"Love Is War" by Coco Jones is a song about a tumultuous relationship that is filled with ups and downs, conflicts, and intense emotions. The lyrics describe a couple who constantly find themselves in a battle-like situation, where love feels like a war zone. The song starts with the realization of the consequences of their actions: "My, what have we done? Try love, they'd said it fun. What a hell of a run. No breaks on the ride down." Despite knowing that their love has been a rollercoaster ride, they still can't resist it and continue to stay together. The chorus emphasizes the ongoing conflict between the couple: "Love is war, me against you. I know you got scars, I've got them too. Too deep, too long, we're too gone. Too deep, miss me with the white flag." The phrase "miss me with the white flag" means they refuse to surrender or give up on the relationship, even though it has caused them pain and scars. The lyrics also highlight the unpredictability and unstable nature of their love by referencing fireworks and destruction: "Why is this love one step away from destruction? First we on then we off, why don't we raise a glass? Pop bottles of emotions, Mazel tov." Overall, the song portrays a passionate and fiery relationship that has its fair share of challenges. Despite acknowledging the flaws and scars, they are unwilling to give up on each other, even though they know it's not a healthy situation.
