The Crane Wives - Take Me to War

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A song for all of you fighting trolls on the internet. Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.
Video filmed and edited by DJ Viernes of Symmetry Films. Audio mixed and mastered by Ben Zito of Centennial Sound.
Lyrics:
I've earned myself a reputation
That my bark is much worse than my bite
But I keep snapping at Goliath's hands
With all of my tiny might
There are no stones at my disposal
There's no God to award me a crown
But I am always swinging at
Somebody I can't knock down
All of the fire I've swallowed
All of the sparks that went dark in my gut
I am always burning up
Dress me in red and throw your roses
And I'll rankle the beasts with words
It's a graceless dance of epithets
We learn to make someone hurt
They will consume your sweet resistance
And they'll carry your heart in their teeth
But I am always feeding them
The ugliest parts of me
All of the words I've swallowed
All of the sharp things I've kept in my mouth
I am always bleeding out
Take me to war
Honey, I dare you
I'll be the sweetest thing
To ever scare you
Give me a fight I can't resist
Give me something to break with my fists
Take me to war
Oh, honey, I dare you
I watched a weed usurp the garden
And it poisoned the rest of the crops
It would take days of fighting stubborn roots
To tear the whole damn thing out
So I will leave it where it's standing
And instead I will find me a match
I'll turn it all to kindling
I'll burn it all down to ash
All of the ire I've swallowed
All of the coals that still sit in my gut
I am always burning up
Take me to war
Honey, I dare you
I'll be the sweetest thing
To ever scare you
Give me a fight I can't resist
Give me something to break with my fists
Take me to war
Oh, honey, I dare you

[@nemnyoom]

this makes me feel more in-touch with my inner chihuahua

[@ghostcraft9343]

Hahahahaha

[@acreativeeccentric.9312]

Chihuahuas are mad scary, they bite your ankles.

[@GP-jj7zn]

@@acreativeeccentric.9312 I think my cat might be a chihuahua

[@thilsiktonix]

same lol

[@Ziriatfalls]

Sammmme.

[@paranoia2905]

"It a graceless dance of epithets" is one of my favorite lyrics of all time All of these lyrics slap so hard

[@eiswyrm8994]

Your drummer honestly just looks so happy to be there, it's wonderful.

[@stevenchristophermcknight7129]

I'm getting immense Derek vibes from him.

[@ghostcraft9343]

@@stevenchristophermcknight7129 Derek?

[@beholdthegriffin5488]

Really he’s just like :D the entire time

[@beholdthegriffin5488]

@@stevenchristophermcknight7129 blorbo from my shows

[@bennyblubman9476]

The singer has so much passion too. She's absolutely loving this.

[@ienzio7795]

I've listened to "curses" a ton, but usually when I find a band with a song I like a lot I usually don't like their other stuff nearly as much, however, every song I've heard from these people are better than the last. Really like the growl in their voice and all the songs give me goosebumps!! Amazing band

[@glitcheddragongal3402]

Same!

[@Amityz72323]

igualmente~

[@hydetheghost]

every song is better than the previous help they so talented

[@ZosiaBlob]

YESYEYSYSYEYSS I ASKED ALEXA TO PLAY SONGS BY THEM AND I WAS SO SHOCKED?! “nobody” IS SO GOOD LITERALLY EVERYTHING

[@hydetheghost]

@@ZosiaBlob yeses it isss and alexa die a good Choice choosing nonody..IT IS SO GOOD

[@FierceStar56]

First time seeing the band actually play and 1) Christ they're talented 2) Can you have a gay re-awakening?

[@antonioarredondo9680]

1) yes, they are 2) yes, you can

[@amyemery6405]

???

[@thilsiktonix]

yes. absolutely

[@simplyexistingd7708]

Yes. Yes to both

[@FiveEyedRaven]

Yes. Just yes. To both. Feeling the exact same way right now.

[@davestrider3007]

I've earned myself a reputation That my bark is much worse than my bite But I keep snapping at Goliath's hands With all of my tiny might There are no stones at my disposal There's no God to award me a crown But I am always swinging at Somebody I can't knock down All of the fire I've swallowed All of the sparks that went dark in my gut I am always burning up Dress me in red and throw your roses And I'll rankle the beasts with words It's a graceless dance of epithets We learn to make someone hurt They will consume your sweet resistance And they'll carry your heart in their teeth But I am always feeding them The ugliest parts of me All of the words I've swallowed All of the sharp things I've kept in my mouth I am always bleeding out Take me to war Honey, I dare you I'll be the sweetest thing To ever scare you Give me a fight I can't resist Give me something to break with my fists Take me to war Oh, honey, I dare you I watched a weed usurp the garden And it poisoned the rest of the crops It would take days of fighting stubborn roots To tear the whole damn thing out So I will leave it where it's standing And instead I will find me a match I'll turn it all to kindling I'll burn it all down to ash All of the ire I've swallowed All of the coals that still sit in my gut I am always burning up Take me to war Honey, I dare you I'll be the sweetest thing To ever scare you Give me a fight I can't resist Give me something to break with my fists Take me to war Oh, honey, I dare you

[@nukelius]

thanks dave strider

[@Little_Geco]

So useful

[@oliviaharris8526]

I thought it was the wise hands, not Goliath's hands 😋

[@Intracaedes]

Thanks Dave.

[@motorcitymangababe]

@@oliviaharris8526 I it was "the liar's hands"

[@ellasedits_]

the way emilee goes from “🎵oOoOoOOOoo🎶” all incredibly sweet and beautiful to “honey i DARE you” makes me snsbsjfjwhxisjsjJhshajxjsik inside… wow

[@ellasedits_]

me on the ellen show ellen: so we heard you liked “take me to war” by the crane wives me: omg ellen you didn- * army recruiter walks out * me: me: omg ellen you didn’t 😐

[@zeeb2190]

this was legit funny.

[@nextly3398]

this did NOT age well.

[@endeavor1664]

THIS MADE ME GUFFAW THANK U LMAO

[@youraveragemexorican]

r/agedlikemilk

[@spiriox]

@@nextly3398 ?

[@CoRLex-jh5vx]

Fun fact: border collie have higher dopamine levels than any other breed of dog. Sometimes this fact is more obviously apparent than others. This is one of those times.

[@forgottenmachine806]

Everytime they say "I dare you" my heart goes 😳😳😳

[@caty553]

Such a strong and emotional voice, this is the first I'm hearing of you guys but I'm in love!

[@thecranewives]

Thanks so much!! So glad you found us! Be sure to check us out on FB-- we're constantly updating our tour schedule and are working on releasing new tunes, follow for updates: facebook.com/thecranewives

[@NickAndriadze]

I still don't understand how one's voice could be this sweet and beautiful, but also THIS evil and venomous at the same time. It's honestly miraculous. Phenomenal song.

[@elizabethstreit5203]

I love this song so much. I really relate to being very angry but nobody takes me serious and I feel so unable to express my anger. This mirrors that feeling well and makes me feel like I can be taken seriously.

[@phillipfoleta2395]

As soon as the chills I got died down I sent this to 50 friends

[@thecranewives]

Thank you so much for spreading the word! Hope you (and your 50 friends) enjoy! :D Tell them to find us on FB!

[@phillipfoleta2395]

I will! also told them of the 10 gazillion shows in Michigan! lol

[@Key5ser5oze]

Pffffft.... this is not new music. These millennial kids are totally ripping off Alanis Morissette's style.

[@quasarfly22]

@@Key5ser5oze no. just... No. This is a MUSIC style. This is like saying someone can steal an art style. You can be inspired. This is this person's own creation. inspiration is what has kept the music industry going in the first place.

[@sommoulin87]

@@Key5ser5oze its called "taking inspiration" next time actually look into something before you judge it ass hole

[@VoidyBoiii]

I love this song because it reflects the feeling of what its like being angry as a child

[@kellyrickabus2450]

uh, well.. THAT'S AWESOME!!! Lyrics, sound and I love the GROWL EM! Lots of serious intention behind that growl... Great job you guys!... Dan's Dad.

[@thecranewives]

Awwwwwwwwww thanks Rickaparents

[@blackkat200]

What I love is that you can tell everyone's having fun but , I just can't stop watching the drummer, because he looks so happy he looks like he's having the time of his life and I think that's awesome😂😁

[@Generalmacka]

Behold The Crane Wives: Inventors of Assault Jazz

[@randomopotato]

Imagine a duet between this and Take Me to Church

[@jakefromfarmstate2283]

It sounds alot like Peggy Sue and the pirates

[@Virginny]

If i knew how to make mashups i would definitely try this.

[@motorcitymangababe]

Imagine the crane wives and Hozier doing anything together?

[@randomopotato]

@@motorcitymangababe man i would die a happy fan if i get to witness that

[@motorcitymangababe]

@@randomopotato saaaaaame

[@tacobandit4318]

I've been looking for new music to listen to and stumbled upon you guys and I was impressed, keep up the great work

[@thecranewives]

Thanks for stopping by, Juan, glad you're digging the tunes!

[@thecranewives]

Feel free to check out our FB (facebook.com/thecranewives) for new music updates, tour dates, and our nerdy tour photos.

[@toadonashroom4203]

For such a soothing melody you can tell the words hold so much venom and power, this is why I love The Crane Wives music :)

[@KevinWieserMusic]

You're becoming on of my new favorite bands!

[@thecranewives]

What a lovely compliment, thank you!

[@stinkbug63]

"TAKE ME TO WAR!" sounds so beautiful, the the crane wives are my favorite artist, no matter what, I'm so sad I didn't find them sooner. I even liked them on my grandmas account.

[@Cour10]

I'm dead. I feel like I've missed out on so much. You are all so amazing and I am ashamed I haven't found you before. I've not found a single song in all 4 albums (and your singles) that I haven't replayed at least 3 times.

[@ehoofnagle7254]

This is my absolute favorite song of yours and I've been listening to your complete works for weeks on end. The sway of it. The growl of "I dare you." It's so so beautiful.

[@saybecantuberries4536]

Don’t think I’ve never seen someone that looks jovial while playing the drums.

[@abilaidamiguel]

One of my high-school teachers actually knew the crane wives a while back. Shout out to Ms Ruffner! (I can't remember what her new last name is)

[@celestelalianna7276]

Help can someone tell me where to find more songs where she does that growlly thing because I'm obsessed, i tell you! just the dynamic and variation in her voice is so fun to listen toooo

[@locomona64]

I know she does it in Tongues and Teeth and Sleeping Giants I believe

[@moggyjohnny3381]

Curses is a popular one where she growls a lot

[@troygooch6939]

I saw them play a few weeks ago. And they were amazing. They played so many different songs from all their albums. Only song they didn't play live was this one. Which this has kinda become my anthem. So would have been great to see them play live. But I got them to sign a T-shirt for me. And they were all the nicest people you could ever want to meet. Not to mention some of the most talented musicians I've seen live. I really hope they come back to the quad cities.

[@damionhammann4704]

i can't stop listening to this song the growls are amazing and it's just hands down an amazing song

[@theduckingartist]

The more i listen the more this band becomes my favorite-

[@Azucenary]

IKR

[@greatwedini3168]

My new theme song as a 4'11 martial artist.

[@pancake-queen101]

this sounds like something the whole village would dance to every new moon or something. it's just. omg. so good.

[@rude.basily]

the nuance in emilee's singing shows in every. single. song. and it's so beautiful. the amount of emotion she can convey is something i aspire to reach someday

[@mistycomet9760]

"I keep snapping at Goliath's hands with all of my tiny might" This song is an athem of angry short people.

[@asteerd4676]

I love how you always put your whole heart in playing. It's incredible!

[@schmeisto]

Best birthday present ever. Every new song and album that comes out I love your music even more than I did when I found you in 2011. Keep bein awesome.

[@thecranewives]

Happy birthday! And thanks for sticking with us this long :)

[@jen_sa]

It's scary how much I relate to this.The way I used to put it is, I've been fed rage for years and now that it's all coming out, you can have it all back. Literally felt like all this blackness keeps pouring back out. I'm in a much better place now and I feel protected from this person, but the rage is still there and it's scary how accurate this song feels.

[@gratofozbroth]

The fact it took me like 5 months to like this should be a crime punishable by at least a little suffering

[@Mallyjams]

thanks for reminding me

[@Matteus2109]

Same energy as "Oh, you think I'm cute when I'm mad. Well get ready, I'm about to look freaking GORGEOUS!"

[@sarahdougall9535]

I have yet to hear a song by the Crane Wives that I haven't been in love with. I just love the voice, the music, the lyrics, all of it.

[@AProfessionalYapper]

Just went to the Crane wives show in Boise last night! The show was AWESOME, and this song especially caught my attention! Love you guys!

[@stargazer1778]

This is so poetic, I love how so many of their songs have common metaphors that they tweak and change to make an even deeper one.

[@trymeline5613]

female rage when its such a good song oh my GOD

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

Been listening to this song for a month and never even realized the meaning behind the lyrics. Absolutely savage

[@otavioplaysz]

finally a song that brings out the feeling of being a chihuahua

[@sommoulin87]

"I'll be the sweetest thing to ever scare you" My dog

[@Bliffenstimmers]

I love this song so much. I only discovered it less than a week ago but I’ve been listening to it nonstop. It’s just so good.

[@Pathfinder-qp1he]

The emotion in your voice is just amazing!!

[@sighBBQ]

GGGHGWHGSHHHAGVVVGV i can’t even EXPLAIN how much I love their vocals!!! Just so much emotion and movement it’s an absolute ART PIECE

[@sskilly_03]

i knew i’d find a grian pfp in these comments!!

[@phloats.]

@@sskilly_03u must pass the blooben test

[@lilyi8496]

Grian pfp Ive been looking for you

[@sighBBQ]

@@lilyi8496 you’ve found me congratulations

[@jvwriter9028]

The best thing about watching them play is how happy they all look.

[@jaelyndennis8736]

I've never seen a band that looks so much like people I could just hang out with, which is kind of surreal considering how genuinely in awe I am of their sound and lyrics, truly amazing

[@ticcing.tantrum]

the drummer in the back looks like the happiest person on the planet

[@funnylittlecreature]

feeling this very hard despite being a complete pushover

[@emmamorgan4128]

I am in love with the fact that you sing this with such a bright smile

[@WylieMyers1007]

This is the first song I've been in love with. The music ,lyrics, how sing it, relatiblness, the harmony! It's all amazing!!

[@samanthatsuki4086]

You guys are so awesome. I LOVE your sound. Your singing is SO emotional and I FEEL its bite. Thank you for sharing and vibing!!!

[@Lunni-toonies]

First band that I love every song they make. Great job! I love all your songs!

[@lee-bd1ng]

listening to this on repeat. i can’t get sick of this song it just hits me so hard.. feels like my theme song LOL. me and my friends love you guys so much ♡ thanks for all the awesome music 👍

[@perfectpomegranate8193]

This song inspired me to write one of my favorite stories I've ever come up with. Amazing.

[@mythicmysticmoon]

It's interesting. I wanna document tonight where I'm listening to your songs and staying up out of spite even though I have to be up at 8am (it's almost 6am). I'll have to elaborate everything on whatever lyric video you release next, and of course gather these thoughts more, but I think y'all have just now given me lightning in a bottle that I've never had before. Listening to some of these songs gives me anger and venom and listening to the lyrics has taught me how to take that anger that I've never really experienced that much in life and use it to finally stand up for myself and give myself that strength and spark to be who I want to be unapologetically and fight for what I believe in. So thank you. For this gift that's gonna be invaluable to me in my war of getting back to being okay again.

[@elafimilo8199]

gorgeous harmonies. I wish there were a way to like a song as many times as I listen to it

[@better_than_waffles]

one of my all time favourite songs ever

[@johnkeep5877]

Just discovered and enjoying every single song!!!

[@AlicesonC]

The drummers smile is contagious 💕😊

[@cleoranus5891]

The way her voice trembles and breaks is just.. aaaahhhh so good

[@The_dandy_zombie]

Straight up my new favorite band! I’ve been listening to this albums for days now

[@lockra0932]

I listened to "The Well" a few weeks ago and enjoyed it a lot, so I decided to check some of your other songs out today. I recommended both "The Well" and this song to my parents and they also enjoyed them! I'm looking forward to your next song and will for sure listen to the rest in the meantime 🥰

[@rhnirsilva652]

just found about them 3 days agora and this song made me take a big fucking step of my life. Still hearing other songs

[@zacurragazzo9432]

This song has become a favorite of mine because of how lively but yet relaxing it is, You guys have inspired me so much :) I can’t wait to see you guys on tour once we’re able to go to concerts again!

[@Reavyn1]

....holy shit. I think I have a new favorite song!

[@thecranewives]

What a compliment! Thank you so much!

[@Reavyn1]

I just want to share you with everyone! Seriously can't believe I lucked out that day I just decided out of nowhere to go to Navy Pier for the first time.

[@nullnull2628]

Reavyn me too

[@lakecoates6863]

I saw yall in Fort Collins, Colorado a few days ago, and i love that yall still have the same guitars! Seeing yall live is the closest thing to a religious experience ive ever had!

[@thumpertunes73]

listened to this from the recommendation of a friend and i love this so much!! definitely will be listening to more, can't believe i didn't find you guys sooner! :)

[@snowrhodes9176]

you have all inspired me so much with so many of my TTRPG characters its not even funny , and this one perfectly matches my pyromancic punkish ruffian rouge having angry conflicted feelings over having to fight a king he considered a friend

[@anirxu9036]

Ugh! Amazing!!! You guys deserve SO much more attention and fame

[@spectrethefox5450]

I just wrote a 9k word short novelette in less than 2 days. This song in particular matches how the main character feels perfectly. Your music has been such a huge inspiration to me for years now, and got me through some rough patches. Absolutely adore the new album, also!

[@Xambriel_]

This is my new favorite song of yours, it's so unexpectedly powerful!

[@thecranewives]

Thank you, Sandra! Playing it makes us feel powerful :)

[@dragex6582]

I got chills on the last verse with the whole lotta ya singin together.

[@unstoppablevan9431]

Honestly so underrated!

[@oracleiscool]

WWIII Drafters: So we heard you singing this song,

[@rebbekahcannons9805]

This song every day in 2020 has a whole new meaning each one

[@ellasedits_]

LMAOOO

[@woofnoble]

I’ve been listening to this on repeat and honestly I adore this song. I adore most Crane wives songs but this one hits different

[@rowanoke4944]

I am so in love with this band and all of their music ;3;

[@Azucenary]

Arghhh I love this song of yours. Probably my favorite. Everyone played such a good role in the creation of this masterpiece.

[@dedcoral]

what a TUNE!!! love love love so much

[@thecranewives]

Thank you!

[@erikdeeNOSPELLSNO]

Her Voice! I wish she was a Crane Maiden... I've never seen nor heard anyone like her before.

[@aljayne9548]

Highkey one of my favorite songs from what may be my favorite band ❤

[@caitlynrae05]

Amazing, as always!!! Keep the new stuff coming!! See ya next week at KDL - Kentwood!!

[@thecranewives]

Woo, thanks so much! See you soon!

[@davidbodor1762]

I found your channels completely at random on youtube and they've inspired me a lot

[@wrennalsoh5183]

just finished reading iron widow and had to listen to this song immediately

[@yourmom-wt8ff]

You guys are still criminally underrated, I've seen so many people that don't know your music and it's baffling. Your music is honestly amazing, from the lyrics, to the singing, to even the drums in the back of the music and the mixing of different people's voices. There is not one song you guys have made that I don't enjoy. Not only does it sound beautiful but it's inspiring, it gives ideas. There's so many songs I could listen to that you guys have made for a creative mood boost. Perfect to listen to while drawing, or doing anything really.

[@ZosiaBlob]

EXACTLY! MY VIDEOS ARE GONNA BE MOSTLY THEIR MUSIC SO MY SMALL AMOUNT OF VIEWERS FIND THEM

[@kiv9880]

YES YES YES, their songs make me think of mo much more to add to my stories they are an instant fuel to my imagination to just wander around and get lost in the beauty of the metaphors and in the lyricism, the crane wives deserve so much more recognition i always try to share their music around(also sigma profile picture for the win)

[@shay5479]

yesss they’re so innovative

[@gemiinous7020]

this is somehow both badass and mellow...i loVE it!!!!!!

[@keels829]

I'm 4 years late but I recently discovered you all and I love your music!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Chrismas-m5x]

im inlove

[@andesite.]

I would love to see a Live audio version for all your other songs! I would just finally be able to see how to play the songs in the guitar

[@Threetails]

Absolute gold. Y'all really deliver.

[@meyera14]

Why did I have to see a new song from you when I should be going to sleep? Can't stop listening! Oh well, this song is so good it is well worth a sleepy work day.

[@thecranewives]

Aw, we hope you got a good nap later that day!

[@Nox._]

Nice!

[@kellee1722]

These lyrics are FANTASTIC.

[@baileyprocaccini3852]

I love this song and wanna do karaoke of it but can't find instrumentals of like any of their songs

[@HeyItsJayDC]

This reminds me of my dnd character. Yes, they're a kobold.