Vocalist Keith Goodwin is also a part of the project The Sound of Animals Fighting; an experimental, progressive project composed of members of Circa Survive, Chiodos, Rx Bandits, Finch, and more.
The Fight
Days Away Lyrics
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but i care to much
no one else cares enough
so i will
be careful for all of us
you think this time that i'd be
blaming myself for this one
i can carry on
i'd trade the truth for some lies sometimes
i feel better not knowing whats going on
no one else cares enough
so i will
be careful for all of us
how was i supposed to know
how was i supposed to know
this was the strange one
this was the strange one
take what you want because
take what you want because
take what you want because
you think this time that i'd be
blaming myself for this one
i've changed my mind
i can carry on
The lyrics to Days Away's song The Fight express the singer's internal struggle to balance their desire to engage in conflict with their sense of responsibility towards themselves and others. The singer admits to sometimes wanting a fight but acknowledges that they care too much about the consequences of their actions and the impact they may have on others. They feel that they are the only one who cares about being careful and responsible, which is why they take on that role for everyone else. This sense of isolation is further emphasized in the lines "I'd trade the truth for some lies sometimes / I feel better not knowing what's going on" where the singer admits to feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with the truth, causing them to retreat and seek comfort in ignorance.
The chorus repeats the lines "You think this time that I'd be / Blaming myself for this one / I've changed my mind / I can carry on", signaling a turning point in the singer's perspective. They resist the urge to blame themselves for the situation and instead choose to move forward and persevere. However, the lines "How was I supposed to know / This was the strange one" imply that the singer is still grappling with understanding and accepting what has happened, possibly referring to a difficult event or conflict that they have experienced.
Overall, the lyrics to The Fight explore themes of personal responsibility, emotional turmoil, and isolation, with the singer admitting to their own limitations and trying to navigate a complicated situation while balancing conflicting desires and needs.
Line by Line Meaning
I really wouldn't mind a fight sometimes
I feel like I need some sort of conflict in my life.
But I care to much
But I know deep down that starting a fight would be wrong and hurtful to others.
No one else cares enough
I feel like I'm the only one who really cares about making a change.
So I will
Therefore, it is up to me to take action.
Be careful for all of us
But I need to be cautious and considerate in my actions to protect not just myself, but those around me as well.
You think this time that I'd be Blaming myself for this one
You may expect me to take the blame for this situation, but I refuse to.
I've changed my mind
I've come to a different conclusion or decision than I previously had.
I can carry on
I'm resilient and able to keep going despite difficulties.
I'd trade the truth for some lies sometimes
At times, I would prefer to be ignorant or not know the truth, even if it means accepting falsehoods or deception.
I feel better not knowing what's going on
My mental and emotional state is more stable when certain information is kept from me.
How was I supposed to know
I had no prior knowledge or understanding of this situation or circumstance.
This was the strange one
This is an unusual or unexpected situation that is hard to comprehend or navigate.
Take what you want because
You should take what you desire, no matter what anyone else thinks or does.
You think this time that I'd be Blaming myself for this one
You may expect me to take the blame for this situation, but I refuse to.
I've changed my mind
I've come to a different conclusion or decision than I previously had.
I can carry on
I'm resilient and able to keep going despite difficulties.
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