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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Janelle Monáe
Vocals
Nate 'Rocket' Wonder
Guitar
Grace Shim
Cello
Roman GianArthur
Conductor
Youngpete Alexander
Drums
Kellindo Parker
Guitar
The Wondaland ArchOrchestra
Strings
Alexander Page
Violin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Janelle Monáe
Songwriter
Charles Joseph II
Songwriter
Nathaniel Irvin III
Songwriter
Nate 'Rocket' Wonder
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Janelle Monáe
Producer
Nate 'Rocket' Wonder
Producer
Roman GianArthur
Recording Engineer
Larry Anthony
Mastering Engineer
Chuck Lightning
Producer
Control Z
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
So you think I'm alone?
But being alone's the only way to be
When you step outside
You spend life fighting for your sanity
This is a cold war
You better know what you're fighting for
This is a cold war
Do you know what you're fighting for?
If you want to be free
Below the ground's the only place to be
'Cause in this life
You spend time running from depravity
This is a cold war
Do you know what you're fighting for?
This is a cold war
You better know what you're fighting for
This is a cold war
You better know what you're fighting for
This is a cold war
Do you know what you're fighting for?
Bring wings to the weak and bring grace to the strong
Make all evil stumble as it flies in the world
All the tribes comes and the mighty will crumble
We must brave this night and have faith in love
I'm trying to find my peace
I was made to believe there's something wrong with me
And it hurts my heart
Lord have mercy, ain't it plain to see?
That this is a cold war
Do you know what you're fighting for
This is a cold war
You better know what you're fighting for
This is a cold...
This is a cold war
You better know what you're fighting for
Do you know? Is a cold...
Do you?
Do you?
Do you?
Is a cold ...
You better know what you're fighting for
Writer(s): Janelle Monae Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin Iii, Charles Joseph Ii
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