Born January 1st 1996, Charmaine started writing music when she was seventeen.
Her biggest inspirations were Missy Eliott, Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj & more!
At first glance, you can see Charmaine challenging society’s status quo and in her own way sends a statement of what it means to be able to do it all while being a strong independent Black woman. She wants to welcome listeners of all backgrounds to consider the experiences of self-discovery, growth, reclamation, culture, healing, and most importantly fun.
“I want people to feel like they can do anything, be anything, they don’t have to pretend to be something they’re not. I want them to step into their own power,” Charmaine says while speaking about the new single.
Fighting Furies
Charmaine Lyrics
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Between, In my mind the battle lines are drawn
And I am living in a dream it seems
Struggling with what I feel but never see
The shades of right and wrong are gone
Can You help me find my way home
Cause I am getting in the way cause I'm
Fighting furies, and it's taking over me
Will You fight this for me all again?
And it makes me weary, I was never made for this
Am I fighting furies till the end?
What I say I don't want to say, what I feel I don't
Want to feel anymore
I see an open door but I'm walking in, the dark it
Seems, But there's a fire inside of me giving light, a
Light that changes me, to You
Can You help me find my way home
Cause I am getting in the way cause I'm
Oh oh oh (repeat 3x)
Till You come for me
Oh oh oh (repeat 3x)
Till You come for me
Oh oh oh (repeat 3x)
Till You rescue me
Charmaine's song Fighting Furies is about the emotional turmoil of being in a war with oneself. The lyrics describe how it feels to be torn between conflicting emotions and the struggle to understand and deal with them. The opening line, "So this is how it feels to be in a war and torn," sets the stage for a song that is intense and introspective. The singer's mind is divided into two opposing camps that are fighting for dominance, represented by the battle lines drawn in her mind.
The song expresses a sense of confusion and isolation, as the singer feels lost and is struggling to make sense of her emotions. She is living in a dream-like state where what she feels is not always what she sees. The shades of right and wrong are blurred, and the singer is searching for clarity and guidance. There is a note of desperation in her voice as she pleads for someone to help her find her way home.
The chorus of Fighting Furies is a call for help, as the singer confesses that she is losing control and the fighting furies are taking over her. The lines, "Will You fight this for me all again? And it makes me weary, I was never made for this, Am I fighting furies till the end?" convey a sense of fatigue and weariness that comes from battling oneself. The singer wants someone to rescue her and take her home to safety, where she can find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is how, it feels to be, in a war and torn
I am experiencing the intense emotions of being caught in the middle of a conflict
Between, In my mind the battle lines are drawn
Within my own thoughts, I am fighting between opposing ideas
And I am living in a dream it seems
I feel like I am not really present in reality
Struggling with what I feel but never see
I am having difficulty identifying and accepting my emotions
The shades of right and wrong are gone
I can no longer distinguish between what is morally right or wrong
Can You help me find my way home
I need assistance in finding my path and returning to a sense of comfort and familiarity
Cause I am getting in the way cause I'm Fighting furies, and it's taking over me
My internal turmoil is causing me to act recklessly and aggressively
Will You fight this for me all again?
Can you support me and help me overcome this struggle once more?
And it makes me weary, I was never made for this
This situation is draining me and I do not feel equipped to handle it
Am I fighting furies till the end?
Will this inner conflict consume me indefinitely?
What I say I don't want to say, what I feel I don't Want to feel anymore
I am struggling with communicating honestly and experiencing intense emotions that I wish to suppress
I see an open door but I'm walking in, the dark it Seems, But there's a fire inside of me giving light, a Light that changes me, to You
I have opportunities for growth and change but fear of the unknown is holding me back. However, I am motivated by a powerful force that guides me towards positivity and transformation.
Till You come for me
I am eagerly waiting for assistance and support from a trusted source
Till You rescue me
I am hoping to be saved from this internal conflict and find a sense of peace
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dio’s baby mama #5
God, this song is so beautiful...
Katie Mick
This is an awesome song! And I just noticed, the album cover can either be 'Love Reality' or 'Live Reality'... just sayin' :)
FallenFeathers
I love this song it describes my life
Delight Yourself In The Lord
FallenFeathers me too
playmohananddan
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!
arduous Popsicle
I haven't listened to Charmaine in ages!! I love her sm!
Rachel Haney
beautiful song <3
Meagan Koenning
I'm a hardcore Atheist and I've loved this album since it came out. So sad it's not on Spotify 😭.
arduous Popsicle
She’s so underrated
Meesh Lathrom
This is a song i like to run to. Its got the prefect rhythm for a steady pace for running. Nothing super fast and not as slow as jogging. and the words actually help with the motivation to run. I feel like im living this song when i run to it.