Excerpts From Lupe fiasco’s Battle Scars:
Hope the wound heals but it never does
That’s cause you at war with loveYou at war with love, yeah
I saw this last night as i was heading to bed..jimmy fallon had Lupe on and i loved this song. Sometimes as i think about my life the scars of past events in my life get to be a weighty thing to behold as the biggest scars are those caused by trusted folks are loved ones. Those scars are often the ugliest, deepest and most jagged. I’ve been thinking about this song and my own scars…. it does bring back painful memories including one that’s fresh caused by someone i trusted. However behind that painful scar is one that has finally been closed..as much as it’s going to be..:) I’ve forgiven this person but trust me i won’t ever forget..:)
Then just leave thenYou shouldn’t have but you said itAnd I hope you never come backIt shouldn’t have happened but you let itNow you’re down on the ground screaming medicThe only thing that comes is the post-traumatic stresses
Lupe mentions the post-traumatic stresses…man don’t we all carry some? Some of our own doing..some not..some there’s no way we could be the cause yet we get them anyway. This song has also opened my eyes in other areas about despair. What an insidious emotion this is. I can remember a time when i felt that. It’s the darkest, sneakiest emotion i can think of…others may disagree though on this point.
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain’t ever gonna changeThese battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going awayThey ain’t ever gonna change
What can you do in this regard? I like songs that help…or sometimes force me to loo inwards. the experience may not be pleasant but it is always informative and a learning experience. i honestly think the Lord put this song into my lap because it’s draw is otherwise inexplicable..:) I’m not looking to feel hurt..i’m not into self-infliction of discomfort or pain. there’s so much we oftentimes don’t see due to our own self-imposed disbelief…the Lord has showed me something though very interesting. Don’t stop trusting just because somebody trusted or is a member of a trusted group. Be more cautious in your trust but don’t shut all trust down. Easy to type and difficult to implement properly. Nobody’s perfect….I’ll make mistakes. The trick is to not be afraid to make them…. just make sure you have Jesus to guide you..and if you fall He’ll carry you..:)
Lupe Fiasco & Guy Sebastian – Battle Scars [Official Music Video] – YouTube.