Discover the story of the song > I Want War But I Need Peace – Kali Uchis

The protagonist of the song is feeling frustrated and impatient with her life. She sees her failures as lessons and wants to stop blocking her own success. She wishes she had more time to achieve her goals. She wants to find peace in her life, even though she's feeling angry and wants to fight. People have called her crazy, but she thinks maybe that's just how she was made. She wants her romantic partner to see the impact they've had on her, and how they've made her feel crazy. She's reflecting on the mistakes she's made in relationships, and hopes that her partner can make her feel better. Ultimately, she wants their relationship to be like what she always wanted it to be, but knows deep down that it's unlikely.