Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Year Before the War Lyrics by Carrie Elkin

The Jeopardy of Circumstance

0

Somehow my Helen died
A year before the war
So I drank up
And I married Claire
But it don’t much matter anymore
Cause I can’t take a picture
These old eyes are worn
They’re worn
I’ve lied to myself before
And I guess that’s like lying to god
But I loved her before I loved you
And there’s something to be said
For the first wife that’s dead
And I can’t take a picture
These old eyes are worn
No I can’t take a picture these old eyes are worn
But on with this life
You can cut me
Where I used to shine
I look dull around the edges
But I’m doing fine
I’m going fine
I can’t take a picture
These old eyes are worn

About “Year Before the War” by Carrie Elkin

Read the complete lyrics to "Year Before the War" by Carrie Elkin from the album "The Jeopardy of Circumstance". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Year Before the War" is performed by Carrie Elkin. from the album "The Jeopardy of Circumstance" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Year Before the War", explore more songs by Carrie Elkin using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Carrie Elkin · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Year Before the War" is credited to Carrie Elkin. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Year Before the War" appears on "The Jeopardy of Circumstance".

Visit the Carrie Elkin artist page at /artist/carrie-elkin for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.