Army
- Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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You never let me give up
All the nights and the fights
And the blood and the breakups
You always had to call off
I am pain, I'm a child, I'm afraid
Yet you understand
Yeah like no one can
But no one fucks it up like us
Sixteen and you never even judged me
Matter of fact I always thought you were too cool for me
Sitting there in the caravan
All the nights we've been drunk on the floor
Yet you understand
Yeah like no one can
We both know what they say about us
But they don't stand a chance because
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I'm standing with an army
I'm standing with an army
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I'm standing with an army
Standing with an army
Dark times, you could always find the bright side
I'm amazed by the things that you would sacrifice
Just to be there for me
How you cringe when you sing out of tune
Yet it's everything
So don't change a thing
We both know what they say about us
But they don't stand a chance because
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I'm standing with an army
I'm standing with an army
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I'm standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army (ooh I'll be yours)
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
I'm standing with an army
Yet you understand
Yeah like no one can
We both know what they say about us
When I'm with you (when I'm with you)
When I'm with you (when I'm with you)
I'm standing with an army
I'm standing with an army
When I'm with you (when I'm with you)
When I'm with you (when I'm with you)
I'm standing with an army
They don't have a chance either
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing near you
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
When I'm with you
Standing with an army
The song “Army” by Ellie Goulding speaks about a bond that is unbreakable and powerful enough to withstand any adversity. Goulding sings about a person who has always been there for her through all the highs and lows of life. This person has stood by her side even when times were tough and painful, and Goulding admits that she is afraid and feels like a child sometimes. Yet this person knows her well and understands her, unlike anyone else could. They have been through the worst of times, and even though they may not look like much together, no one can mess up their bond like they do. The song is Goulding’s way of acknowledging and appreciating this person, whom she calls her “army.”
The second verse of the song speaks about a time when Goulding was only sixteen years old, and this same person was there for her. Goulding thought this person was too cool for her, yet they always had each other's backs. They sat together in a caravan, got drunk, and danced on the floor. Despite their differences, this person understood Goulding like no one else could. Their bond is unbreakable, and no one can stand a chance against them when they are together.
Overall, the song “Army” is a tribute from Goulding to that one person who has been her rock through thick and thin. It is about acknowledging the power of true friendship and how much it can withstand together. Goulding wants to let this person know that she appreciates and values them and that they can stand together against anything that comes their way.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that I've been messed up
I acknowledge that I have had problems
You never let me give up
You always encourage me to keep going
All the nights and the fights
We have been through difficult times and had arguments
And the blood and the breakups
Our disagreements have been intense and emotional
You always had to call off
You were the one who ended our arguments
I am pain, I'm a child, I'm afraid
I feel vulnerable and scared at times
Yet you understand
You have empathy for me
Yeah like no one can
You are the only one who truly gets me
Know that we don't look like much
Others may not see the strength of our relationship
But no one fucks it up like us
We have a unique ability to mess things up in our relationship
Sixteen and you never even judged me
You accepted me for who I was at a young age
Matter of fact I always thought you were too cool for me
I was surprised at your interest in me because I thought you were cooler than me
Sitting there in the caravan
We spent time together in a specific place
All the nights we've been drunk on the floor
We have shared a lot of experiences and memories together
Yet you understand
You have empathy for me
Yeah like no one can
You are the only one who truly gets me
We both know what they say about us
We are aware of what others think of our relationship
But they don't stand a chance because
Despite others' opinions, our relationship is strong
Dark times, you could always find the bright side
You are optimistic even during difficult times
I'm amazed by the things that you would sacrifice
I appreciate the things you do for me, even if they are sacrifices
Just to be there for me
You prioritize being there for me
How you cringe when you sing out of tune
You are self-conscious about singing
Yet it's everything
Your singing means a lot to me, even if it's not perfect
So don't change a thing
I don't want you to be any different
When I'm with you
Being with you changes things for the better
I'm standing with an army
Being with you makes me feel stronger and supported
They don't have a chance either
Others cannot bring us down because we are strong together
Standing near you
Being close to you is important to me
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALI PAYAMI, SAVAN KOTECHA, MAX MARTIN, ELLIE GOULDING
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Beautiful LYRICS
I know that I've been messed up
You never let me give up
All the nights and the fights
And the blood and the breakups
You always had to call off
I am pain, I'm a child, I'm afraid
Yet you understand
Yeah like no one can
Know that we don't look like much
But no one fucks it up like us
Sixteen and you never even judged me
Matter of fact I always thought you were too cool for me
Sitting there in the caravan
All the nights we've been drunk on the floor
Yet you understand
Yeah like no one can
We both know what they say about us
But they don't stand a chance because
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I'm standing with an army
I'm standing with an army
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I'm standing with an army
Standing with an army
Dark times, you could always find the bright side
I'm amazed by the things that you would sacrifice
Just to be there for me
How you cringe when you sing out of tune
Yet it's everything
So don't change a thing
We both know what they say about us
But they don't stand a chance because
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I'm standing with an army
I'm standing with an army
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
I'm standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army (ooh I'll be yours)
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
I'm standing with an army
Yet you understand
Yeah like no one can
We both know what they say about us
When I'm with you (when I'm with you)
When I'm with you (when I'm with you)
I'm standing with an army
I'm standing with an army
When I'm with you (when I'm with you)
When I'm with you (when I'm with you)
I'm standing with an army
They don't have a chance either
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing near you
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
Standing with an army
When I'm with you
Standing with an army
@raphaelgomes
man this song is amazing, chorus gives me chills all over 👏🏼
@Iloveyoursmile
Me2
@stacywragg8927
Goosebumps, amazing
@octopusmusic332
Sure
@mouna3242
I liked how Ellie wrote a song for her best friend. It's very thoughtful cause these days the only thing most artists write about is love, relationships and break-ups all the time.
@pxisenedpikachu3481
and sex, drugs and alchohol :/
@gracesparkles347
Well friendship is a relationship. That's why people write breakup songs because it hurts when your friend stops loving you. Boy or girl.
@mouna3242
Grace Koelzer I was specifically talking about romantic relationship break ups, since thats what most singers/artists sing about these days.
@ishitajain8741
true
@lostchromatician1694
Yea