This Is War
30 Seconds to Mars · This Is War [2009]
This Is war
To the soldier, the civillian, the martyr, the victim
This is war
It's the moment of truth, and the moment to lie
And the moment to live, and the moment to die
The moment to fight, the moment to fight
To fight, to fight, to fight
To the right, to the left
We will fight to the death
To the edge of the earth
It's a brave new world, from the last to the first
To the right, to the left
We will fight to the death
To the edge of the earth
It's a brave new world, it's a brave new world
A warning to the prophet, the liar, the honest
This is war
Oh, to the leader, the pariah, the victor, the messiah
This is war, yeah
It's the moment of truth, and the moment to lie
And the moment to live, and the moment to die
The moment to fight, the moment to fight
To fight, to fight, to fight
To the right, to the left
We will fight to the death
To the edge of the earth
It's a brave new world, from the last to the first
To the right, to the left
We will fight to the death
To the edge of the earth
It's a brave new world, it's a brave new world, it's a bright new world
I do believe in the light
Raise your hands into the sky
The fight is done, the war is won
Lift your hands toward the sun
Toward the sun (the moment of truth and the moment to lie)
(and the moment to live) Toward the sun (and the moment to die)
(the moment of truth and the moment to lie)
(and the moment to live) Toward the sun (and the moment to die)
(the moment to fight, the moment to fight, the moment to fight)
The war is won (the moment to fight, the moment to fight, to fight)
To the right, to the left
We will fight to the death
To the edge of the earth
It's a brave new world, from the last to the first
To the right, to the left
We will fight to the death
To the edge of the earth its a brave new world
It's a brave new world - it's a bright new world
A brave new world
The war is won
The war is won
A brave new world
This Is War
As the lead single from 30 Seconds to Mars' 2009 self-titled album, "This Is War" serves as a defining anthem for the band's shift toward a more anthemic, arena-rock sound. The track features the distinctive vocal delivery of lead singer Jared Leto, blending melodic pop sensibilities with the band's signature heavy distortion and driving rhythms. Released during a period of significant artistic evolution for the group, the song encapsulates themes of unity and global connection that permeate the record. It became a staple of their live performances, known for its high-energy delivery and the iconic "This Is War" chant that engages audiences worldwide. The recording stands as a pivotal moment in their discography, marking a departure from their earlier post-grunge roots toward a broader, more accessible rock-pop identity.