Discover the story of the song > This Is War – Thirty Seconds To Mars

The song is about a war between good and evil, soldiers and civilians, and martyrs and victims. The protagonist sings about how it's important to fight, even if it means living or dying, and to be brave in this new world. They believe in the light and urge others to lift their hands towards the sun, as they declare the war is won and a brave new world has been created.