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You thought we'd be fine
All these years gone by
Now you're askin' me to listen; well, then tell me 'bout everything
No lies; we're losin' time
'Cause this is a battle, and it's your final last call
It was a trial; you made a mistake, we know
But why aren't you sorry, why aren't you sorry, why?
This can be better; you used to be happy; try
You've got them on your side
And they won't change their minds
Now it's over and I'm feelin' like we missed out on everything
I just hope it's worth the fight
'Cause this is a battle, and it's your final last call (Why'd you have to let it go?)
It was a trial; you made a mistake, we know (Can't you see you hurt me so?)
But why aren't you sorry, why aren't you sorry, why?
Things could be better; you could be happy; try
'Cause this is a battle, and it's your final last call
It was a trial; you made a mistake, we know (Can't you see you hurt me so?)
Why aren't you sorry, why aren't you sorry, why?
This can be better; we can be happy; try
'Cause this is a battle
This is a battle
And it's your final last call
'Cause this is a battle
This is a battle
And it's your final last call
This is a battle, and it's your final last call
All these years gone by
Now you're askin' me to listen; well, then tell me 'bout everything
No lies; we're losin' time
'Cause this is a battle, and it's your final last call
It was a trial; you made a mistake, we know
But why aren't you sorry, why aren't you sorry, why?
This can be better; you used to be happy; try
You've got them on your side
And they won't change their minds
Now it's over and I'm feelin' like we missed out on everything
I just hope it's worth the fight
'Cause this is a battle, and it's your final last call (Why'd you have to let it go?)
It was a trial; you made a mistake, we know (Can't you see you hurt me so?)
But why aren't you sorry, why aren't you sorry, why?
Things could be better; you could be happy; try
'Cause this is a battle, and it's your final last call
It was a trial; you made a mistake, we know (Can't you see you hurt me so?)
Why aren't you sorry, why aren't you sorry, why?
This can be better; we can be happy; try
'Cause this is a battle
This is a battle
And it's your final last call
'Cause this is a battle
This is a battle
And it's your final last call
This is a battle, and it's your final last call
Lyrics submitted by acousticxxbaby
Track duration: 04:03
"Battle" as written by Michael Blue, Colbie Caillat
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
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The chorus also seems that way to me: It was a trial / You made a mistake / We know / Why aren't you sorry
Then it switches over to the cheater's point of view, claiming they don't stand a chance at fixing things if the other keeps recruiting loved ones to their defense: You've got them on your side / And they wont change their minds
They're trying to figure out if the relationship is worth the battle: Now its over / And I'm feeling like I missed out on everything / I just hope It's worth the fight
and
This could get better / We can be happy / Try
Interesting how many ways you can view a song, depending on your personal experiences! Love this song.
colbie's voice is so beautiful!
i know that she wrote it about her opinions on the war, but i think it could also be about a couple who has been together for a really long time, and then his love for her kind of fades. she says "you used to be happy to try" meaning he used to be happy to try to fix any problems in their relationship but now he just doesn't try at all. he's not really telling her how he feels and she says "no lies, we're losing time" meaning that she just wants to know what is real. and she also says "you made a mistake"..maybe he cheated on her or did something to hurt her and she's just asking him to tell her that he loves her and he won't hurt her anymore but he won't because he doesn't know if he can be true to that.
or maybe i'm way off lol
either way it's an amazing song.
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There is mention of a division of sides, between the singer’s side and the person who she has this estranged relationship with and that people took sides, which made me question if it was family taking side.
"I wrote “Battle” about my frustration with our government and politics, my opinion on the war, and about people and the hurt and harm they can cause when they get too wrapped up in their own agenda. About wondering how they could feel no remorse, and why instead of owning up to their mistakes and doing what is right, they continue full force on the same path, refusing to take the necessary steps to begin to make things better again, and telling twisted stories and imposing fear along the way to gain supporters on their side that never even heard the truth."