Wage War - Johnny Cash Lyrics






Let me tell you the saddest story
Love lost left broken and empty
Put my heart in the hands of another
Set a fire to the past and watched me burn

Somehow I guess it's better this way
Looking back was it all just a mistake?
Thought I could live in the arms of another
But I guess I wasn't enough for her

I wanna feel the love you can't live without
The one that Johnny Cash wrote all his songs about
But I gave it all away for no return
Guess it's just another lesson that I'll never learn

I've been putting myself through your Hell
Holding on to things that don't even matter now
You found your place in the arms of another
But now I see it's just the way the Earth will turn

I wanna feel the love you can't live without
The one that Johnny Cash wrote all his songs about
But I gave it all away for no return
Guess it's just another lesson that I'll never learn

Can't seem to fill the void that lives in my chest
Thought I was what you need but I'm just second best
I'll never give it all away again I swear
Don't even look for a heart you'll find there's nothing there

(I can't take it back)
All the years that we spent together have come to an end
(Regret is all I had)
Not sure I would if I could do it all over again
(I can't take it back)
The memories, the pictures, I love you's will wither
(Regret is all I had)
But this is the last song I'll write about you

Forget my name
Forget my face
It was all just empty space
Deadweight
No longer part of me





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  1. M.... ....

    Is it just me or at some points they sound like skillet?

  2. I.... K....

    this is literally the best fucking thing ive ever seen on this website... Holy crap

  3. L.... ....

    Both versions are fucking amazing❤

  4. F.... ....

    I say this is better then the orig song ngl i love that this is on spotify

  5. D.... E....

    Now THIS! My friends is the epitome of a F'N MASTERPIECE! Asking Alexandria Godsmack even Three Days Grace w&w/o adam even tho thats my ninja since 3DG come on the scene n yall got masterpieces as well dont get me wrong but this song right here... Speechless. Now thats how u do brotha's. Now u got ur benchmark. Can u go beyond greatness? Hope like h311 u can n soon cuz i'm fiening for the fix. Yup... I'm a W² junkie. Thanks for the amazing music n DROPPIN THEM 💣💣💣💣 RIGHT ON OUR HEADS. Keep up the great work my ninjas.✌️&🤘

  6. A.... M....

    Is there an illegal amount of times to hit replay? Cause I’m sure I’ve reached it.. I’ve seen them twice now and they have some seriously deep lyrics that would transition into a brilliant acoustic album🖤🖤

  7. m.... p....

    Is it just me or does britons voice sound exactly like the dude from Skillet

  8. a.... a....

    When you cant afford a drum set

  9. M.... J....

    Fuck :(

  10. B.... B....

    I wish someone would make an instrumental version of this

  11. A.... P....

    God this song almost made me cry

  12. R.... C....

    I love it!

  13. D.... R....

    This one hits hard right now!

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

    PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!!!!! Do more "stripped" songs. Stripped gravity was also amazing!!!!! Probably better than this one IMO.

  15. L.... G....

    Song played at 4am on my boyfriend's phone and it was actually a magical experience. New favorite💕

  16. M.... W....

    Just recently heard about these dudes. They are going to be here in Seattle next Monday. I am going just for Dayseeker and Like Moths To Flames, but I've liked what I've heard from these guys. Especially this song. Hoping to get more into them!

  17. B.... O....

    Can u put this on iTunes pls

  18. A.... B....

    I really like your guys stripped songs they sound freaking amazing 🤙🤟

  19. N.... V....

    You bastards ruined the new album they were so awesome there last two were masterpieces but now it’s cringey ass metalcore

  20. J.... H....

    Does anyone know any other songs like this from metalcore artists? With the same feel, sound, emotions, etc?

  21. �.... �....

    Пойдет).

  22. C.... T....

    sounds really good! keep up the good work!

  23. D.... W....

    Okay. Now that Pressures out, is everyone here who wanted Briton to sing Happy? I am. If you're pissed, listen to Death Metal, there's no soft music there for you.

  24. J.... A....

    So beautiful

  25. t.... ....

    Well. You all wanted Briton to sing more, and he's doing it. Half the new album is experimental hot garbage.

    Y'all couldn't appreciate one or two songs being softer and letting that be it, you all had to go and make them redesign their entire band based on what you _thought_ you wanted, and the new album sounds like it's having an identity crisis because of it.

    Wage War's fans are killing Wage War.

  26. J.... H....

    You all need to do Youngblood stripped.

  27. M.... D....

    This is art... amazing! Thank you so much! ❣️

  28. T.... S....

    I prefer this over the original to be honest.

  29. L.... W....

    God, this song is amazing 😍

  30. K.... L....

    What a voice 😯

  31. Y.... D....

    I would’ve never thought he could sing cleans this good. Pure talent

  32. �.... B....

    chord please

  33. F.... G....

    God and this song is what keeps me going. Please I need help I just need a friend.

  34. A.... 9....

    Can we get a stripped down cover of stripped by depche mode

  35. W.... ....

    The version of a song you never knew you needed until you heard it.

  36. x.... g....

    i feel like this song is underrated

  37. A.... H....

    I know this song has been out for a while now, but I'm still listening to it. This song has saved me more times than once. I'll never be able to repay you for that.

  38. H.... ....

    2:26 wow Cody and Briton sound so good here.

  39. J.... T....

    Absolutely awesome!!!

  40. V.... S....

    Это прекрасно!

  41. J.... ....

    The singer looks a bit like Foggy Nelson from daredevil. Am I the only one who thinks so?

    J.... ....

    yeah he does lol

  42. S.... L....

    Chords?

  43. 7.... ....

    That’s a beautiful sick note at 1:21. ❤️

  44. x.... !....

    When we see you all agin in the deep South 🎸 😎 🔥 firework

  45. t.... p....

    Let me tell you the saddest story
    Love lost left broken and empty
    Put my heart in the hands of another
    Set a fire to the past and watch me burn

    Somehow I guess it's better this way
    Looking back was it all just a mistake?
    Thought I could live in the arms of another
    But I guess I wasn't enough for her

    I wanna feel the love you can't live without
    The one that Johnny Cash wrote all his songs about
    But I gave it all away for no return
    Guess it's just another lesson that I'll never learn

    I've been putting myself through your Hell
    Holding on to things that don't even matter now
    You found your place in the arms of another
    But now I see it's just the way the Earth will turn

    I wanna feel the love you can't live without
    The one that Johnny Cash wrote all his songs about
    But I gave it all away for no return
    Guess it's just another lesson that I'll never learn

    Can't seem to fill the void that lives in my chest
    Thought I was what you need but I'm just second best
    I'll never give it all away again I swear
    Don't even look for a heart you'll find there's nothing there

    All the years that we spent together have come to an end
    (Regret is all I had)
    Not sure I would if I could do it all over again
    (I can't take it back)
    The memories, the pictures, I love you's will wither
    (Regret is all I had)
    But this is the last song I'll write about you

    Forget my name
    Forget my face
    It was all just empty space
    Deadweight; no longer part of me

  46. C.... C....

    Fantastic! I came from watching the worst music I’ve ever heard from a band called “modern baseball”, to this video, you guys know how to make great music. Thank you for making me feel better after watching that band that shouldn’t exist. 🤘

  47. S.... M....

    you guys rock!! your show in hamburg was killer!

  48. S.... P....

    Yep❤️

  49. D.... W....

    Please do a whole stripped down like deluxe album

  50. V.... I....

    Super!!

  51. S.... M....

    Such a bangin song

  52. K.... M....

    The emotion of this song hits harder like this.

  53. D.... J....

    What kind of drum is that?

  54. T.... D....

    They need to do an acoustic version of LOW!

  55. M.... H....

    This song has genuinely broken my heart at least a dozen times now.

  56. A.... R....

    This is country music

  57. J.... J....

    Wish they had a fretless bass.

  58. B.... ....

    you guys saved my life. I know this will not be seen, but when i felt like ending it all you guys saved me.

  59. c.... a....

    Omg! Love this!! ❤ his voice!❤😍

  60. C.... S....

    Still dope as fuck!

  61. x.... ....

    Love this!!! Amazing band

  62. S.... W....

    where is the begh

  63. F.... G....

    I feel as if the original is an angry at self mood, while this one is more sad and emotional. I love both versions so much.

  64. J.... H....

    Do yourself a favor and listen with the bass turned up and the sub on high. 👌

  65. T.... M....

    But I guess I wasn't enough for her...... :(

  66. z.... ....

    Wage war is fuckin awesome! Never thought I’d like an acoustic version better than the original

  67. U.... ....

    The dude on the left is fucking fat

  68. C.... O....

    Great song!!!! Keep it up!!!!

  69. A.... e....

    I am going through a very bad break up this song has helped me alot

  70. M.... R....

    Amazing metal band making an astounding acoustic song. God really does move in mysterious ways.

  71. H.... R....

    Fucking beautiful my dudes

  72. e.... r....

    Obsessed with this song 😇

  73. E.... A....

    Love the cajon. But man is he reaching for those low notes my back started to hurt

  74. P.... C....

    Currently the best band out there. These guys are crazy good.

  75. e.... r....

    I’ve heard you guys before but realized today you’re my favorite band!

  76. D.... M....

    This acoustic version is beautiful!!!! I had some tears going on for a sec..

  77. d.... j....

    WOW....love it when ya stuble upon a god damn chill bump raising song!!

  78. J.... T....

    You guys are straight up amazing. Keep it up.

  79. P.... C....

    Honestly, I like this version better!! I feel it has more layers and emotions.

  80. A.... D....

    Why do I hear John Cooper from Skillet in this song?

  81. P.... O....

    Cant even hear what the bassist is doing. Beautiful song though

  82. R.... K....

    Man I wanna know what Cajon that is. Is it just me or does it sound almost like a snare, or is it just audio editing?

  83. A.... H....

    I'm not crying, you're crying.

  84. S.... B....

    Hello valentines day theme song...

  85. j.... m....

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    Let me tell you the saddest story
    Love lost left broken and empty
    Put my heart in the hands of another
    Set a fire to the past and watch me burn

    Somehow I guess it's better this way
    Looking back was it all just a mistake?
    Thought I could live in the arms of another
    But I guess I wasn't enough for her

    I wanna feel the love you can't live without
    The one that Johnny Cash wrote all his songs about
    But I gave it all away for no return
    Guess it's just another lesson that I'll never learn

    I've been putting myself through your Hell
    Holding on to things that don't even matter now
    You found your place in the arms of another
    But now I see it's just the way the Earth will turn

    I wanna feel the love you can't live without
    The one that Johnny Cash wrote all his songs about
    But I gave it all away for no return
    Guess it's just another lesson that I'll never learn

    Can't seem to fill the void that lives in my chest
    Thought I was what you need but I'm just second best
    I'll never give it all away again I swear
    Don't even look for a heart you'll find there's nothing there

    All the years that we spent together have come to an end
    (Regret is all I had)
    Not sure I would if I could do it all over again
    (I can't take it back)
    The memories, the pictures, I love you's will wither
    (Regret is all I had)
    But this is the last song I'll write about you

    Forget my name
    Forget my face
    It was all just empty space
    Deadweight; no longer part of me

  86. C.... ....

    Happy Valentines Day 2019

  87. J.... J....

    Fucking incredible

  88. c.... ....

    I could imagine Johnny Cash himself having written a song like this, especially near the end of his life when his music became more deep and dark.

  89. D.... B....

    thats not jhonny cash ):

  90. B.... T....

    Thank you for this song. Just went through a divorce and this nails down what I went through/am going through perfectly.

  91. E.... R....

    Keep stripping!

  92. J.... L....

    I would love to hear a "stripped" version of Twenty One.

  93. M.... P....

    Probably the sickest song I’ve ever heard

  94. R.... T....

    Such a fucking shredder! ::EaRgaSm:: 💔💔💔

  95. S.... ....

    I wish someone would make a karaoke/instrumnetal of this

  96. S.... W....

    This song alone got through a heartbreak last year.

  97. J.... G....

    Pure emotions