Battlefield Lyrics - Singles - Nanci Griffith

I live on a battlefield 

Surrounded by the ruins of a love we built 

And then destroyed between us, the smoke has cleared 

As I stumble through the rubble, I'm dazed and seein' double 

And I'm truly mystified 

My new home is a shell hole 

Filled with tears and muddy water 

And bits of broken heart 

All around, there is desolation 

And scenes of devastation 

Of a love being torn apart 

I live on a battlefield 

I live on a battlefield 

I live on a battlefield 

The one where not one single drop of 

Blood has spilled 

Is no less horrifying sweet memories 

Of a bygone situation 

Now shattered, Lord and battered 

Lies scattered all around 

My new home is a shell hole 

Filled with tears and muddy water 

Yes, and the bits of broken heart 

All around, there is desolation 

And scenes of devastation 

Of a love being torn apart 

I live on a battlefield 

I live on a battlefield 

I live on a battlefield 

And everything that can and has gone wrong 

(I live on a battlefield) 

It's gonna take spine to carry on 

(I live on a battlefield) 

Like a drownin' man comin' up for air 

(I live on a battlefield) 

I'm looking for another survivor 

But I can't see one anywhere 

My new home 

(My home is filled with muddy water) 

All around 

(All around, there's bits of broken heart) 

My world 

(My world) 

Is one of desolation 

And scenes of devastation 

There is no consolation, for a love been torn apart 

I live on a battlefield 

I live on a battlefield, battlefield 

I live on a battlefield 

(My home is filled with muddy water) 

I live on a battlefield, battlefield 

I live on a battlefield 

(All around, there's bits of broken heart) 

I live on a battlefield, battlefield 

(My home is filled with muddy water) 

I live on a battlefield, battlefield