I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
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
Battle Lyrics as written by Michael Blue Colbie Caillat
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
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