The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
After bombs are dropped to kill
After all the buildings fall
At the time we'll have the will
To climb up from beneath it all
We'll find the strength to live
To rebuild something new
If there's anything forgive
What else can we do
I don't wanna fight your war
I don't wanna play your games
Better pray for world war four
Better hope for something more
So we're forming to our cliques
we will destroy all the clocks
and our weapons will be sticks
and the other side has rocks
and we'll clash over petty shit
but remember all the lies
That all led up to it
and bombed the world to die
I don't wanna fight your war
I don't wanna play your games
Better pray for world war four
Better hope for something more
Nothing to lose,
After all the pain
A little nuclear winter
With a little acid rain
But after this,
they'll be no more
Fucking politics
No more world war four
Better pray for world war four
Better hope for something more
After all the buildings fall
At the time we'll have the will
To climb up from beneath it all
We'll find the strength to live
To rebuild something new
If there's anything forgive
What else can we do
I don't wanna fight your war
I don't wanna play your games
Better pray for world war four
Better hope for something more
So we're forming to our cliques
we will destroy all the clocks
and our weapons will be sticks
and the other side has rocks
and we'll clash over petty shit
but remember all the lies
That all led up to it
and bombed the world to die
I don't wanna fight your war
I don't wanna play your games
Better pray for world war four
Better hope for something more
Nothing to lose,
After all the pain
A little nuclear winter
With a little acid rain
But after this,
they'll be no more
Fucking politics
No more world war four
Better pray for world war four
Better hope for something more
Lyrics submitted by acidmaniac
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"I do not know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." Albert Einstein
I think that about says it. They based the song off the Einstein quote. I dont see whats weird....
The comment posted by WorldInferno67 I think sums up what the song was written about. The band probably feels that we've hated each other (as kids sharing an underground scene) for quite long enough. I've always disagreed with emo-bashers, since that scene got big in 2000.
I don't care about emo. Let people be people and you'll be treated the same. Stop walking on people because it eventually leads to bigger problems. Especially punks who expect to not be bashed upon daily, because it's kind of hypocritical. In your new-world police state that you will be responsible for NOT stopping, you'll be bashed upon every day by bloodthirsty deranged patriots. Why? Because you choose to direct your anger at emo kids.
This was originally a Morning Glory song(Ezra's other band). Just because the chorus is harmonized, that doesn't put it anywhere near Blink-182.
I agree with Paulienomial completely, I love the crack rock steady scene and what they stand for... but really, some of the followers are complete morons, thinking that they're the only outcasts or that their own opinions are valid. You're not the only ones being picked on, think about how many genres you pick on.<br /> I'm not one to really enforce "world peace" and all that jazz completely, but I do believe that we can reach a fair almost-decent harmony if we all just stop shitting all over each other. If you don't understand what someone believes in or simply enjoys (such as emo music?) then try to understand or shut up! You don't have to hate on something as petty as an interest in a genre.<br /> <br /> Ramble ramble ramble, I know.
How dare they harmonize the chorus and try something new; Leftover Crack couldn't be Blink-182 if they tried. While I agree this is LOC tune comes as close to Blink-182 as they ever have that isn't necessarily a bad thing; they're trying to unite the masses to stand up and think for themselves and sometimes that requires being a little softer to penetrate the delicate sensibilities.
world INFERNO friendship society KILLS. i am addicted. dont disagree with everything yew read hear or see cuz its basically the same! fighting the same cause!! fuck the fucking world and defiantly fuck the FLAG LOC fer life
this song being harmonized and more melodic like blink-182 doesn't mean anything negative. harmony and melody are great elements that add to a song, hence this song being so great. not only does it have an incredible message, but it has a sound that even more people can connect to. furthermore, blink-182 doesn't mean to stand for anything political. being a successful band is a personal (band) choice with what to do with your money or pursue more commercial endeavors. one of the reasons i look up to stza and loc so much is because they don't pursue anything commercial when they could so easily.
all in all this is an incredible and intelligent song.
To be fair when i think anarcho-communist death metal/crust punk/ ska-core hybrid bands I don't think "billboard 100 here they come!"<br /> They are actually pretty popular for a band of it's type.
People hear vocal harmonizing and automatically think Blink182, ignoring that it's been a part of punk rock song structure from the Ramones, to the Clash, to Bad Religion, to Social Distortion... to Leftover Crack.
Punk elitists, fuck off!
World War 4!
......
World War 4!
What the fuck happened to Leftover Crack? Didn't they used to be good? I recall them realising a masterpiece of an album about three years ago, and now they're recording music that resembles a fucking Blink 182 song. If you disagree, then please, listen to the chorus, and disagree with me again.
World War 4!
blink 182 is a pussy ass band that sings about the most randomest bullshit faggit assed shit. who the fuck cares if they sing songs about nothing. they dont care about music they care about MONEY!!!! money money money is number 1 in the nation. leftover crack cares and shares about what they think and how they FEEL about this world. it is amazing if yew feel the same way as they do. this song has purpose and ANGER! do not be intimidated by blink do not be scared of how yew feel dont feel scared just cuz everyones an asshole. DO what YEW believe IN!!!! believe in LOC.. be who yew can be. say what yew want do what yew want and say FUCK YEW. stand up fer yerself and yer believes. fuck the people who say no and who say yer wrong. theyre fuct. if yew listen to the lyrics and anger yew will FOLLOW id say. its fuct but its fuckin true! email_----punkkeepsmesane1@hotmail.com
WorldInferno, thats exactly what i was thinkin when i heard this song--what? this sounds like a Blink 182 song. this song is wierd