Not Your War

There are wars I fought before you that brought me to my knees
They left scars that I can't show you but they're real enough to me
Now I'm a minefield that you step through wondering where it's safe to go
The slightest word misunderstood could cause them to explode
Yet still here you are

But this is not your war

I've been weighted down with armor to hide old battle scars
Each one left by a past lover fighting their way out of my heart
But when I met you I knew my fight was done
So I laid my armor down
Without thought to who has lost and who has won
Can I raise my white flag now, and lay down this sword?

No, this is not your war

So beat your drums. Blow your trumpets. Take up arms from sea to shore
Take hostage my heart. This is not your war
Take hostage my heart. I will fight no more