Story Behind The Song
What if you woke up one day, and all those battles you were fighting just weren't there? Whether it is the incessant mental chatterbox, or a well-entrenched grudge; we often define ourselves in terms of what or who we are against. What if that was simply absent? What would you do with your day? Oh, and...to all you political leaders out there who are intent on tyranny and war-profiteering....aren't we are all so tired of that?...Go find something better to do with your time! This is a rockin' good peace song, so play it LOUD and share the love!
Song Description
Upbeat rock song with strong peace-oriented lyrics reminiscent of 60s protest songs. With catchy sing-along reprise at the end. Lyrically addresses the need for personal peace and forgiveness, as well as a more global message for world peace.
| Song Length |
4:23 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, Enraged |
Subject |
Peace, Peace |
| Similar Artists |
Counting Crows, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
What if your enemy ceased to exist?
One day the battle wasn't there
Nothing lurking in the morning mist
No missiles aimed into the air
What's to be done with soldiers you enlist?
Who sharpen arrows in daily grind
In rusted armor, stand to be dismissed
They wait for you to change your mind
What am I without you to oppose?
Who am I without my foe?
Clear the air like scattering crows
Time for peace now; Let it go; Let it go; Let it go
Claiming lands with flags unfurled
Which is yours and which is mine?
Where are the keys to liberate the world?
In your pocket all the time
What does it look like to live and let live?
Why ask why it's just as well
What does it feel like to truly forgive?
Heaven knows war is hell
What am I without you to oppose?
Who am I without my foe?
Clear the air like scattering crows
Time for peace now; Let it go; Let it go; Let it go
Disagreements written in the sand
Long forgotten what for
Loosen your grip and open your hands
Shake off the dream of endless war
Deep inside you a place of peace
Never injured by the fray
Where only love exists, only release
Let the dark birds fly away
What am I without you to oppose?
Who am I without my foe?
Clear the air like scattering crows
Time for peace now; Let it go; Let it go; Let it go
Peacetime now, Peacetime now, Peacetime now....
© 2011 Big Purr Music, LLC
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