WAR by BAD BUBBLE is a hauntingly beautiful song bursting out with determination and chronicled frustration that audiences can relate to on many levels. Expressed in the lyrics is a narrative of an individual at war with the world himself; something extremely personal for many. BAD BUBBLE paints a scene where a person who has never inflicted harm unto others, has been aggrieved greatly. This contradiction serves as fuel and invokes intense emotions throughout the song; making it terrifying yet beautiful on many levels. What truly sets this piece apart from others, is the power it brings out in each individual who listens, leaving them at the brink of thought. 

One of the strongest aspects of the lyrics that stand out are their fierce structural repetition. To make their beliefs louder, BAD BUBBLE states time and again his intention to ‘wage war on the world’. The repetition throughout the song serves as a reminder of the pain that has stemmed from being wronged. This song is not just another set of lines strung together into a piece of art; to me it’s a piece of history in the making. This song sets the tone for pieces yet to come while serving as a friendly reminder that BAD BUBBLE means business.

The song transmits a feeling of isolation too. Unlike others, BAD BUBBLE does not ask for help; a battle can only be faced alone. This isolation serves to amplify the intensity of the lyrics even more. It indicates that the world has taken them to a brink where there is no option left but to retaliate. The feeling of the world having ignored or neglected them enhances the anger and the willingness to fight back; that makes the results even more frightening.

While the phrase is void of any soft-spoken tone, it still manages to hint at something somewhat less forceful with undertones of rage. Lines like “the world may have the time, but I have the broken watch” present an interesting juxtaposition of the two extremes: power and impotence. This particular phrase can elaborate the manner in which they regard time; the world continues to move without a care while BAD BUBBLE remains stuck in an unbearable moment, pouring forth every action possible. It is a brilliant way to expose how one suffers immeasurably, yet the world is completely indifferent towards their pain.

The idea of justice also stands out from the lyrics . BAD BUBBLE refers to the war as a “righteous war” and “a war of retribution.” This definitively means that their grief stems from something unjust rather than being driven by blind rage. The way in which the song is described suggests that it serves a wider purpose than just personal pain, but rather as an anthem to defeat issues that have persisted for too long. Instead of simply anger, the song serves an even deeper purpose making it more powerful than it already is. 

The connection made through ‘Johnny come marching lately home’ provides a unique historical context. The phrase relates to ancient war songs and possibly refers to postponed justice or an awaited battle. The idea that this war is overdue and has to be fought is what the songs portrayance stresses on. 

The entire song “War” by BAD BUBBLE is a mixture of lyrics that evoke very intense emotions, even anger at times. The imagery used is so potent that any listener is left dystopian. There is a mention of an untold desire to seek fighting as recourse and a much stronger need for justice and determination to remove the violence once and for all to make the entire world remove the shackles of oppression.