A Love Like War

Vic Fuentes, All Time Low

About A Love Like War

"A Love Like War" is a song by American rock band All Time Low for the reissue of their fifth studio album Don't Panic: It's Longer Now! (2013). Written and produced by the band's lead vocalist/guitarist Alex Gaskarth and Mike Green, and featuring the input of Pierce The Veil's lead vocalist Vic Fuentes, the song was released through Hopeless Records on September 2, 2013.


Year:
2012
3:33
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Make a wish on our sorry little hearts
Have a smoke, pour a drink, steal a kiss in the dark
Fingernails on my skin like the teeth of a shark
I'm intoxicated by the lie

In the chill of your stare I am painfully lost
Like a deer in the lights of an oncoming bus
For the thrill of your touch I will shamefully lust
As you tell me we're nothing but trouble

Heart's on fire tonight
Feel my bones ignite
Feels like war, war
Feels like war, war
Heart's on fire tonight
Feel my bones ignite
Feels like war, war
Feels like war, war

We go together or we don't go down at all
We go together or we don't go down at all
We go together or we don't go down at all, whoa

Fail-safe trigger, lock down call
Wipe the dry clean slate, quick, sound the alarm
No escape from the truth and the weight of it all
I am caught in the web of a lie

And the bitch of it all is that I'm running from
The desire of the people to whom I belong
At the end of the day you can tell me I'm wrong
'Cause you went to all of this trouble

Heart's on fire tonight
Feel my bones ignite
Feels like war, war
Feels like war, war
Heart's on fire tonight
Feel my bones ignite
Feels like war, war
Feels like war, war

We go together or we don't go down at all
We go together or we don't go down at all
We go together or we don't go down at all, whoa
(Let's go)

Heart's on fire tonight
Feel my bones ignite
It feels like war (it feels like war)
Love feels like war (love feels like war)

Heart's on fire tonight
Feel my bones ignite
Feels like war, war
Feels like war, war
Heart's on fire tonight
Feel my bones ignite
Love feels like war, war
Feels like war, war
(One more time!)

We go together or we don't go down at all
We go together or we don't go down at all
We go together or we don't go down at all (don't go down at all)

Is this the end of us or just the means to start again

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All Time Low

All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Towson, Maryland, a suburb of Baltimore, formed in 2003. The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alex Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zack Merrick and drummer Rian Dawson. The band's name is taken from lyrics in the song "Head on Collision" by New Found Glory. All Time Low has released four albums, two extended plays and a live album. The band consistently tours all year long, headlining numerous tours, and has appeared at music festivals including Warped Tour, Reading and Leeds and Soundwave. more »

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Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAM GASKARTH, MICHAEL JOSEPH GREEN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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13 facts about this song

Album Origin
"A Love Like War" is from All Time Low’s sixth studio album, 'Don't Panic: It's Longer Now!' which was re-released in 2013.
Collaboration
The song features Vic Fuentes, the lead vocalist of the band Pierce The Veil.
Chart Success
On its release, "A Love Like War" reached the 33rd position on the UK Singles Chart and the 25th position on the US Hot Rock & Alternate Songs Billboard chart.
Video popularity
The official music video of "A Love Like War" has received over 66 million views on YouTube as of December 2021.
Inspiration
The term 'A Love Like War" is an allegory that draws parallels between the chaos and unpredictability of war and the turbulence of a conflicted romantic relationship.
Genre
The song is a blend of pop punk and alternative rock genres, reflecting All Time Low's signature sound.
Awards
"A Love Like War" won ‘Song of the Year’ at the 2014 Alternative Press Music Awards.
Live Performances
The song has become a staple in All Time Low's live performances and is often sung with the crowd during their shows.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "A Love Like War" depict a chaotic, passionate love, which mirrors the intensity and unpredictability of a war.
Video Concept
The music video for "A Love Like War" is staged as a black and white war movie, intensifying the message of the song.
Composition
The song is noted for its catchy choruses, aggressive guitars, and powerful vocals both from All Time Low's lead vocalist Alex Gaskarth and guest vocalist Vic Fuentes.
Reception
Critics and fans have generally given positive reviews for "A Love Like War", praising its energetic performance and the successful collaboration between All Time Low and Vic Fuentes.
Commercial Performance
Despite its modest chart position, "A Love Like War" has seen considerable digital success, with over 35 million streams on Spotify as of 2021.

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