The War Is Over

Kelly Clarkson

About The War Is Over

"The War Is Over" is a song by American recording artist Kelly Clarkson, from her fifth studio album, Stronger (2011). Written by Toby Gad and Olivia Waithe, and produced by Gad, "The War Is Over" is a ballad that tells of a resolute ending to a relationship between lovers, in which the woman, after seeing that their relationship is turbulent beyond repair, decides to walk away. Upon its release, "The War Is Over" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, whose criticism targeted the song's lyrical content, but also complimented her somber vocal performance. Fueled by digital sales during Stronger's release, the song entered South Korean Singles Chart at number 65. Clarkson has also performed it in limited live performances, primarily in select dates of her Stronger Tour. 


Year:
2011
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I watch the days rush by me like a river
I shouldn't wait, but I'm scared to touch the water
I let the phone ring, why won't you believe me (believe me)
I wait for silence, takes a lot not to answer

All I have to say is
You don't deserve me, you don't deserve me
I'm finally walking away
'Cause you don't deserve me, and you're not worthy

And I won't let you pull me in
Because I know you're gonna win
(The war is over) but the war is over (the war is over)
And I won't fight you anymore
I've never been so sure
(The war is over) 'cause the war is over

I used to let you paint a pretty picture
You got me caught up with your, you're my girl forever
So I forgive you, it felt good when you'd hold me
Yeah you owned me
Now you wish you had really known me

All I have to say is you don't deserve me, you don't deserve me
I'm finally walking away, 'cause you'll only hurt me
And you're not worthy

And I won't let you pull me in
Because I know you're gonna win
(The war is over) but the war is over (the war is over)
And I won't fight you anymore
I've never been so sure
(The war is over) 'cause the war is over

This is not my surrender
I'm not running for cover
I'm right here, I know you see me
But your words no longer defeat me
In the night, when you're lonely
You remember how much you miss me
So you call, but I swear
You can try a million times, you'll get the same answer

All I have to say is you don't deserve me, you don't deserve me
I'm finally walking away, 'cause you'll only hurt me
And you're not worthy

And I won't let you pull me in
Because I know you're gonna win
(The war is over) but the war is over (The war is over)

The war is over

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Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and occasional actress. Born in Fort Worth and raised in Burleson, Texas, Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and later becoming the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003. more »

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Written by: OLIVIA WAITHE, TOBY GAD

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"The War Is Over" is a song from Kelly Clarkson's fifth studio album, "Stronger," released in 2011.
Album Reception
The "Stronger" album made a big impact, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 charts, which proved to be a commercial success for Clarkson.
Song Genre
"The War Is Over" falls under the genre of Pop Music with elements of Rock. The song brilliantly showcases Clarkson's vocal prowess alongside its rather upbeat instrumentation.
Lyrics Theme
Lyrically, "The War Is Over" discusses a toxic relationship with an aggressive tone, indicating that the narrator (Clarkson) has ended it and is moving on.
Songwriting
The song wasn't entirely written by Clarkson herself. It has a handful of songwriters, including Alain Johannes, Jacknife Lee, Pat Monahan, Gregg Wattenberg.
Vocal Performance
The critics highly praised Kelly's vocal performance in the song for showcasing her dynamic range and emotional intensity.
Impact
Although "The War Is Over" was not a single, it was praised for its powerful message and for being a standout track from the "Stronger" album.
Music Production
Even though the song falls under pop music, it also embraces rock elements that can be credited to Kelly’s choice of producers like Greg Kurstin and Howard Benson.
Live Performances
Although not a leading single, "The War is Over" was included in Clarkson's setlist for her Stronger Tour in 2012.
Fan Reception
Many fans consider "The War Is Over" as one of Kelly Clarkson's most empowering songs.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "The War Is Over" was popular among fans and contributed to the overall success of the "Stronger" album.
Critical Reception
Critics have found the song demonstrating Clarkson's power as an artist, with her ability to sing bustling pop songs with a rock-edge while maintaining the catchy and inclusive feel to it.

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