Leaving
Fighting Season Lyrics

This is the first time
The singer is experiencing a low point in their life that they haven't felt in four years.

In the past four years
The singer has not felt this low since four years ago.

That I've sunk this low.
The singer has hit rock bottom emotionally.

I hope you know
The artist wants the listener to understand how they feel.

This is not how it goes.
The artist acknowledges that what they're feeling is not how life should be.

Cause my life is full of let downs,
The singer has had a series of disappointments throughout their life.

But I have learned to live with it.
The singer has come to accept that life can be full of disappointments and has learned to cope with them.

The point of life is to keep your head up
The artist believes that a positive outlook is important in life.

and try to just stay positive.
The artist is encouraging themselves (and the listener) to focus on the positive aspects of life.

That night
The artist is referring to a specific night that had a significant impact on their life.

It changed my life.
The singer experienced a life-changing event on that night.

I was wrong
The artist acknowledges that they made a mistake.

and you were right.
The listener was correct in their assessment of the situation.

I should have known
The singer admits that they had prior knowledge of something and should have acted accordingly.

Right from the start
The singer should have realized this from the beginning.

That you weren't here
The listener was not completely present in the situation.

With your whole heart
The listener was not fully invested in the situation.

So, you stay here
The listener can stay in their current position while the singer moves on.

and I'll head west
The singer is moving on to a new chapter in their life.

and you'll all see
The artist wants others to recognize their efforts to improve.

That I'm trying my best.
The artist is doing all they can to improve their situation.

There's more to me
The artist is a complex person with many facets to their personality.

Than wasting time,
The singer wants to spend their time in a meaningful way.

I'll stand tall
The artist will be strong and resilient in the face of adversity.

and live my life.
The singer is determined to live their life on their own terms.

This is the last time
The singer is determined to never reach this low point again.

That I'll ever fall
The singer will not allow themselves to become emotionally weak again.

and sink this low
The artist does not want to experience rock bottom again.

and you'll all know
Others will be aware that the artist is making a positive change in their life.

Cause I've figured out my problem
The singer has identified the root cause of their issues.

and everything to keep around.
The singer knows what is important to them and will focus on those things.

So, I'll just live for myself.
The artist will focus on their own needs and wants.

No, I won't let you tear me down.
The listener's negative influence will not impact the artist's progress.

I swear that night
The artist is emphasizing the significance of that life-changing night.

Now I'm trying to make things right.
The singer is working to improve their life and make things right.

That this thing,
The artist is referring to the issue that caused their low point.

would tear me apart.
The issue was having a significant negative impact on the singer's life.