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Start a War

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Start a War was released on May 22, 2007 by Beggars Banquet as a part of the album Boxer (Bonus Track Version)

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OVERVIEW

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

The National

Performer

Aaron Dessner

Guitar

Bryan Devendorf

Bryan Devendorf

Drums

Bryce Dessner

Guitar

Matt Berninger

Vocals

Scott Devendorf

Scott Devendorf

Bass Guitar

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Aaron Dessner

Composer

Matt Berninger

Songwriter

Padma Newsome

Arranger

Lyrics

[Refrain]

We expected something, something better than before

We expected something more

[Verse 1]

Do you really think you can just put it in a safe

Behind a painting, lock it up and leave?

Do you really think you can just put it in a safe

Behind a painting, lock it up and leave?

Walk away now and you're gonna start a war

[Instrumental]

Whatever went away, I'll get it over again

I'll get money, I'll get funny again

Whatever went away, I'll get it over again

I'll get money, I'll get funny again

Walk away now and you're gonna start a war

[Instrumental]

We expected something, something better than before

We expected something more

[Verse 2]

You were always weird, but I never had to hold you

By the edges like I do now

You were always weird, but I never had to hold you

By the edges like I do now

Walk away now and you're gonna start a war

[Instrumental]

Whatever went away, I'll get it over again

I'll get money, I'll get funny again

Whatever went away, I'll get it over again

I'll get money, I'll get funny again

Walk away now and you're gonna start a war

[Instrumental]

Walk away now and you're gonna start a war

Written by: Aaron Dessner, Matt Berninger

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