I would march across the dessert, to defeat my enemy
And I would lie here in the trenches, with your picture next to me
And when I told you it's forever, then that's how it's gonna be
Don't, won't let him, just take the place of me, no
Does he really know you like, I know you all the little things
Does he really love you like I love you, how can he compete
If he makes me fight for you, die for you, would he do the same
This has turned into way more than a game
Now it feels like, soldiers in a war, and none of us are backing down,
And I will show you victory is mine, before we leave this battle ground
'Cause he don't leave and he don't wanna go
And I know just how this battle goes
He don't wanna leave, and I don't wanna fight this kind of war
You know hes not the man you think he is, hes hiding all his flaws
So tell me whats the point in fighting, cause we'll all end up with scars
But girl if that's what I must go through, then I'm not prepared to lose
'Cause I've already bled so much for you, no
Does he really know you like, I know you all the little things
Does he really love you like I love you, how can he compete
If he makes me fight for you, I'd die for you, would he do the same
Baby this has turned into way more than a game
Baby cause we're soldiers in a war, and none of us are backing down,
And I will show you victory is mine, before we leave this battle ground
'Cause he don't wanna leave and I don't wanna go
And I know just how this battle goes
He don't wanna leave, and I don't wanna fight this kind of war
I'm getting kind of sick of this battle
Wish I can take it back to when I had you
I'm almost thinking that he can have you
Just let him have you
It's getting kind of hard to convince you
After all the shit that we've been through
Why would you let all this happen?
You got a choice to make it stop,
It's already gone to far girl
We're soldiers in a war, and none of us are backing down,
And I will show you victory is mine, before we leave this battle ground
'Cause he don't wanna leave and I don't wanna go
And I know just how this battle goes
He don't wanna leave, and I don't wanna fight this kind of war
'Cause he don't wanna leave and I don't wanna go
And I know just how this battle goes
He don't wanna leave, and I don't wanna fight this kind of war

About This Song

"War" is an emotionally charged pop ballad where Jay Sean uses military metaphors to describe his fierce determination to win back a lost love from a rival. The song explores themes of romantic competition, unwavering devotion, and the lengths one will go to fight for love, with lyrics that frame the pursuit of his ex-partner as a literal battlefield where he's willing to "march across the desert" and "die in the trenches." Musically, it features Jay Sean's signature smooth vocals over a dramatic pop production that builds intensity to match the song's combative emotional stakes. The track stands out for its bold metaphorical approach to heartbreak, transforming typical relationship jealousy into an epic declaration of romantic warfare. It showcases Jay Sean's ability to blend vulnerability with determination, creating a passionate anthem about refusing to give up on love.

Comments (20)

  • Anonymous
    this song is amazing. definitely his best new song off the album!!! can't wait until the album drops.
  • Anonymous
    I love this song because it's so sweet, romantic and sad.This is the saddest song from Jay Sean.
  • Anonymous
    yeaaahh agreedone of the saddest.but so romantic, its heapz good but, people dont normally sing these sort of songs around,only jay sean (y)
  • Anonymous
    this is his best song on his album by far, the lyrics are too deep. It's kinda sad tho but i like it :) Jaysean
  • Anonymous
    all of jay seans music is amazing.. hes very gifted and talented. this has to be on of the few best songs from him. it's one of those songs you can listen to about 500 times and not get tired of it.
  • Anonymous
    This song is absolutely AMAZING. Out of all his songs, this has to be one of his best!
  • Anonymous
    This song is so meaningful. I actually cry listenning to this song dude ! Jay Sean, you really know how to make a girl cry :D
  • Anonymous
    OMG,,jus wen u begin to think jay sean cudnt possibly get enni better he hits u with not one but two awesome traks both war n down....he knows how to melt a girlz heart and saii alll the right things...awww jay sean not onliii do i luve u but half of the girls in the UK do...mwah reemz
  • Anonymous
    Jay sean is just WOW. I love all of his songs! Like all of them. His lyrics are deep and they hit the heartt n u can actually relate to some of them n they just get u thinking. Oh and his voice...AHHH!!!! LOVE ITT!! Jay sean is just AMAZING
  • Anonymous
    this song is so nice and meanfulling and i really love this song because its so nice and i LOVE IT !
  • Anonymous
    im a boy and i just think that jay sean is beastly and i begged my mom to let me get the cd she had to look it over just like with my green day and lil wayne cd and make sure there was less than 100 cuss words! you might think that she lets me get to much but my friends think shes strict! go figure1 but hes awesome i got the cd all or nothing! boo-ya! lol!
  • Anonymous
    i think its jay's words n my feelings for ma ex-galfrnd, jay u jus rock man...u knw it better!!!
  • Anonymous
    This is a suberb song.i like it very much>>>>>>.....because this song tells about war war heroes more than they do
  • Anonymous
    cant wait to see jay sean live here in manila, its on sept!
  • Anonymous
    love this song soooo much.thingz goin on in my life atm which i h8 but wen i listen 2 this i feel so much bettr itz amazing cuz i kno dt sum1 meanz these wordz 2 me!...love you jay sean u gt a a gift of a voice i cn sing 2!!keep goin........ on making beatiful tunes lyk dis der amazing love the meaningz 2 dis song itz wow.
  • Anonymous
    what does it mean? like im confused...but i love this song:)it reminds me of tis two guys in my like but the boy hows singing it is my first love..ugh i hate my first love his a meany:/
  • Lama Hindi
    great song
  • Vinay Kumar
    nice song
  • Undani Saint IV
    death
  • Raj Kmr
    suuuuuuper......