Cage The Elephant - The War Is Over Lyrics






When I was a young man, I never needed anyone
Bruised and broken, shattered, always on the run
Sleepin' on a half-smile, layin' in the shadows
I became a rich man, I held the world up with my hands
Inside I was a poor man, still screaming, "I don't understand"
"Why am I always running?" "Why am I always hiding?"
"What's the point in living when living feels like dying?"

You can build your walls, love will tear it down
You can hide your heart inside a man-made house
You can build your walls, build 'em to the sky
One day you will find love was on both sides
The war is over

I came upon a wise man, he said, "Sit beside me son"
"When I was a young man, I was like you, the prodigal son"
Stayed behind a half-smile, hidin' in the shadows
Tell 'em that it's all right, tell 'em 'cause you said so

You can build your walls, love will tear it down
You can hide your heart inside a man-made house
You can build your walls, build 'em to the sky
One day you will find love was on both sides

The war is over, love's already won
The war is over, the war is over
The war is over, love's already won
The war is over, the war is over

Time stands still so long
I feel so low
I know what follows, what follows

You can build your walls, but love will tear it down
You can hide your heart inside a man-made house
You can build your walls, build 'em to the sky
One day you will find love was on both sides

The war is over, love's already won
The war is over, the war is over
The war is over, love's already won
The war is over, the war is over





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  1. j.... N....

    Idk i might be the only one with this feeling but i felt depress after a family member pass. I was sad and was thinking suicide but a friends brother called talk to me. I listen to this song and thought back when i was little. Always happy but bullied, death and beaten was going on. Then as i got older bad things keep happening like the one that just pass but again then a friend's brother help me. With the right love any war would be over💛

  2. s.... r....

    Que buenas melodias que tiene este album , hacia rato que no le prestaba atencion a una banda joven y estos muchachos aunque ya los tenia de nombre , nunca les habia dado mucha bolilla y son buenos .

  3. M.... M....

    Does this sound like Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2? On the album "War". Coincidence?

  4. T.... A....

    I can’t wait for them to win there 2nd grammy

  5. S.... L....

    When I was, a young boy
    My father
    Took me into the city..............

  6. D.... R....

    "love's already won"

  7. c.... ....

    This song has continued to grow on me, one of my favs from this album, great melody.

  8. J.... F....

    Oh the evolution from Telescope to The War is Over. There is not one bad song from CTE

  9. H.... D....

    This song speaks to me ! Thank you Cage the Elephant !

  10. r.... o....

    another gems

  11. M.... ....

    Me encanta ❤

  12. A.... M....

    Que delícia de música!

    A.... M....

    Come o DVD do macho peludo vaiiin

  13. M.... d....

    que hermoso

  14. R.... K....

    masa pia

  15. N.... ....

    MAGA2020

  16. M.... F....

    Keeping rock alive with every note

  17. J.... F....

    Gosh they are perfect

  18. J.... R....

    FUCKING MASTERPIECE OF AN ALBUM!! MY FAVORITE SONG CHANGES EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS ALBUM DEPENDING ON THE SONG!

    J.... R....

    Ive gone from Social Cues to Night Running to What I’m becoming to this one. The album is jaw dropping amazing!

    J.... R....

    @Carlos I know man, I love it so much, one of my favorite albums ever. I can't lock in on a favorite at all. I think it is a tie between, "Social Cues," "Skin and Bones," and "The War is Over." I do love the energy of "Night Running especially Matt Schultz coming in on the second verse.

  19. T.... C....

    Melhor música 🎶 😻

  20. A.... P....

    Have been listening non-stop to this album for about two weeks....love it...

  21. N.... D....

    By The Black Flame of My Twin Serpents, To the Hebrews before who Cursed Us... Rising up from The SOLAR SEAT of My Purpose...
    Christ consciousness Is Worthless, C6A6S6T D9O9W9N By My Emergence...
    O' Father SATAN and Mother LILITH...
    I'm Determined..
    From My ROOTS to Your CROWN...
    They've Deterred Us..
    To All Those Who Follow Us Now,
    Be FERVID...
    OUR ETERNAL L3O6V9E IS PASSED DOWN...FOREVERMORE!
    To the
    (Horrific Internal Visual Experience)
    H.I.V.E
    And
    M.I.N.D
    (Metaphysical Infinite Neo Dualism)
    I Will TRANSCEND Reality and It Will be Restored...
    In My N9A6M3E, I'll be Reborn
    NonDeaSoss I Say...
    (Not Dead Otherwise)
    For On My Day, I'll Soar
    In Eternal Death I'll Come Forth...
    To Claim The Throne of G.A.M.E's
    (Genetic Ascension Malefic Existence)
    I Say FOREVERMORE!

  22. J.... R....

    I know what love is now uwu... It's this album

  23. M.... J....

    Love's already won! 🌤️

  24. C.... B....

    "You can build your walls, love will tear them down"
    I feel as it there is a lot of people that need to hear that

  25. x.... ....

    I think this is my favorite song from the album, but I like all of them. <3

  26. R.... I....

    This should be in the end of peaky blinders

    R.... I....

    SPOILER???

  27. D.... B....

    Am I wrong to assume this is a political song? It’s damn good

    D.... B....

    my mind shifts to lgbt because of love always prevailing idk

  28. C.... ....

    This is the song that consolidates this album as a rock masterpiece.

  29. b.... ....

    any body else getting demon dayz vibes from this song

  30. D.... L....

    One of the best songs on the album

  31. m.... ....

    and people say there's no good music anymore??

  32. K.... W....

    Arctic Elephants?

    K.... W....

    Arctic cages

    K.... W....

    Monkey Elephants from the Arctic

    K.... W....

    Both are my faves

    K.... W....

    Red Hot Elephants? Blink 18Monkeys?

    K.... W....

    Cage the Gorillaz
    Gorilla the Elephantz

  33. R.... N....

    This entire album is unbelievable

  34. L.... W....

    This is probably my new favorite song from Cage The Elephant

  35. K.... R....

    THE WAR IS OVER
    When I was a young man, I never needed anyone
    Bruised and broken, shattered, always on the run
    Safe behind a half-smile, laying in the shadows
    I became a rich man, I held the world up with my hands
    Inside I was a poor man, still screaming, "I don't understand"
    "Why am I always running?" "Why am I always hiding?"
    "What's the point in living when living feels like dying?"

    You can build your walls, love will tear it down
    You can hide your heart inside a man-made house
    You can build your walls, build 'em to the sky
    One day you will find love was on both sides
    The war is over

    I came upon a wise man, he said, "Sit beside me son"
    "When I was a young man, I was like you, the Prodigal Son"
    Safe behind a half-smile, hidin' in the shadows
    Tell 'em that it's all right, tell 'em 'cause you said so

    You can build your walls, love will tear it down
    You can hide your heart inside a man-made house
    You can build your walls, build 'em to the sky
    One day you will find love was on both sides

    The war is over, love's already won
    The war is over, the war is over
    The war is over, love's already won
    The war is over, the war is over

    Time stands still so long
    I feel so low
    I know what follows, what follows

    You can build your walls, but love will tear it down
    You can hide your heart inside a man-made house
    You can build your walls, build 'em to the sky
    One day you will find love was on both sides

    The war is over, love's already won
    The war is over, the war is over
    The war is over, love's already won
    The war is over, the war is over.

  36. W.... ....

    I fucking love this shit 😩

  37. A.... P....

    i love this album, its amazing

  38. T.... ....

    This album is just 💕👌🏻

  39. a.... s....

    i haven't checked my subscriptions in monthsssss, and the day i check holy shittttttt BEST DAY EVER

  40. C.... A....

    Necesitaba tanto este álbum, es una maravilla *.*

  41. J.... M....

    BUILD THE WALL!

    J.... M....

    Joe Mama love will tear it down

    J.... M....

    @Daniel Boldt Guns < Love lol

    J.... M....

    Tell the Christians murdered daily that the war is over.

  42. a.... .....

    que lindo es todo con su música❤️

  43. m.... a....

    the voice, the music, the effects... everything about this is perfect.

  44. K.... ....

    definitivemet ma nouvelle chanson preferer apres ready to let go

  45. C.... T....

    anyone else get ready to let go vibes listening? or just me

    C.... T....

    Matt Shultz is currently separated and undergoing divorce with his wife, probably where a lot of the inspiration for this album is being drawn from.

  46. Y.... S....

    I love how every single song of this album has an extra 7 seconds at the end, so that I can stop it and replay it! They thought economically while releasing each song. Lol

    Y.... S....

    Cool you noticed that👍 I didnt lol😂

  47. F.... S....

    This Is amazing, I don't know how I can love so munch one song and one band ❤❤ Cage The Elephant the best band ❤❤🌹 I love you guys ❤🌹❤

  48. J.... ....

    Great album! You guys never disappoint me

  49. L.... ....

    How and why do people dislike this?

  50. A.... M....

    BR❤❤❤

    A.... M....

    I LOVE U❤

  51. o.... ....

    This album is the better version of Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino.

    o.... ....

    olafputker yes

    o.... ....

    Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino was a huge disappointment. Love CTE! ❤

  52. J.... F....

    🇧🇷?

  53. L.... T....

    Чуваки, как всегда хорошо

  54. K.... ....

    I'm so proud of you! I wish you came to Greece

    K.... ....

    Is Cage The Elephant popular there? I'm coming to Greece soon.

    K.... ....

    @Nick Christoforou yes they are. Have a nice time here!

  55. M.... F....

    kinda really optimistic message, unlike say `Ready to let go` or `Goodbye`

  56. B.... B....

    You guys are so amazing. The album is a masterpiece

  57. T.... ....

    Right on! im digging this this album for sure

  58. W.... 2....

    *Ahhhhh me encanta*

  59. P.... ....

    Amazing~

  60. M.... N....

    No avia vere se o el porno tan rapido xD

  61. M.... k....

    Hasta ahora ha sido mis favoritas del Album <3

  62. B.... L....

    Salve BR 🇧🇷

    B.... L....

    Bruna Leonarda AAAAAA desespero nesse álbum viu

  63. N.... ....

    Damn that BASS

  64. b.... b....

    SHEDING TEARS

  65. k.... c....

    This song is so uplifting. One of the best songs in the Album

  66. D.... S....

    Come to Monterrey, N.L 🇲🇽❤️

  67. J.... ....

    Impressive Lyrics right here!

  68. R.... ....

    Love this

  69. t.... w....

    You've come a long way since ain't no rest for the wicked.i happy to be here listening and all the new stuff you guys make.

  70. D.... G....

    MASTERPIECE

  71. A.... Q....

    this album is a masterpiece. I love how perfect it is, thank you for this 🖤

  72. N.... 4....

    NO FUCKING WAY ITS OUT !

  73. B.... F....

    "what's the point of living if living is like dying"
    How is every song so amazing

    B.... F....

    love is on both sides clears it up following after....

  74. M.... C....

    AAAAAAA PORRAAA

  75. v.... d....

    Q maravliha ♡♡

  76. A.... A....

    "What's the point of livin',
    living feels like dying"

    A.... A....

    that stood out to me too....

    A.... A....

    I see you on every song

    A.... A....

    He sang when livin' feels like dyin'. So you were close I guess. I think you missed the message of the song though.

    A.... A....

    r/Im14andthisisdeep

  77. L.... B....

    Let's sing all night :3 ♥️

  78. V.... 2....

    perfeccion has 2 words

    social cues

  79. M.... R....

    Come to México 🇲🇽

  80. A.... N....

    [Verse 1]
    When I was a young man, I never needed anyone
    Bruised and broken, shattered, always on the run
    Sleepin' on a half-smile, layin' in the shadows
    I became a rich man, I held the world up with my hands
    Inside I was a poor man, still screaming, "I don't understand"
    "Why am I always running?" "Why am I always hiding?"
    "What's the point in living when living feels like dying?"

    [Chorus]
    You can build your walls, love will tear it down
    You can hide your heart inside a man-made house
    You can build your walls, build 'em to the sky
    One day you will find love was on both sides
    The war is over

    [Verse 2]
    I came upon a wise man, he said, "Sit beside me son"
    "When I was a young man, I was like you, the prodigal son"
    Stayed behind a half-smile, hidin' in the shadows
    Tell 'em that it's all right, tell 'em 'cause you said so

    [Chorus]
    You can build your walls, love will tear it down
    You can hide your heart inside a man-made house
    You can build your walls, build 'em to the sky
    One day you will find love was on both sides

    [Post-Chorus]
    The war is over, love's already won
    The war is over, the war is over
    The war is over, love's already won
    The war is over, the war is over

    [Bridge]
    I don't understand, just feels so wrong
    I feel so wrong
    I know what follows, what follows

    [Chorus]
    You can build your walls, but love will tear it down
    You can hide your heart inside a man-made house
    You can build your walls, build 'em to the sky
    One day you will find love was on both sides

    [Post-Chorus]
    The war is over, love's already won
    The war is over, the war is over
    The war is over, love's already won
    The war is over, the war is over

    A.... N....

    Armando Nunez , you should make a separate video with the lyrics

  81. A.... S....

    Such a variety in one album. Man! They know how to do it!

  82. L.... N....

    It's an honor to be listening to this new album with everyone who is here this early 🙂

    L.... N....

    csmall1221 :)

    L.... N....

    @Mick ❤

  83. K.... ....

    never disappointed in their music

  84. E.... E....

    Soy mexicana y amo a Cage The elephant, estoy escuchando sus nuevas canciones y siempre hacen que me emocioné y experimente muchas sensaciones bonitas con su música, amo su trabajo, amo el ritmo de sus canciones y la letra de cada una de ellas, simplemente mi banda favorita:(

  85. K.... ....

    omgg I love this album sm and all the others, honestly I cant wait to see them live!

  86. u.... d....

    Im a hippie, so this is easily my new favorite song

    u.... d....

    obviously

  87. P.... G....

    NOOOTIFICAAAATIOOOON SSSQUAAAAAAD

  88. S.... P....

    What a nice way to come home from class! An entire CTE album!

  89. M.... A....

    i love this

  90. M.... A....

    It Is The best band of this century

  91. L.... o....

    I don’t understand how every album is so perfect

    L.... o....

    das what talent is called we need more of it from other bands and artists in my opinion

    L.... o....

    I've been thinking this one ain't perfect for me, but I hope I'm wrong. Give me a couple of days, I'm starting to love it already.

    L.... o....

    me either 😭😭😭😭😭

  92. l.... ....

    Minha banda, ninguém sai!

  93. T.... ....

    Can’t wait to see you live

  94. J.... a....

    FINALMENTE <3 !!!!!!!!!

  95. M.... M....

    damn even more music to my ears