War
Wyclef Jean Lyrics

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, why
Opening question, suggesting the singer's concern and confusion over the ongoing war.

I'd live with the sound of violence
The singer, like many other war-torn individuals, has become accustomed to the sound of violence, which has become part of their daily life.

And fear is a part of my skin
Fear has become so deeply ingrained in the singer's psyche that it has become a part of them, embedded in their skin.

I tried to believe in freedom
Despite living in a society that oppressed him, the singer tried to hold onto the belief in the idea of freedom.

But my tears do not dry under the sun
Although the situation may seem better on a sunny day, the singer's tears continue to flow endlessly, depicting the hopelessness of his situation.

And if you wanna try, if you wanna try, to feel one day
The singer is inviting others to experience what it's like to live in a war-torn area, hoping that it would evoke empathy and understanding.

How it feels to cry, how it feels to cry and pray
The singer is trying to convey the pain of crying and praying every day for an end to the war.

I'm looking out the window
The singer is looking out of his window, hoping to see something other than war.

All I see is war, war, war
The only thing that the singer can see outside his window is war, continuing indefinitely.

Switch on the radio
The singer is hoping to hear something other than war-related news when he turns on the radio.

All I hear is war, war, war
Even on the radio, all the singer hears is news related to war, making it impossible to get away from the harsh reality.

But it's never too late
The singer still holds on to the hope that there is still time to change the course of events and bring an end to the war.

And the reasons to wait
There is no reason to wait, as the longer it takes to end the war, the more innocent lives will be lost.

Lord can you hear me now?
A plea to a higher power for help and resolution to the conflict.

We could build a rainbow just to go far, far, far
The singer is suggesting that peace can be established, no matter how difficult, by taking the first step towards it.

Only time I'm in pieces when I'm in your arms
The only time the singer feels any sense of calm and peace is when he is in his lover's embrace.

Sheltered from the harm
The singer feels protected from the damage of war by being with his lover.

When they ring alarms
The singer is referring to war alarms, which usually warn of incoming attacks or bombs.

Life's like a dice rollin'
The singer likens life to a game of chance, where fate could take a turn in either direction.

You're my lucky charm
The singer refers to his lover as his lucky charm, a source of strength and hope.

When they spin the wheel
The singer is referring to the unpredictability of war and the outcomes of battles.

And our number's come
The singer is implying that death could come at any moment, regardless of one's location or actions.

Here's a message from the ravens
The singer is using a metaphorical language to refer to the animals that are often associated with death.

Every kingdom's for the takin'
The singer is suggesting that in times of war, everything is vulnerable and up for grabs.

If we seek higher awakin'
The singer is suggesting that people need to awaken to a higher understanding of peace and unity.

We can stop the Armageddon
The singer is promising that through collective effort, end consumers will see the end of world-conflicts like Armageddon.

Look into my heart
The singer is asking people to acknowledge and understand the plight of those affected by war.

Hard to say goodbye
Amid the violence and destruction, it is hard to imagine a reality where one can say goodbye to such atrocities.

To the sunny days
The 'sunny days' represent the good days or happier times which the singer yearns for.

We won't stand aside
The singer and those who share his view won't sit idly by as the war continues to destroy their lives.

Till the love arrive
The singer is implying that the arrival of love and compassion is what can bring an end to conflict and war.

Then we'll make our way
Once the situation settles down, people can get on with making their way back to normal lives.

I believe, I believe
The singer still has faith despite having gone through so much trauma.

Baby, we gon' make it through the night
The singer is telling his significant other that everything will eventually be alright, even in the darkest of nights.

(We are the paper plane, on an endless flight)
The singer continues his metaphorical language, likening human beings to paper planes that fly endlessly without the need for war.

We're ready for the outcome
The singer implies that they are ready for whatever the outcome of the war might be, for better or for worse.

(One drop with the kick drum)
The singer continues the metaphor, saying that one person [drop] can help start the beat for others to follow.

I wish the war get done
The singer wishes for the war to end, hoping for comprehensive peace despite the trauma.

And the peace will come
Despite the uncertainty, the singer has faith that finally, they will see some peace in their lifetime.

Ain't no reasons to wait
The singer is urging people to take action immediately to end the war, stating there are no logical reasons to delay it.

(Love, not weapons)
Subliminally referencing to the fact that more love would have prevented the current war, rather than violence.

Ooh ooh woah ah, yeah
A vocalization to express the urgency of the situation.

(Oh, turn on my radio)
The singer is implying that the media and journalism need to do better in conveying the true essence of war to people around the world.