Becca Popkin(bass, vocals)
William Mohl… Read Full Bio ↴Neil Popkin(vocals, guitar)
Becca Popkin(bass, vocals)
William Mohler(drums)
Matt Bennett (guitar)
War Tapes, a Los Angeles 4-piece, successfully creates epic anthems of angst, blending the attitude and edge of today's post-hard-core scene with an appealing nod to 80's new-wave and post-punk. All the while, War Tapes demonstrates a knack for creating huge hooks and sing-a-long choruses. The most notable of these being "my mind is ugly" a self published debute EP.
A band described by critics as a cross between Interpol, AFI and The Cure, they have supported The Bravery, Tiger Army, The Unseen and The Smashing Pumpkins on tour.
War Tapes were formed in Downtown, LA in 2004
www.myspace.com/wartapes
Start Again
War Tapes Lyrics
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I want to start again
And the world drapes it's arms around my neck
I want to start again, start again
And the lovers and the fighters take their swings at me
I'm reaching out once again
To a world that left in silence
If I could go back
To the way things were
Or at least to the way you were
Let me start again, my friend
Tell me it's off
I'm dancing in fire that you took from
The loneliest flame.
If I could go back
To the way things were
Or at least to the way you were
Let me start again
I want to start again, my friend
The lyrics of War Tapes's song Start Again seem to be about a desire to leave behind a troubled past and start over. The first verse states that the singer has had enough of a game involving what seems to be a series of lies. They express a desire to start again, and hope that the world will embrace them as they try to do so. The second verse refers to people who seem to be opposing the singer, whether they be lovers or fighters. The singer is reaching out to a world that left them alone in silence.
The chorus is the repeated desire to go back to the way things were, or at least to a time when the person they're addressing (possibly a friend) was different. They are asking for a chance to start over and leave the pain of their past behind. The bridge may allude to someone who caused pain in the singer's life, and may even have left them alone in their struggles. Despite this, the singer desperately craves forgiveness and the chance to leave their pain behind.
Overall, Start Again is a song about wanting to move on from a painful past and start anew. It's about having hope for the future and striving towards a better life. The lyrics suggest that while certain people and experiences may have caused pain in the past, the singer believes that with a little bit of help, they can find a way to start fresh.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven lies and I've had it with this game
I'm tired of all the deception and falsehoods in my life.
I want to start again
I desire a fresh start and a new beginning.
And the world drapes it's arms around my neck
The world embraces me, but I feel burdened and weighed down.
I want to start again, start again
I really crave for a new beginning.
And the lovers and the fighters take their swings at me
I face criticism and opposition from both friends and foes.
I'm reaching out once again
I'm making another effort to connect or reconcile with someone.
To a world that left in silence
I try to seek help in a world that remains indifferent or unresponsive.
If I could go back
I wish I could turn back the clock and undo past mistakes.
To the way things were
I seek comfort in reliving the past when things were better.
Or at least to the way you were
I yearn for the person you used to be, your kindness and affection.
Let me start again, my friend
Please give me the chance to begin anew, my dear comrade.
Tell me it's off
Please inform me the danger has passed.
I'm dancing in fire that you took from
I'm caught up in a blaze that you have ignited.
The loneliest flame.
This is the most solitary and painful experience I've endured.
Let me start again
I really want to start all over again.
I want to start again, my friend
Please help me find a new beginning, my dear confidante.
Contributed by Michael J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Neo-Daz Genesis
Aquí el lyrics banda disfruten!!
Under night, by my side
You whisper, I listen
A fire burns so small
It keeps repeating
I flew above it all
And got lost between the
Turning of the century
Burns up on re-entry
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
There's no going back again, again, again, again
Again, again, again, again
There's no going back again, again, again, again
Again, again, again, again
There's no going back again, again, again, again
Again, again, again, again
The sky was set ablaze
The Earth was purring
Drift in and out of phase
Another twist, another
Turning of the century
Burns up on re-entry
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Breaks your heart wide open
Swallow every ocean
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
There's no going back again, again, again, again
Again, again, again, again
again, again, again, again
Again, again, again, again
Turning of the century
Burns up on re-entry
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Breaks your heart wide open
Swallow every ocean
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Turning of the century
Burns up on re-entry
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Breaks your heart wide open
Swallow every ocean
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Turning of the century
Burns up on re-entry
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Breaks your heart wide open
Swallow every ocean
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
João Lucas
Funny how every time I listen to this song, or any other of their songs I get some kind of feeling that is so magic, seems they're saying to me something like "you must live the moment, man".
This band is so amazing and unique, wish they were more popular.
WanderBread
a fire burns so small...
Wisefool Omen
One of the best bands I've ever heard
Shikhar Shivam
Battle Tapes is the most under appreciated band. You guys are amazing. Looking forward to your upcoming works and projects.
Vixx Celacea
How the F do you guys do it? I've listened to every song available here and I love every single one. Even my favorite bands have one or two songs I just don't care for. But not you guys. This isn't even my favorite of yours by a long shot, and I'm still just rocking out and tapping my feet like mad. Definitely subbing.
Leonarda
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Brody Sodon
I keep listening to this song AGAIN and again... again again again again again again again.
Neo-Daz Genesis
Aquí el lyrics banda disfruten!!
Under night, by my side
You whisper, I listen
A fire burns so small
It keeps repeating
I flew above it all
And got lost between the
Turning of the century
Burns up on re-entry
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
There's no going back again, again, again, again
Again, again, again, again
There's no going back again, again, again, again
Again, again, again, again
There's no going back again, again, again, again
Again, again, again, again
The sky was set ablaze
The Earth was purring
Drift in and out of phase
Another twist, another
Turning of the century
Burns up on re-entry
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Breaks your heart wide open
Swallow every ocean
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
There's no going back again, again, again, again
Again, again, again, again
again, again, again, again
Again, again, again, again
Turning of the century
Burns up on re-entry
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Breaks your heart wide open
Swallow every ocean
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Turning of the century
Burns up on re-entry
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Breaks your heart wide open
Swallow every ocean
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Turning of the century
Burns up on re-entry
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Breaks your heart wide open
Swallow every ocean
Nothing can stop us as we disappear like ghosts, oh whoa
Pudding
omg I can't stop keep listening this song
so amazing!
Undekleatable
This is one of your best tracks yet, can't stop listening to it! Just amazing