There are at least nine artists with this name:

1. WAR were a popul… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least nine artists with this name:

1. WAR were a popular funk group of the '70s. They mixed soul, jazz, blues, reggae, Latin and rock influences in their music. They had a very recognizable sound, due to their mix of harmonica, horns, guitar, bass, percussion, and vocals. WAR was initially formed in 1969 from a band called Nightshift to jam while Eric Burdon free-associated lyrics. They released two albums under Burdon's name, the first of which contained the hit Spill the Wine. Burdon left the group in 1971, and WAR had several major hits through the early to mid 1970s.

2. A Swedish black metal band that was formed by members of few bands including Dark Funeral, Hypocrisy and Ophthalamia. They released two albums and then changed their name to Total War. The compilation "We Are... Total War" (2001) consists of their two releases on one disc. (Check more on WAR (Swe))

3. A Polish black metal band, formed in 1993 and since split up. The band has released 4 albums and refuses to publish photographs of the members since their demo days. Lyrical themes include War, Misanthropy, Hatred and Anti-christianity.

4. Rumbling lo-fi synth/post-punk from Posh Isolation. Features Elias Rønnenfelt from Iceage and Loke Rahbek from Sexdrome.

5. An Italian thrash metal band.

6. A dark ambient/electronic band who released one album, Obedience, in 2002.

7. An unsigned American MC.

8. Jeremy

9. War is an alias of French drum and bass producer Samy Ponsar.

Slippin' Into Darkness
War Lyrics

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Ah
Well, well, well, well, well, well, well
Wow, wow, wow (hoo hoo hoo)
I was slippin' into darkness
When they took my friend away
I was slippin' into darkness
When they took, when they took my friend away

You know he loves to drink good whiskey (Wo ho ho ho)
While laughing at the moon

Slippin' into darkness
Take my mind beyond the dreams
I was slippin' into darkness, yeah
Take my mind beyond the dreams

Where I talk to my brother (Wo ho ho ho)
Who never said their name

Slippin' into darkness, yeah
All my trouble so I choose
I was slippin' into darkness, yeah
All my trouble so I choose

I got a wife and a baby, yeah yeah (Oh ho ho ho)
Now my love hath gained its fame, yeah

Slippin' into darkness, yeah
When I heard my mother say
I was slippin' into darkness
When I heard my mother say
Hey, what'd she say what'd she say
You've been slippin' into darkness (Wo ho ho ho)

Pretty soon you gonna pay, hey

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

The song 'Slippin' into Darkness' by War depicts the singer's descent into a dark and troubled state of mind, following the loss of a close friend. The repeated line "I was slipping into darkness when they took my friend away" not only sets the tone of the song, but also emphasizes the pain and confusion the singer is experiencing. As the song progresses, the singer mentions drinking whiskey, talking to a brother who never said their name, and the troubles that have been weighing heavily on him. However, the last verse shows a glimmer of hope, as the singer mentions his wife and baby and how his love for them has "gained its fame". The song concludes with the singer realizing and acknowledging the warning from his mother, that if he continues down this path he will eventually have to face the consequences.

Overall, the lyrics of 'Slippin' into Darkness' show the effects of loss, trouble, and darkness on the human psyche. Despite the heavy topics depicted in the song, the upbeat and groovy instrumental accompaniment balances out the darkness of the lyrics and creates a captivating listening experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah
Exclamation of surprise or realization

Well, well, well, well, well, well, well
Expression of greeting or excitement

Wow, wow, wow (hoo hoo hoo)
Expression of amazement or admiration

I was slippin' into darkness
I was gradually losing my sense of direction or purpose

When they took my friend away
When my friend was forcibly removed or arrested

You know he loves to drink good whiskey (Wo ho ho ho) While laughing at the moon
He enjoys drinking high-quality whiskey while enjoying the night sky

Take my mind beyond the dreams
Free my mind from my everyday worries and problems

Where I talk to my brother (Wo ho ho ho) Who never said their name
Where I communicate with my brother who remains anonymous or unidentified

All my trouble so I choose
All my problems and worries are a result of my own actions and choices

I got a wife and a baby, yeah yeah (Oh ho ho ho) Now my love hath gained its fame, yeah
I have a wife and child, and my love for them has become widely known and respected

When I heard my mother say
When my mother spoke to me

Hey, what'd she say what'd she say
Request for clarification or repetition

You've been slippin' into darkness (Wo ho ho ho) Pretty soon you gonna pay, hey
You have been losing your sense of purpose and direction, and soon you will face the consequences

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES W. MILLER, HAROLD BROWN, HOWARD E. SCOTT, LEE OSKAR, LEROY L. JORDAN, MORRIS DICKERSON, SYLVESTER ALLEN

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