In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Explosive you feel the impact hit your face
What makes you think I'll let you survive
You want a war I'm the front line
Unbroken
This ain't about me
I'm better than you'll ever be
You don't concern me
I know you'll never get to me
You want a shot
I can take your best bring it on
Get ready for the pain
Cause this where it's going down
War zone
This is where it's going down
War zone
When you walk in my world
Madness is coming your way
As long as my heart still beats
I can guarantee you
Madness is coming your way
Survival here is thrust upon you
Fuel the fire bring another victim
Take your lesson in Supremacy
Cause I'm the one who stands alone at the summit
This ain't about me
I'm better than you'll ever be
You don't concern me
You know you'll never get to me
You want a shot
I can take your best bring it on
Get ready for the pain
Cause this is where it's going down
I am the wall you can never climb
I am the pain that you feel inside
I bring it all let the show begin
I am the War you can never win
War zone
This is where it's going down
War zone
When you walk in my world
Madness is coming your way
As long as my heart still beats
I can guarantee you
Madness is coming your way
What makes you think I'll let you survive
You want a war I'm the front line
Unbroken
This ain't about me
I'm better than you'll ever be
You don't concern me
I know you'll never get to me
You want a shot
I can take your best bring it on
Get ready for the pain
Cause this where it's going down
War zone
This is where it's going down
War zone
When you walk in my world
Madness is coming your way
As long as my heart still beats
I can guarantee you
Madness is coming your way
Survival here is thrust upon you
Fuel the fire bring another victim
Take your lesson in Supremacy
Cause I'm the one who stands alone at the summit
This ain't about me
I'm better than you'll ever be
You don't concern me
You know you'll never get to me
You want a shot
I can take your best bring it on
Get ready for the pain
Cause this is where it's going down
I am the wall you can never climb
I am the pain that you feel inside
I bring it all let the show begin
I am the War you can never win
War zone
This is where it's going down
War zone
When you walk in my world
Madness is coming your way
As long as my heart still beats
I can guarantee you
Madness is coming your way
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