Battle Lines

It’s getting late, and I’m tired of fighting
If it’s so important to say you’ve won
Then I guess you have claimed your objective
‘Cause when the morning comes, I’ll be gone

This war of words we wage is killing us
The love we once shared is a casualty
Oh, I’ll wave the white flag, if you want me to
All I want is for you to set me free

I am so tired of these battle lines
I can’t defend myself anymore
I used to feel so close to you
Now I’m a prisoner of war
I am so tired of these battle lines
When I walk through the door
So, baby, I surrender
I can’t take it anymore

They say that all is fair in love and war
Guess that’s the case when you combine the two
We’ve been engaged in some kind of grudge match
And no one holds a grudge as long as you

I am so tired of these battle lines
I can’t defend myself anymore
I used to feel so close to you
Now I’m a prisoner of war
I am so tired of these battle lines
When I walk through the door
So, baby, I surrender
I can’t take it anymore

A harsh word, once spoken, can’t be recalled
When our mouths take shots, our hearts absorb the blows
I’ve faced you down in anger for the last time
I won’t be the enemy anymore

I am so tired of these battle lines
I can’t defend myself anymore
I used to feel so close to you
Now I’m a prisoner of war
I am so tired of these battle lines
When I walk through the door
So, baby, I surrender
I can’t take it anymore

So take down your battle lines
You can say you’ve won the war