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War Paint Lyrics by Wolf & Bear

Everything Is Going Grey

2017

[Verse 1: Tyler Watt]
The longer I'm awake the more frustrated I get
To know I'm losing sleep to fight off demons in my bed
I've never known slumber, just an illusion of rest
I'm waiting for the words that will never be said
[Chorus: Marcus Cisneros]
Throw your banner down, there's no battle to be fought
Wash your war paint off
Throw your banner down, I won't kill to make you proud of me
Can't wash those blood stains off
[Verse 2: Marcus Cisneros]
You're held captive by conviction
Causing pain becomes routine
I want to save you from your shackles
I don't know how to set you free
You're held captive by conviction
Causing pain becomes routine
I want to save you from your shackles
I don't know how to set you free
[Verse 3: Tyler Watt]
No rose is worth the thorns if you start to lose more blood
No kingdom's worth the crown if you lose everyone
[Chorus: Marcus Cisneros]
Throw your banner down, there's no battle to be fought
Wash your war paint off
Throw your banner down, I won't kill to make you proud of me
Can't wash those blood stains off
[Bridge: Marcus Cisneros Tyler Watt]
As the leaves rest upon water dormant
To be still if only for the moment
The current picks its pace
Once calm now stirred. Once calm now stirred
Every condolence you've made can't stop the torment
(Break my spirit, lift it up)
You've caused so much pain in heat of the moment
(Pull me under, I am barely hanging on)
Rejected every helping hand to fuel your motive
(Hold me captive, I have figured you out)
Life doesn't have to be littered with constant conflict
(We can make it if you'd only...)
[Chorus: Marcus Cisneros]
Throw your banner down, there's no battle to be fought
Wash your war paint off
Throw your banner down, I won't kill to make you proud of me
Can't wash those blood stains off
Credits
Wolf & Bear

Wolf & Bear

About “War Paint” by Wolf & Bear

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"War Paint" is credited to Wolf & Bear. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"War Paint" appears on "Everything Is Going Grey" in 2017.

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