts and pulleys have to work. If a cog doers break it sometimes boils down to a very simple fact? The police are usually the only thing left that keeps anarchy from running rampant and having you, your home and your property still there in the morning.
When it gets to the point that soldiers and policeman are standing side by side in the street, your shit is weak because if that line breaks, so does the rule of law. Should chaos ensue? you are on your own after that. You can't even call your mommy because she may already be dead. If someone punches you in the face and takes your hot pocket, eats it and works your girlfriend or boyfriend over? tough shit!
IMHO, being a cop is the hardest job in the world. As a soldier, we have enemies and I generally know the uniform they are wearing, in what direction and location I can find the nice person that will attempt to blow my brains out and frag me into oblivion. The plus side to that is whatever is left of you generally fits in a small box and the government saves a lot of money in shipping costs sending you back to the USA.
As a cop, every time you have an interaction with another human being you ask yourself "Is this the one? and is today my day?" Your enemy is everywhere and nowhere at the same time. There is absolutely no such thing as a routine traffic stop because you must be on guard every time. People are just bat shit crazy today and even an 85 year old woman has the potential of shooting you through the car door and blowing your junk off as you stand there? (If you were married longer than a year or two? not a really big deal cause you probably weren't using it much anyway? )
Police have a much higher rate of PTSD than even combat veterans in some cases. A Vietnam vet can relate to being a cop in some cases because even children had the potential in that war to pull the pin on a grenade and stuff it up your ass. An officer has that problem of not knowing who, what, when and where some idiot will try to wipe him out every time their shift starts. Talk about a thankless job? More than one cop has been killed anywhere from 1 year to one day before retirement.
Ok my rant is over, I just wanted to thank you for your service and hopefully open a few eyes as to what being a cop is like? Hell, I really just touched the tip of the ice burg when it comes to the shit show you guys and gals deal with on a daily basis. You are tougher than I'll ever be and this song does rock!
@NikNocturnal
You know exactly what time it is
@RobinLeneutre
Nik Nocturnal vocal cover time ❤️
@rubyayoko8536
Woohoo!
@romainb8703
@@RobinLeneutre New Alaska album time ? 😂
@mickydear8202
you have 3 hours Nik
@iamdaveandhaveaniceday2651
Nik cover time🤟🤟🤟
@WageWar
Stoked to finally have this out! Can't wait for you guys to hear the rest of the album!
@ashleyesco3059
Love it! ❤️🤘🤘🤘🤘
@justbrowsing9706
It will be worth the wait, always is. Thank you 🤘
@robinrocks
Another banger! Keep it up!