John Ondrasik was born in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. He grew up there in a musical family, with his mother teaching him the piano from the age of two. As a teenager, he learned how to play the guitar as well and started to write music. While he also learned to sing opera briefly, he quickly decided that he would like to be a piano playing popular musician along the lines of Elton John and Billy Joel. Ondrasik adopted the name "Five for Fighting" which is an expression in ice hockey when a player is sent from the rink by the referee for a major penalty. The name was used for the reason that it would be more memorable than his real name.
In 1997, his first album, 'Message for Albert', was released by EMI. Although not quite breaking through commercially, fans of modern singer-songwriter music provided a warm audience for Ondrasik. After the success of 'America Town', Capitol Records re-released this debut album to give it a more mainstream audience.
In 2000, Ondrasik signed with the aforementioned Columbia Records and released 'America Town' on September 26, 2000. At first, it made little impact until track "Superman (It's Not Easy)" became an American anthem after the September 11 attacks. Ondrasik performed the song at 'The Concert for New York Cit'y in late 2001.
"Superman (It's Not Easy)" started climbing the charts reaching the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Adult Top 40. While 'America Town' itself failed to make the top 50 of the Billboard 200 album charts, its consistent sales led to it going platinum. "Superman (It's Not Easy)" was also an international hit reaching number one on a composite adult international chart (based on performance in the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Australia). Ondrasik's second single, "Easy Tonight", would make the top 20 of the world adult chart as well as going top 20 in New Zealand.
His third album, 'The Battle for Everything', debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 in February 2004. Its first single, "100 Years", was another top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and again reached number one on the World Adult Top 40. It also was number one on a composite world airplay chart and top 10 on a composite world modern rock chart. (based on USA, Germany, United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, Canada and Australia).
The Five for Fighting song "100 Years" was used in a ubiquitous JP Morgan Chase commercial, and more recently in an episode of Scrubs. The song was also used in the last scenes of the final episode of JAG.
Lately, Ondrasik's sixth album, 2013's 'Bookmarks', came out after a four year gap between his last release. The album has received critical praise from a variety of publications such as Allmusic, where the reviewer lauded how Five for Fighting produced " sturdy tunes wrapped up neatly in a shiny, appealing gloss". Released by the label Universal, his work also hit the #54 slot on the Billboard 200, with his fans happily looking forwards to his future endeavors.
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Bloody Mary
Five for Fighting Lyrics
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"Man I think you better wait for tomorrow!
Take this pillow for your head
And I'll take you."
Back against the beast I went
To feel her coming, hot for a follow up
Here comes the sun again (to see me through)
On and on she takes me from you, my love
On and on she rakes me from you
Happily I leave her fed
Tonight I swear, I swear on tomorrow (wait)
Here comes the sun again
To see me through
On and on she takes me from you, my love
On and on she rakes me from you
Bloody Mary's for all
Bloody Mary's for all
On and on she takes me from you, my love
On and on she rakes me from you
All of my dreams for you to follow
All of my dreams for you to swallow
All of my dreams for you
The lyrics to Five for Fighting's song "Bloody Mary" are metaphorical and can be interpreted in different ways. The opening line talks about a woman (possibly Mary) offering the singer a pillow to rest his head, advising him to wait for tomorrow instead of continuing with whatever he's doing. The next line suggests that the singer goes back to something or someone dangerous or dark, in anticipation of a sensual experience with a woman. The sun is mentioned again as a source of hope or comfort.
Throughout the song, the singer describes feeling taken away or raked away from someone he loves by this woman (who could represent temptation or addiction). He seems to enjoy this feeling, calling her "happily fed," but also acknowledges that he is leaving someone behind. The chorus repeats the same lines over and over, with "Bloody Mary's for all" adding an ominous tone to the song.
The final lines could signify the singer's dreams or ambitions for his loved one, which may be too much for her to handle or accept. The song leaves a sense of unease and mystery, allowing interpretation and imagination from the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Over by the still she says, "Man I think you better wait for tomorrow! Take this pillow for your head And I'll take you."
She urges him to wait till the next day, giving him a pillow to sleep on. He agrees to this proposition and follows her.
Back against the beast I went To feel her coming, hot for a follow up Here comes the sun again (to see me through)
He went back to her, ready for their passionate encounter. The rising sun serves as a witness to their passion.
On and on she takes me from you, my love On and on she rakes me from you
He is being pulled away from someone he loves by the woman he is with. She repeatedly takes him away from the person he desires to be with.
Happily I leave her fed Tonight I swear, I swear on tomorrow (wait) Here comes the sun again To see me through
He leaves her satisfied, promising to come back the next day. He finds solace in the rising sun as he makes his way back to where he belongs.
Bloody Mary's for all Bloody Mary's for all
The chorus serves as an invitation to indulge in Bloody Mary's while also hinting at the sexual nature of their relationship.
All of my dreams for you to follow All of my dreams for you to swallow All of my dreams for you
He wants her to share in his dreams and desires, being willing to go wherever he leads, both emotionally and physically.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GREGG WATTENBERG, JOHN ONDRASIK
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