The End of the War

Juliana, commenting on the song on her official website in 2010:

I love the 5/8 time signature. I love how it bounces and propels itself forward.

The “war” here could be seen as a metaphor for two people not getting along. When it’s over there is a quiet calm and it’s really sweet and nice but the sweetness is bitter because you’ve suffered a lot to get to the end of the fighting. But you fought fair and that feels good and your sanity and integrity are intact, and even strengthened.