Army
Ellie goulding Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ellie Goulding's song "Army" express the deep bond between two people and how despite all the problems that they have faced, they always come back to each other. The song begins by acknowledging the mistakes that the singer has made, but the person she is addressing has never given up on her. Even in the toughest times, they have always been there to support her and call off fights. The singer portrays herself as someone who is in pain and afraid, but this person understands her like no one else can.


In the second verse, the singer reminisces about the past and how she initially believed that the person she is addressing was too cool for her. However, their relationship grew, and they spent many nights together in a caravan, getting drunk and lying on the floor. Despite what others may say about them, they have a strong connection, and nothing can break them apart.


The chorus expresses how strong the bond between the two people is. When they are together, they feel like they are standing with an army, ready to take on the world. The singer admires the sacrifices that the other person has made for her and how they have always found the bright side in dark times. Even though they have flaws, they never judge each other, and their love remains unwavering.


Overall, "Army" is a song about the power of a deep connection between two people. It presents a positive message about how nothing is stronger than the bond between true friends.


Line by Line Meaning

I know that I've been messed up
I am aware that I have some personal issues that need to be resolved.


You never let me give up
You always urged me to persevere and never quit, regardless of the challenges that are faced.


All the nights and the fights And the blood and the breakups You always had to call off
Throughout every conflict and difficulty experienced within our relationship, you always made the effort to bring peace and resolution.


I am pain, I'm a child, I'm afraid Yet you understand Yeah like no one can
Despite the emotional pain that I undergo and despite the fact that I experience fear like a child, you seem to have an understanding of me that cannot be matched by anyone else.


Know that we don't look like much But no one fucks it up like us
Although we may appear unremarkable to others, we have a tendency to create chaos and disruption where others would simply let things be.


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
Even at the tender age of sixteen, you never judged me for who I was, and in fact, I would think that you were way cooler than I was. We've shared many drunken nights sitting on the floor in a caravan.


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
In times of darkness, you have always been able to find some form of light or hope. I'm continually astonished by the fact that you're willing to make incredible sacrifices just to be by my side. You may sing poorly sometimes, but that's part of who you are, and I wouldn't want you to change a thing.


We both know what they say about us But they don't stand a chance because
We're both aware of what other people think or say about us, but their opinions can't affect the bond that we have between us.


When I'm with you I'm standing with an army
Whenever I'm by your side, I feel like I have an army backing me up, giving me the strength and courage to face whatever comes my way.


They don't have a chance either
Their negativity and criticism don't stand a chance against the power and strength of our connection.




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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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