There are wars I fought before you that brought me to my knees

They left scars that I can't show you but they're real enough to me

Now I'm a minefield that you step through wondering where it's safe to go

The slightest word misunderstood could cause them to explode

Yet still here you are

But this is not your war

I've been weighted down with armor to hide old battle scars

Each one left by a past lover fighting their way out of my heart

But when I met you I knew my fight was done

So I laid my armor down

Without thought to who has lost and who has won

Can I raise my white flag now, and lay down this sword?

No, this is not your war

So beat your drums. Blow your trumpets. Take up arms from sea to shore

Take hostage my heart. This is not your war

Take hostage my heart. I will fight no more