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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "A War Inside" by the artist "We Came As Romans"

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In "A War Inside," We Came As Romans depicts a protagonist battling between selfish desires and compassionate instincts. This internal struggle is characterized as a "war" raging within him.

The "devil" on his shoulder personifies selfishness, self-interest, and disregard for others. It whispers that a "real man" prioritizes himself above all. This aspect of the protagonist is powerful, and he's often tempted to succumb to its influence.

The "angel" on the other shoulder represents conscience, compassion, and altruism. It reminds him of the importance of caring for others and challenges the "devil's" values. The protagonist knows this path is right but finds it challenging to follow.

This inner turmoil manifests as an inability to communicate effectively. Words get stuck in his throat because he doesn't know which part of himself to obey. He fears that revealing his true feelings, motives, and doubts will lead to rejection.

Despite these struggles, the protagonist doesn't give up hope. He recognizes the need to control his darker impulses and live by his true values. He believes he's capable of more than selfishness and self-serving actions. The song concludes with him questioning if he has the strength to change and return to the right path.

The devil on my shoulder tells me he's proud of me,

That it takes a real man to look out for himself and no one else.

I don't want to believe that

But sometimes it's easier to just stay silent.

I wish I knew how to speak out.

I never had a problem with words

But only when talking to someone else, talking to someone else

There's a war inside me that's all my own,

And I need to talk like a king to keep myself afloat.

But how much longer until everyone knows?

How much longer until everyone knows?

How much longer until everyone knows?

There's a war inside me that's all my own,

There's a war inside me that's all my own,

I should have started to take my own advice

From the moment that I started giving it

But I can only control what happens from here

And if none of this had happened

Then I couldn't have heard...

The angel on my shoulder tells me he's proud of me,

That it takes a real man to live for everyone else before himself.

I know I believe it.

And it'll never get easier

But it will always be worth it.

There's a war inside me that's all my own, all my own.

I'm still learning to speak out against myself

And stay on the path I truly want to be on.

Though I've lost my way more times that I have wished,

My heart is constant and willing.

I still believe that we were made for more,

That what I've been doing lately.

This end of depression will be the start of getting back what I have lost

Because I had become conceited

But I'm making it back to where I last left off

And so I've shown you my heart.

Will you restore me?..

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