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Good Fight Fighting
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If I just let it be, I will be happier.
No one's minds really change.
Dear friends become estranged.
If I just let it be, I will be happier.
But what if I see someone who lies about the poor and people fleeing war?
Then I will say something.
Though it won't change them, saying nothing will change me.
Winding up all the time.
Arguing in my mind.
If I just let it be, I will be happier.
So many clearly wrong, I could type at them all day long.
But if I just let it be, I will be happier.
But what if some dumb manchild says, women's foremost worth lies in childbirth?
Then I will say something.
Though it won't change them, saying nothing will change me.
The lyrics of "Good Fight Fighting" by The Very Most explore the internal struggle of wanting to speak up against injustices and falsehoods, but also questioning whether it's worth the emotional toll of getting into arguments that will likely not change anyone's minds. The singer compares arguing with someone to fighting a lion, acknowledging that sometimes it's better to just let things be and move on. They suggest that no one's minds really change, and that even dear friends can become estranged if they allow arguments to escalate. The repeated refrain of "If I just let it be, I will be happier" emphasizes the importance of finding peace and inner calm, even in the face of difficult situations.
However, the singer also acknowledges that there are times when silence is not an option. They mention specific scenarios, such as someone lying about the poor or belittling the value of women, where they feel compelled to speak up, even if their words may not change the other person's mind. The song seems to suggest that it's important to find a balance between standing up for what's right and protecting one's own mental health, and that this balance is not always easy to achieve.
Overall, "Good Fight Fighting" is a thoughtful and introspective exploration of the struggle to navigate difficult conversations and social issues. It acknowledges the importance of speaking out when necessary, but also recognizes the emotional toll that arguing and conflict can take on a person.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I spend my time arguing with a lion?
Why do I waste my energy on pointless arguments?
If I just let it be, I will be happier.
If I just stop arguing, I will be happier.
No one's minds really change.
People are unlikely to change their minds.
Dear friends become estranged.
Arguments can damage friendships.
But what if I see someone who lies about the poor and people fleeing war?
Should I speak up when I see something that is unjust?
Then I will say something.
I will speak up if I see an injustice.
Though it won't change them, saying nothing will change me.
Even if I can't change someone's mind, speaking up is important for my own values and beliefs.
Winding up all the time.
I am constantly getting worked up.
Arguing in my mind.
I am constantly arguing with myself.
So many clearly wrong, I could type at them all day long.
There are many injustices and wrongdoings in the world that I could argue about endlessly.
But if I just let it be, I will be happier.
It's important to pick and choose which arguments are worth engaging in for my own well-being.
But what if some dumb manchild says, women's foremost worth lies in childbirth?
When faced with ignorance and sexism, should I speak up?
Then I will say something.
I will always speak up against sexism and ignorance.
Though it won't change them, saying nothing will change me.
Speaking up against sexism and ignorance is important for maintaining my own beliefs and values.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jeremy Jensen
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