War
r.o.i. Lyrics

Oh my God
The singer is addressing a higher power, likely expressing a feeling of desperation or anxiety.

Tell me this won't last forever
The singer is expressing a desire for a difficult or unpleasant situation to end.

Tell me that I'm not alone
The singer is expressing a desire for companionship or support.

Tell me this will come together now
The artist is expressing a hope that all the pieces will fall into place and things will improve.

Packed my things up just the other day
The artist has recently made a significant change or decision.

Said my goodbyes to all these things I've sayed
The singer has reflected on their past experiences and is leaving them behind.

Out in the driveway we laugh under the moon
The singer is enjoying a moment of levity with friends or loved ones.

Among my friends for now but I'll be leavin' soon
The artist is currently in good company, but knows that their time with these people is limited.

Many days from now I'm sure
The artist acknowledges that much time will pass before they return.

I'll be back among your graces
The artist will return to a place or group where they feel accepted and appreciated.

And with you I won't pretend
The singer will be themselves and not put on a facade when they return.

No not at all, Oh
The artist emphasizes that they will be genuine and true to themselves.

Crack the morning, up and running quick
The singer is starting their day early and with energy.

No sleep again last night
The singer struggled with sleep and may be exhausted.

That's the way it is
The singer accepts their circumstances, even if they are undesirable.

Out in the open under broken skies
The artist is exposed to the elements, possibly feeling vulnerable or exposed.

I feel every foot step I see everybody's eyes
The artist is acutely aware of their surroundings and how others perceive them.

Oh and this is summer, in another world
The singer is in a different emotional or mental space than what is typically associated with the season of summer.

Far from the driveway and my baby girl
The singer is physically distant from a place or person that is important to them.

Soon come the winter and with it quiet nights
The artist anticipates a change in season and mood.

And darker days and darker fights
The artist acknowledges that the future may have challenges or difficulties.

Oh, the theater is burnin over at midnight
The artist describes a dramatic and intense scene, possibly acting as a metaphor for their own struggles.

But never like this
The singer is comparing their personal experience to something extreme and unusual.

Hot under the fire, the stars are a fallin
The artist is using vivid, poetic language to describe their situation.

But never like this
The singer emphasizes that their current experience is unique and unlike any other.

No, I hope you never see this
The singer does not want others to experience what they are going through.

Wait, wait for my love
The singer is asking someone to wait for their return or affection.

Don't forget me never let me go
The artist is expressing a desire for a strong, lasting connection with someone.

If you wait, wait for my love
The artist is emphasizing the importance of waiting for their love specifically.

I'll remember never let you go
The singer promises to always remember and remain committed.

To be back in my room
The singer desires a return to something familiar and secure.

I have the same dream every night
The artist experiences recurring dreams, possibly related to their current struggles.

Just me, among my things
The artist desires solitude and time with familiar belongings.

No one else is there, there's no one left to fight, just me
The artist desires a break from interpersonal conflict and confrontation.

Many nights from now I know
The singer anticipates a significant amount of time passing before they return

Until then I'll just pretend
The artist is describing a coping mechanism, possibly pretending that everything is okay.

That I'm not cold
The singer is emphasizing that they are not experiencing physical or emotional warmth.

Oh my god, tell me this won't last forever
The singer repeats an earlier plea, emphasizing their desire for the situation to change.

And tell me that I'm not alone
The singer repeats another request, emphasizing their need for companionship and support.

Tell me this will come together
The artist repeats their hope that things will improve and work out.

Oh my God you know
The artist expresses faith or belief that their situation will improve.

I'll be fine, fine, fine
The singer expresses a desire for things to be okay or for them to be okay themselves.