Vox Populi
30 Seconds to Mars · This Is War [2009]
Gather soldiers
Time to go to war
This is a battle song
Brothers and sisters
Time to go to war
Did you ever believe?
Were you ever a dreamer?
Ever imagine heart open and free?
(We own the Night)
Did you ever deny?
Were you ever a traitor?
Ever in love with your blood, lust, and name?
This is a call to arms
Gather soldiers
Time to go to war
This is a battle song
Brothers and sisters
Time to go to war
(Hey! Hey! We own the Night)
Ever want to be free?
Do you even remember?
Want to be God, the Devil like me?
Ever want to just stop?
(Darkness falls)
Do you want to surrender?
Or fight for victory?
Here we are at the start
I can feel the beating of our hearts
Here we are at the start
Darkness falls here comes the rain
To wash away the past and our names
Darkness falls here comes the rain
To end it all the blood and the game
Far, far away (so far away)
in a land that time can't change
(To tell you the truth, it was)
Long, long ago (so long ago)
in a place of hearts and ghosts
Far, far away (so far away)
in a land that time can't change
(To tell you the truth, it was)
Long, long ago
in a place of hearts and ghosts
This is a call to arms
Gather soldiers
Time to go to war
Far, far away
This is a battle song
Brothers and sisters
Time to go to war
Long, long ago
This is a call to arms
Gather soldiers
Time to go to war
Far, far away
This is a battle song
Brothers and sisters
Time to go to war
This is a call to arms
We own the night
This is a battle song
We own the night
(Here we are at the start)
Vox Populi
Released on the 2009 album This Is War, Vox Populi is a high-energy rock track by 30 Seconds to Mars that exemplifies the band's signature blend of anthemic choruses and electronic textures. The song serves as a pivotal moment on the record, driving the album's narrative forward with its driving rhythm and soaring vocals. It reflects the group's evolution from their earlier indie rock roots into a more polished, stadium-ready sound during the late 2000s. As a staple of their discography, the track has become a defining element of their live performances and a key reference point for fans of the genre. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to capture the collective energy of a crowd, making it a quintessential example of modern alternative rock from the era.