Fight or Fall
Thin Lizzy Lyrics
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Spread my wings and take command
The sky he justly planned
The boy become a man
After all this time
I tell myself that I'm
Not just wasting time
Oh you know I'm not that way inclined
Brothers if you hear
Raise your flags and make it clear
There is more to fear
If we wait for another year
After all this time
I tell-a tell-a myself that I'm
Just passing through time
Oh
After all this time
I tell myself that I'm
Not just wasting time
Oh you know I'm not that way inclined
Brothers fight or fall
It's man for man and one for all
No more can we crawl
Brothers, brothers hear the call
After all this time
I tell myself that I'm
Not just wasting time
Oh you know I'm not that way inclined
Brother brother
Brother brother
Brother fight or fall
It's man for man and one for all
Brother brother
Brother brother
What you want?
We gotta fight for one another!
The song "Fight or Fall" by Thin Lizzy carries a message of coming of age and taking command of one's own destiny. The lyrics suggest that the decision to fight, rather than fall and give up, is the ultimate test of a man's character. From the opening lines, "Brothers, here I stand, spread my wings and take command," the song urges listeners to take control of their lives and accept responsibility for their actions.
The lyrics also suggest that there is more to fear by waiting than by taking action: "Raise your flags and make it clear, there is more to fear, if we wait for another year." The message is clear: the time to act is now, to fight or fall, to stand up and be counted. The repeated refrain of "Brother fight or fall, it's man for man and one for all," emphasizes the importance of brotherhood and unity in the face of adversity.
Throughout the song, the singer tells himself that he's not just wasting time, indicating a growing sense of urgency as the song progresses. The lyrics encourage listeners to fight for one another, to stand together, and to never give up.
Overall, "Fight or Fall" serves as a call to action, urging listeners to take control of their lives, stand up to those who would oppress them, and fight for what they believe in. It's a message of hope and strength, one that is as relevant today as it was when the song was first released.
Line by Line Meaning
Brothers here I stand
I am here among my brothers
Spread my wings and take command
I am taking charge and leading
The sky he justly planned
The divine plan for me is unfolding
The boy become a man
I have grown and matured
After all this time
Despite the passage of time
I tell myself that I'm
I remind myself that
Not just wasting time
I am not idly passing the moments
Oh you know I'm not that way inclined
I am not a person who simply wastes time
Brothers if you hear
If my brothers hear me
Raise your flags and make it clear
Show your support and intentions
There is more to fear
There are greater things to be afraid of
If we wait for another year
If we hesitate and delay
Brothers fight or fall
We must stand up and fight or we will fail
It's man for man and one for all
We are responsible for our own survival and for each other
No more can we crawl
We can no longer remain passive and weak
Brothers, brothers hear the call
My brothers, please listen to my plea
Brother fight or fall
We must stand together or we will fail
What you want?
What do you desire?
We gotta fight for one another!
We must fight to support each other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
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