Lyrics This Means War - Shovels & Rope

This Means War

Well, I had an awful dream
Laid your bones by a shallow stream
I carved your name in a willow tree
I beat the ground
Water clear and sun a-bright
I let the tears alone to dry
I raised my arms up to the sky
And challenged god
He had no pros, he had no right
To take my dove, my little light
Half of my soul, half of my sight
My beatin' heart, my precious wife
Have you no answers?
I’ll follow you no more
I’m on my own
This means war
When I awoke, when I came to
My whole perspective was brand new
I made a vow, and I keep it true
Hold very close what’s given you
Keep very close what’s given to you