Story Behind The Song
Nearly a decade of war and still no song about it! Can you believe that? An artist has at least to attempt to express what people are living through, commenting on the situation without blaming the men and women who find themselves in the middle of it.
Song Description
This song tells a story of two people, one at war, the other waiting at home. It tries to describe the inner turmoil of a soldier's suffering and the pain of his lover waiting for him to return.
| Song Length |
4:01 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
| Mood |
Passive, Troubled |
Subject |
War, Armed Forces |
| Similar Artists |
R.E.M., Simon & Garfunkel |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Caught in the sand, stuck in a place where time stands still
He folds his hands, closes his eyes, and tries to chill
The phantom fears, the hidden tears, the shattered thoughts
Of murdered sleep, exploding dreams, and broken hearts.
You're in my head, belligerence
From dusk to dawn, from hot to cold, from life to death
Antithesis, hypothesis, your nemesis
Some tragic heroes never live to tell their tales
Some say it's pride, some say it's star-crossed innocence
You're in my head, belligerence
In temporary, magic moments, peace descends
Bringing a fleeting, sleeping, feeling of the end
He's safe at home, girl by his side, in his own bed
A quiet sun rises above the countryside
It's in his head
Home by the phone, she's all alone waiting it out
Can't stand the pain, can't stand the wait, can't stand the doubt
He went away at twenty-one, at twenty-three
He's still away missing the life she thought would be
You're in my head, belligerence
In temporary, magic moments, peace descends
Bringing a fleeting, sleeping, feeling of the end
He's safe at home, girl by his side, in his own bed
A quiet sun rises above the countryside
It's in his head, belligerence