What Are Friends For
Fear Lyrics
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What am I trying to restore
By taking aim at you?
It's not that I need the best
I want you to see I
Long to be successfully repressed
I don't know why we fall
What are we fighting for?
Why do I always ask for more
Than this day can provide?
When did I lose your trust?
Why do I need to justify
This dirty little war?
I don't know why we fall
There was a time when
I believed in providence
Where is that confidence now?
I see the world sideways and
I'm falling off again
Into our rarely-go-round
What am I waiting for?
Isn't this where we fade to black
As you walk out the door if I'm so damn sure
What are these tears I
Try to cheerfully ignore?
There was a time when
I believed in providence
Where is that confidence now?
I see the world sideways and
I'm falling off again
Into our rarely-go-round
There was a time when I
Thought our salvation lied
In the nights intimate heat
My anger's contagious my wishes outrageous
But dreams are my only relief
I'm revolving, gravity keeps calling
Falling, into our rarely-go-round
Into our rarely-go-round
Into our rarely-go-round
What are we fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
When all the anger's gone
Who's lost and who has won?
And dare we ask ourselves
Who are we fighting?
When all the anger's gone
Who's lost and who has won?
And dare we ask ourselves
What are we fighting for?
What are we fighting for?
In "What Are Friends For?" by Fear, the lyrics explore the conflicted emotions and questions surrounding a turbulent relationship. The song begins with the singer questioning the purpose of their fights and their own motivations. They admit to not needing the best, but wanting the other person to see their desire to be repressed and controlled. The repetition of the line "I don't know why we fall" suggests a sense of confusion and uncertainty regarding the destructive patterns within the relationship.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's introspection. They wonder why they always ask for more than what the present moment can offer and when they lost the trust of their partner. There is an acknowledgment of a "dirty little war" taking place, indicating the toxicity and conflict within the relationship. The singer questions their own actions and emotions, wondering why they need to justify the ongoing battles and ignore their own tears.
The bridge highlights a shift in perspective. The singer recalls a time when they believed in providence and had confidence, but now they see the world in a distorted way and feel like they are falling off track. The lyrics suggest a loss of hope and stability, as if caught in an endless cycle represented by the metaphor of a rarely-go-round.
The final repetition of the questions "What are we fighting for?" and "What are we fighting?" reflects a desperate plea for understanding and introspection. The singer questions the purpose and outcome of their battles, wondering who has truly lost or won when the anger dissipates. They urge themselves and the other person to reflect on the reasons behind their fight and what they are truly fighting for.
Overall, the song delves into the complexities of a troubled relationship, exploring themes of self-doubt, confusion, and the need for introspection.
Line by Line Meaning
What are we fighting for?
What is our ultimate purpose or goal in the midst of this conflict?
What am I trying to restore
What am I attempting to regain or bring back by my actions?
By taking aim at you?
By directing my anger and frustration towards you?
It's not that I need the best
It's not that I require the highest or most extraordinary things
I want you to see I
I desire for you to understand that
Long to be successfully repressed
I have a deep desire to suppress my emotions and thoughts effectively
I don't know why we fall
I lack understanding of why we continuously stumble or fail
Why do I always ask for more
Why do I consistently seek additional or greater things
Than this day can provide?
Beyond what this particular day is capable of offering?
When did I lose your trust?
At what point did I break or lose your confidence in me?
Why do I need to justify
Why do I feel the need to provide a reasonable explanation
This dirty little war?
This unpleasant and secretive conflict?
There was a time when I believed in providence
There existed a period when I had faith in divine guidance or destiny
Where is that confidence now?
Where has that assurance and self-assuredness disappeared to?
I see the world sideways and
I perceive the world from a distorted or skewed perspective and
I'm falling off again
I am once again losing balance or stability
Into our rarely-go-round
Into our infrequently recurring cycle or pattern
What am I waiting for?
What am I anticipating or expecting to happen?
Isn't this where we fade to black
Isn't this the point where our situation turns bleak or ends completely
As you walk out the door if I'm so damn sure
As you leave, even though I am supposedly very confident
What are these tears I
What is the significance or cause of these tears that I
Try to cheerfully ignore?
Attempt to happily disregard or overlook?
There was a time when I
There existed a period when I
Thought our salvation lied
Believed that our deliverance or rescue was contained
In the nights intimate heat
In the passionate warmth experienced during the night
My anger's contagious, my wishes outrageous
My anger spreads to others, while my desires are extreme or unreasonable
But dreams are my only relief
But my dreams are the only source of comfort or solace for me
I'm revolving, gravity keeps calling
I am continuously spinning, and the force of gravity persistently beckons me
Falling, into our rarely-go-round
Descending or declining into our infrequently recurring cycle or pattern
What are we fighting for?
What is our ultimate purpose or goal in the midst of this conflict?
When all the anger's gone
Once all the rage or resentment has dissipated
Who's lost and who has won?
Who has suffered defeat and who has emerged victorious?
And dare we ask ourselves
And do we have the courage to question ourselves
Who are we fighting?
Who or what is the true object of our battle?
What are we fighting for?
What is our ultimate purpose or goal in the midst of this conflict?
What are we fighting for?
What is our ultimate purpose or goal in the midst of this conflict?
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Written by: CURT SMITH, IAN STANLEY, MANNY ELIAS, ROLAND ORZABAL
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