1) War of Words is a Br… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists known as War of Words:
1) War of Words is a British girl group comprising of Abi Browning and Lucy Duffield. Their debut double A-side single 'Panic'/'Battlefield' is set to be released on December 4 through Popjustice Hi-Fi. Both songs were produced by Ben Langmaid, one half of the electropop duo La Roux.
2) Members of the War of Words collective have been a part of almost every Boston punk band you can think of, not to mention a few bands from outside of Boston . Most notably, member(s) of War of Words have toured with and recorded records with bands like The Unseen, A Global Threat, and Clit 45. What began as a side project existing only in record form eventually became a working band. After 5 years, 4 7”s, and one full-length CD, War of Words finally played their first live show in January of 2008.
Since 2008 War of Words has played consistently in and around boston including a three week tour of the Northeast and midwest in August of 2009.
Over the years critics and fans have compared War of Words to a number of different bands but never the same bands twice, proving that War of Words has a truly unique sound that cannot be pinned down to any one style or genre.
DimWorld Act III, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2007’s DimWorld Act II, concludes War of Words’ concept album trilogy. (Act I is still in the works) Two years in the making, this record breaks new ground for the band’s ever-evolving style. After four eps and one full-length War of Words has really defined their sound with DimWorld Act III. The added input of Producer Billy Brown(Ashers, Crash and Burn) make the album a true masterpiece from start to finish. Fans of War of Words have grown to always expect the unexpected. DimWorld Act III does not disappoint.
In preparation for the release of DimWorld Act III, War of Words has been actively playing shows more than ever before, including several solo acoustic shows. Upon the release of the new album, War of Words will embark on an acoustic tour of the East coast supporting Billy Brown. Expect to hear a lot more from War of Words in 2011.
War of Words DimWorld Act III now available on New England Standard, check out the labels blog here, http://newenglandstandard.blogspot.com/
Full circle
War Of Words Lyrics
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civilization is such a chore
so we saw the end of war but just the end for now if we've learned anything before
it's such a bore
who stands where the new leaders stood before
just on the other side of that thin dividing door
as the new voices of discontent rise up from the wartorn streets
In Full Circle, War of Words explores the realization that history has a tendency to repeat itself. The song reflects the cycle of society trying to establish order, only to eventually become dissatisfied with that same order and tear it down in a quest for change. The lyrics suggest that maybe the end of war is not really an end, but a pause until that same discontent rises again from the streets. The song touches on the idea that civilization is a cumbersome undertaking, and that dissatisfaction is perhaps inevitable, leading those that were previously discontented to take their place on the other side of the same thin dividing door that separated them from the old leaders.
The song proves to be a prescient reminder of the cyclical nature of history, and a warning of the dangers of forgetting the lessons of the past. It suggests that change may be inevitable, but that we need to be aware of the risks and pitfalls associated with it. The song also speaks to the idea that it is the voices of the people that hold the power, and that they should be listened to and taken seriously, or we risk the possibility of repeating past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
now order is restored by the ones dissatisfied with the order from before
The dissatisfied ones have taken control and reinstated order after the previous order failed.
civilization is such a chore
The process of maintaining civilization is dull and laborious.
so we saw the end of war but just the end for now if we've learned anything before
The war has ended, but it may restart again if we haven't learned from our past mistakes.
it's such a bore
This situation is tedious and unexciting.
who stands where the new leaders stood before
The question is who has taken the place of the previous leaders.
just on the other side of that thin dividing door
The new leaders are separated by only a thin barrier from the previous ones.
and it's a sound so familiar
The sound of discontent rising up from the streets is recognizable.
as the new voices of discontent rise up from the wartorn streets
Amidst the aftermath of war, new voices of dissent are emerging.
Contributed by Sadie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.