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.
Once again we hear them calling for war
It doesn't matter what they're fighting for
They light the match and watch the whole world burst into flame
The story's always the same
So tell me people are you ready to kill?
Behold the propaganda, get your fill
A distant enemy is threatening our freedom again
How much would you like to spend?
Millions are falling in line
And it's just a matter of time
Endless destruction will ensure their pockets are lined
For all time
No more defending the lies
Behind the never ending war
It's time to make them realize
We will no longer be their whore
No more, no more
No more, no more
No more, no more
They don't care about the blood on their hands
Look at the world and you will understand
They count the money as the innocent continue to bleed
They're always planting the seed
So tell me people are you ready to die?
We're not believing in the reason why
The paint a picture and the whole damn world is deceived
It's all that they ever need
Millions keep falling in line
It's only a matter of time
Sowing destruction will make sure their pockets are lined
For all time
No more defending the lies
Behind the never ending war
It's time to make them realize
We will no longer be their whore
No more defending the lies
Behind the never ending war
It's time to make them realize
We will no longer be their whore
No it can't be disguised anymore
How they smile as we pay for their war
No more defending the lies
Behind the never ending war
It's time to make them realize
We will no longer be their whore
No more defending the lies
Behind the never ending war
It's time to make them realize
We will no longer be their whore
No more, no more
No more, no more
No more, no more
It doesn't matter what they're fighting for
They light the match and watch the whole world burst into flame
The story's always the same
So tell me people are you ready to kill?
Behold the propaganda, get your fill
A distant enemy is threatening our freedom again
How much would you like to spend?
Millions are falling in line
And it's just a matter of time
Endless destruction will ensure their pockets are lined
For all time
No more defending the lies
Behind the never ending war
It's time to make them realize
We will no longer be their whore
No more, no more
No more, no more
No more, no more
They don't care about the blood on their hands
Look at the world and you will understand
They count the money as the innocent continue to bleed
They're always planting the seed
So tell me people are you ready to die?
We're not believing in the reason why
The paint a picture and the whole damn world is deceived
It's all that they ever need
Millions keep falling in line
It's only a matter of time
Sowing destruction will make sure their pockets are lined
For all time
No more defending the lies
Behind the never ending war
It's time to make them realize
We will no longer be their whore
No more defending the lies
Behind the never ending war
It's time to make them realize
We will no longer be their whore
No it can't be disguised anymore
How they smile as we pay for their war
No more defending the lies
Behind the never ending war
It's time to make them realize
We will no longer be their whore
No more defending the lies
Behind the never ending war
It's time to make them realize
We will no longer be their whore
No more, no more
No more, no more
No more, no more
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher, edited by Ashram
No More Lyrics as written by David Draiman Dan Donegan
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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