Following the 45-second intro, the guitars cooperatively and energetically
join the vocals. The percussion dutifully establishes the beat, until the 2:20
mark, when the kickdrum propels the song into a sprint. Finally, guitar-melting
Rock transitions to an isolated, slow-play, reverberated guitar to close "We
Could Start A War.”
Somebody’s
Child recently signed with Frenchkiss Records. The self-titled debut album is scheduled
to drop on February 3, 2023. To preorder the album, visit https://orcd.co/somebodyschild. In
promotion of the album, Somebody’s Child will embark on a world-wide tour that
includes a stop in Austin (SXSW) and shows at New York City’s Mercury Lounge (March
22) and The Middle East Upstairs in Boston (March 23). More North American
dates are in the works. Updates to the tour schedule and ticket information are
available at https://www.somebodyschildmusic.com/
Cian
Godfrey has quickly established himself as a voice at the forefront of the new
music scene in Ireland. His credentials include support slots in Dublin with
the likes of Kodaline, Primal Scream, and Kaiser Chiefs, as well as national
radio play and an appearance on the nation’s beloved Late Late Show.
While
talking about "We Could Start A War," Godfrey said:
"'We
Could Start A War' is a huge track for us. The original version was a demo I
wrote in 20 minutes or so and Shea [Tohill] produced in our little makeshift
studio in Dublin. We spent 50 quid on artwork and just put it out, now it's our
biggest song. This is now the real version, I guess. The timing is also
serendipitous because the video is about where it was written, and the
juxtaposition between beauty in tradition, and the ugly face of gentrification
- of which both are in abundance. Now I've moved to London, partly because of
the result of this - not being able to afford life in my
hometown."
The
video for the single features imagery of Ireland’s expansive natural
landscapes, engulfing Godfrey in their size and scale as he delivers the
heartfelt lyrics. The clip serves as both a dedication and love letter to the
people and places of Dublin, as well as a stark visual representation of the
city’s evolution (or devolution) towards urban sterility and gentrification.
This is the very force that led Godfrey to leave Dublin, as he begins a new
chapter of his life in London - however this song will forever be connected to
the place it was written, with this video serving as a memento to that fact.
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Lyrics of "We Could Start A War" by
Somebody's Child
Time runs out, and your money’s up
We could start a war
Unconvinced is America
Hiding its divorce
We never quite found the light
Can’t stop till it’s over
So, pray for our sins tonight
Before we get any older
You know we could start a war
Or we could live in peace
So what the fuck are we fighting for?
What are we hoping to achieve?
You’ve got me begging to bleed
And I won’t rest aside for fear of feeling pain
I will use my mind and make use of it all
And now I stand before you with my life in vain
We couldn’t work it out, work it out
And I’ve been falling from heights you’ll never
know
And I’ve been standing at the bottom of the
earth
And I’ve been crumbled by the forces that you
own
You know
That we could start a war
Or we could live in peace
So what the fuck are we fighting for?
What are we hoping to achieve?
You’ve got me begging to bleed
Begging to bleed
You’ve got me begging to bleed
Oh, begging to bleed
Begging to bleed
You know we could start a war
Or we could live in peace
So what the fuck are we fighting for?
What are we hoping to achieve?
You know we could start a war
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
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