Photo By: Dave Doobinin
Everyone has emotional avenues they swear they will never venture down again. We re-route our hearts as far away from the danger we know that lurks around that corner. However, we don’t always evade what brought us down in the past. Alt-rock artist Block’s new single, “I Thought I Won The War,” muses about falling back in love in spite of the perceived emotional progress you’ve made.
From the start, happy-go-lucky, spritely acoustics take hold. In contrast to how light and optimistic they sound, a gritty accent takes shape down the line during the “ba ba ba”-led bridge. Also, there’s a more rough and tumble sound with a wiry flourish that makes a cameo about midway through. Altogether, “I Thought I Won The War” runs the gamut of rustic, jangly and rambling.
Initially, this track expresses an idea of overestimating personal growth. More so, the refrain of “I thought I won the war” speaks to the fleeting nature of emotional victories. Before long, it delves into the trap of love at first sight. Conceptually, it paints a picture of falling under someone’s spell while becoming enamored with their rough around the edges persona. However, “I Thought I Won The War” is not a love story, it’s a self-fulfilling tragedy of the heart.
Life is made of peaks and valleys. One day, you believe you have conquered it all and sit atop the world. But, the next day, you could slide right back to the bottom, looking back up at the harrowing summit. “I Thought I Won The War” is about descending into an emotionally perilous situation.
Written by Travis Boyer
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