The lyrics urge listeners to "fight for your life" and "fight for your mind," serving as a wake-up call to pay attention to surrounding influences. Musical Composition

It features a haunting, atmospheric vocal intro by Kennedy that transitions into intense, chugging riffs.

Contrary to its literal-sounding title, lead singer Myles Kennedy has stated that the song is primarily about the internal war one wages within themselves. It addresses struggles with self-doubt, anxiety, and the pressure to not compromise one's identity.

The song showcases Kennedy's expansive vocal range, particularly his ability to shift from haunting melodies to powerful, belt-driven choruses. Official Video Details

"This Is War" serves as the aggressive, high-energy opening track for Alter Bridge's seventh studio album, Pawns & Kings . Released in October 2022, the song and its accompanying official lyric video set a bombastic tone for what the band described as their "most aggressive collection of songs to date".

The official lyric video was created by longtime Alter Bridge visual collaborator Wayne Joyner .