Weapons

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## Visualizer

"**Weapons**" is a song by American singer Ava Max. It was released on November 10, 2022, as the first promotional single from her second studio album *Diamonds & Dancefloors*. The track was revealed after being leaked on September 1, 2022, with various other *Diamonds & Dancefloors* tracks. The official instrumental also leaked on September 18, 2022, as well as Madison Love's writers demo on December 24, 2023. ( AUDIO)

## Background

On July 24, 2022, Ava Max posted pictures on Twitter. One of the images was a sword necklace, possibly hinting at the song. Another image was a bunch of money, teasing "Million Dollar Baby".

On October 28, 2022, Max first teased the song via a TikTok post stating, “Listening to my next song I’m putting out…,” to which she captioned with “W or S?” and a winking face. The next day, Max posted an official snippet through TikTok again, but this time containing audio of the song and announcing the release date. Prior to release, Max also stated in an interview that her next single would be very inspiring with a powerful message and is “Probably one of [her] favorite songs on Diamonds & Dancefloors.”

## Lyrics

**[Intro]**

Stop using your words as weapons

**[Verse 1]**

I swear, this town's a battlefield

Can make you feel strong and vulnerable

These empty hearts are made of steel

But underneath they’re not invincible

We're nothing but some stardust and molecules

Trying to find the light in the darkest rooms

So no matter what you say to me, oh I

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Got a bulletproof vest under my dress

Packed bags under my bed

The biggest hearts are the biggest targets

It's the hardest, oh

**[Chorus]**

Stop using your words as weapons

They're never gonna shoot me down

Stop, it's time that you learn a lesson

My love is gonna drown you out

Do you wanna fight, do you wanna dance?

‘Cause tonight might be the only chance, so

Stop using your words as weapons

(Oh-woah, oh-oh, oh-oh)

**[Verse 2]**

Don’t see the blood, don’t see the tears

You only taste what I put on my feet

You see the smoke before it clears

So let me show you what’s underneath

**[Pre-Chorus]**

I got a bulletproof vest under my dress

Packed bags under my bed

The biggest hearts are the biggest targets

It's the hardest, oh

**[Chorus]**

Stop using your words as weapons

They're never gonna shoot me down

Stop, it's time that you learn a lesson

My love is gonna drown you out (My love is gonna drown you out)

Do you wanna fight, do you wanna dance?

‘Cause tonight might be the only chance, so (Oh, woah)

Stop using your words as weapons

(Oh-woah, oh-oh, oh-oh)

**[Bridge]**

Shoot me down, shoot me down, baby, baby

Another round, 'nother round, baby, baby

Shoot me down, shoot me down, baby, baby

One more time for the hell of it

**[Chorus]**

Stop using your words as weapons

They're never gonna shoot me down (They're never gonna shoot me down)

Stop it's time that you learn a lesson

My love is gonna drown you out

Do you wanna fight, do you wanna dance? (Oh, ooh)

‘Cause tonight might be the only chance, so (Oh-oh-oh)

Stop using your words as weapons

(Oh-woah, oh-oh, oh-oh)

## Videos

Day 2- WEAPONS -shortsAva Max - Weapons (Official Audio)
## References

1. ↑ *TikTok* - Weapons

Album Information • 12 Days of D&D • Tour • Shop Music • Shop Merch • Photoshoots • Scrapped Tracks

Million Dollar Baby
Sleepwalker
Maybe You're The Problem
Ghost
Hold Up (Wait A Minute)
**Weapons**
Diamonds & Dancefloors

In The Dark
Turn Off The Lights
One Of Us
Get Outta My Heart
Cold As Ice
Last Night On Earth
Dancing's Done