Load your guns, take sides
Raise your flag, ’cause, baby, love is war
Hey, baby, what ever happened to the girl next door
If I remember, she looked a lot like you
Whatever happened to the boy who said, “I’d die for you”
We’re hanging on, but love is gone and now it’s war
You got your weapons, baby, I got mine
You tried to trap me with your bedroom eyes
Under the covers, ‘cross the enemy lines
When you don’t know, you just say no
Tell me why, love is war
When the battle is done you still want more
Every broken heart is trying to even the score
It’s the way of the world, love is war
Where boy meets girl, love is war
Oh I remember when the love was good and the bed was hot
But now we sleep on separate sides and the sheets are cold
Aw, I used to love your candy, baby, now the store is closed
I know my silence tears you up inside
You built a fortress for your hurt to hide
You think you’ve won, but it’s a tie
‘Cause nobody wins a war of pride
Tell me why, love is war
When the battle is done you still want more
Every broken heart is trying to even the score
It’s the way of the world, love is war
Where boy meets girl, love is war
Tell me why, love is war
What the hell are we fighting for
Tell me why love is war
When the battle is done you still want more
Every broken heart is trying to even the score
It’s the way of the world, love is war
Where boy meets girl, love is war
Tell me why love is war
When the battle is done you still want more
Every broken heart is trying to even up the score
It’s the way of the world, love is war
Where boy meets girl, love is war
War, love is war, war, love is war
War, love is war, war, love is war
Love Is a Battlefield: Exploring the Meaning of “Love Is War”
Bon Jovi’s “Love Is War” delves into the tumultuous nature of romantic relationships, likening them to a battlefield where both sides arm themselves with emotional defenses. The lyrics capture the journey from innocent beginnings to a place where misunderstandings and pride create a divide. Vivid metaphors—such as “load your guns” and sleeping on “separate sides”—paint a powerful picture of lovers turning adversaries, each trying to even the score after a heartbreak. The recurring refrain, “love is war,” underscores the universal struggle of navigating love’s highs and lows, reminding listeners that passion can bring both unity and conflict.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child
- Release Year: 2000
- Label: Island Records