Story Behind The Song
Private Wars was written as instant crisis therapy! Originally recorded on Zrazy's first album, 'Give it all Up', we decided to make it the centerpiece and title track of our third CD, Private Wars. We recorded the album in four days, going for our first takes and minimun overdubs. Thank you to Alistair Macmillen of Studio 2 Studios, Dublin for engineering so immaculately.
Song Description
A lyrical and poignant song of a troubled relationship. Maria's performance is classic, Carole's soprano sax a perfect compliment. Do we really have to suffer to make good art?
| Song Length |
5:37 |
Genre |
Jazz - Lounge, Jazz - General |
| Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant, Composed |
| Subject |
General, Dysfunctional Relations |
Similar Artists |
Natalie Cole, Erykah Badu |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Private Wars
words and music by Carole Nelson
How can this love turn into hate?
You know me well you watch and wait
And sorry never comes too late
In all our private wars
In all our private wars.
Tonight the battle lines are clear
My only enemy is fear.
Could that be the cause my dear
Of all our private wars?
Of all our private wars?
Run for cover if you can
Its that crazy time again
When all good loving goes insane
Each one thinks that the others to blame
When all the time I know inside
The simple thing is to decide
Is Love alive for has love died?
All my defences are a game
A pitiful and wretched shame
Could it be you feel the same
In all our private wars?
In all our private wars?
©Nelson/Walsh, IMRO, Ireland