The brainchild of guitarist Jim Wolter and his wife vocalist Amy Wolter, this band plays 80's style rock with gutsy female vocals and Godly lyrics.
Shadows
Fighter Lyrics
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By the things that we say
Or is it just that bad
'Cause we take it that way?
They justify sin
By calling it art
But each time they sing it
They harden their heart, well
But what will we be like tomorrow?
The sticks and the stones
I can fight on my own
It's their words that are causing me sorrow
(Chorus)
Leading them away
Into the shadows
In everything they say
With freedom they speak
With hatred they say
No lines have been drawn
So let's keep it that way
But who's gonna choose
To put on the shoes
Of the victims they speak of
In rhythms they use
They're robbing our tills
With paraphrased thrills
Enticed by their lustful desire
You say what can I do?
It's catch twenty-two
When I speak I'm just fanning the fire
(Repeat Chorus)
Should we do as we please
And risk their disease
Is heaven just to hard to sell?
I'm sharing tonight
My God given right
To save others from burning in hell
The song "Shadows" by Fighter speaks of the power of words and their impact on our lives. The lyrics suggest that words can either uplift us or bring us down, and it all depends on how we choose to take them. The song opens with lines that speak of how hurtful words can create a negative impact on our minds. The line "Or is it just that bad 'cause we take it that way?" suggests that sometimes, our perspective affects how we receive words.
The lyrics also touch upon the topic of art and how sometimes, it can be used to justify sin. The line "They justify sin by calling it art" suggests that some may use art as a way to condone their sinful actions. The song then goes on to talk about how the victims of these sinful acts are exploited for entertainment purposes.
The chorus speaks of leading people away into the shadows, suggesting that the people who are using their words for harmful purposes are leading others into a negative space. The lyrics then go on to suggest that we should speak up against this and try to save others from falling into the trap of negativity.
Overall, the song is a powerful message of taking responsibility for our words and actions and choosing to use them for the betterment of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Hurting our minds
The things we say hurt our minds.
By the things that we say
The things we say can hurt our own minds.
Or is it just that bad
The things we say may not be as bad as we think they are.
'Cause we take it that way?
We may be interpreting things in a negative way.
They justify sin
Some people try to defend their sins.
By calling it art
They may use artistic expression as a defense.
But each time they sing it
Repeating something over and over can make it harder to change.
They harden their heart, well
Persisting in bad behavior can lead to a hardened heart.
Here we are, the innocent children
We are the ones who are not yet corrupted.
But what will we be like tomorrow?
We may become corrupted if we are not careful.
The sticks and the stones
Physical violence doesn't hurt as much as words.
I can fight on my own
Physical violence can be fought with physical means, but words hurt more.
It's their words that are causing me sorrow
The words of others can hurt deeply.
Leading them away
Some people are leading others astray.
Into the shadows
This bad behavior is hidden or not fully revealed.
In everything they say
This bad behavior is present in all their words and actions.
With freedom they speak
Some people use freedom of speech to justify bad behavior.
With hatred they say
Some people use hateful language.
No lines have been drawn
There are no clear boundaries for what is acceptable.
So let's keep it that way
Some people want to continue without boundaries.
But who's gonna choose
Someone needs to take responsibility.
To put on the shoes
Someone needs to try to empathize with the victim.
Of the victims they speak of
The people being harmed are being talked about.
In rhythms they use
These words and actions are being used in music and entertainment.
They're robbing our tills
Their behavior is harmful to society and profiting them.
With paraphrased thrills
They are using artistic expression to make bad behavior appealing.
Enticed by their lustful desire
People are drawn to this behavior for temporary pleasure but it is ultimately harmful.
You say what can I do?
Some people feel helpless in the face of this behavior.
It's catch twenty-two
The situation seems impossible to resolve.
When I speak I'm just fanning the fire
Speaking out against this behavior may make things worse or add fuel to the fire.
Should we do as we please
We should consider the consequences of our actions.
And risk their disease
We should avoid behavior that could be harmful to ourselves and others.
Is heaven just too hard to sell?
It can be difficult to convince people to behave ethically.
I'm sharing tonight
The artist is trying to raise awareness about the issue.
My God given right
The singer feels compelled to act because of their faith.
To save others from burning in hell
The artist believes that this behavior is leading others down a path of destruction.
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.