- David McCormick (lead singer)
- Alan… Read Full Bio ↴A Rotterdam November is:
- David McCormick (lead singer)
- Alan Schwaderer (keys, guitar, backup vocals)
- Jared Nelson (guitar, backup vocals)
- Andy Baker (bass)
- David Niacaris (drums)
- Dylan Anitok (guitar, backup vocals)
The band formed in late 2006, Boise, Idaho.
Their name alludes to what happened in the aftermath of the bombing of the city of Rotterdam during WWII. After the heart of the venerable city had been completely destroyed, architects reconstructed it from scratch. The band's name reflects the interpretation of this idea of "an old city with a new heart" as a Christian metaphor for the renewing transformation of a heart damaged by sin.
Fight
A Rotterdam November Lyrics
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You put on a show, as if hope is to be found.
You don't fool me, whenever you're around.
Pre-Chorus: The cat's out of the bag, loneliness
is all you have, when the world tells who you are,
learn to fight back
Chorus:
Fight, fight, fight like you're dying. Breathe, breathe,
won't you, won't you breathe. No matter what
happens tonight, you've gotta wake up in the morning
and fight
If I were drowning, would you see my hand break the surface?
If this were an S.O.S., would you ever get this?
Replace your mirror with, with a window - it's the only
salvation from, from the shallow
The lyrics of Fight by A Rotterdam November depict the façade people put up to conceal their inner struggles and loneliness. The first verse sets the tone with the realization that the person around them is putting on an act, despite the hopelessness that they feel inside. The repetition of the line "You don't fool me, whenever you're around" emphasizes this awareness.
The pre-chorus then reveals the truth behind the façade. The person's loneliness is all they have when the world has defined and limited them, and the solution is to learn to fight back. The chorus encourages the listener to fight like they're dying and not give up, no matter what happens, as they have to wake up the morning after and continue fighting.
The bridge completes the message of the song, by asking if the person who claims to be a friend could even see their distress or respond to their call for help. It concludes by urging the person to shift their focus from their own reflection to the world outside, as that is where their salvation lies.
Overall, the lyrics of Fight highlight the importance of acknowledging difficult emotions, and not giving up despite the challenges. It encourages the listener to fight for themselves, and to look beyond their own problems to see the world outside.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't fool me, whenever you're around.
I am not deceived by you, whenever you are present.
You put on a show, as if hope is to be found.
You behave as though hope exists, putting up a façade.
The cat's out of the bag, loneliness is all you have, when the world tells who you are, learn to fight back
Your true nature has been revealed, you are alone and must learn to resist the world's judgement of you.
Fight, fight, fight like you're dying. Breathe, breathe, won't you, won't you breathe. No matter what happens tonight, you've gotta wake up in the morning and fight
Struggle as if your life depended on it. Keep breathing, despite everything that may happen. Each day presents a new battle, you must face it with determination.
If I were drowning, would you see my hand break the surface?
If I were in trouble, would you recognize it and come to my aid?
If this were an S.O.S., would you ever get this?
If I were sending an emergency signal, would you notice and respond?
Replace your mirror with, with a window - it's the only salvation from, from the shallow
Exchange self-reflection for an outward view, it is the only way to avoid superficiality.
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.