Five for Fighting is the stage name of U.S. singer-songwriter John Ondrasik… Read Full Bio ↴Five for Fighting is the stage name of U.S. singer-songwriter John Ondrasik. His latest work being 2013's 'Bookmarks', his breakout into international success came with his 2000 album 'America Town', which went platinum in the U.S. due to the widespread acclaim of his song "Superman (It's Not Easy)" in late 2001. His 2004 album 'The Battle For Everything' has also enjoyed considerable chart success in the U.S. Ondrasikhas released a DualDisc of his 2004 album as well, with has one side containing 'The Battle for Everything' in its entirety and the other side being a DVD containing bonus footage and the "100 Years" music video.

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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I Just Love You
Five for Fighting Lyrics

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Lonely, yeah that's the word
I leave my heart when I leave her
The days go on forever and the nights do too

One evening out on the road
A half a world away from home
I thought she was sleeping
When the call came through

I said, darling, it's late, is everything okay
Silence took over the room
'Til she said

I, I just love you
I don't know why, I just do
When are you coming home
I'm coming home soon
And I, I just love you too

Lonely lets me be
For a while she sets me free
I close my eyes and I dream of her

She's lost in my arms
Her head on my heart
And softly she whispers the words

I, I just love you
I don't know why, I just do
When are you coming home
I'm coming home soon
And I, I just love you too

I'll never stop being amazed
How my four year old girl knows exactly what to say

I, I just love you
I don't know why, I just do
When are you coming home

I'm coming home soon
'Cause I just love you too

Overall Meaning

The song "I Just Love You" by Five for Fighting is a moving ballad about the love a man has for his wife and family, and the loneliness he feels while away from them. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, with the word "lonely" being used to describe the singer's emotional state when he is not with his wife. This loneliness is intensified by the fact that he leaves his heart with her when he is away, and he finds that the days and nights seem endless without her.

The chorus of the song captures the essence of the singer's feelings, as he declares his love for his wife and marvels at the fact that he does not know why he loves her, he just does. This sentiment is echoed throughout the song, as he speaks of his wife in glowing terms and dreams of being with her again. The bridge of the song features a touching moment between the singer and his daughter, as he is struck by how much she has grown and how much she understands about love.

Overall, the song's lyrics are a poignant reflection on the power of love and the pain of separation, and serve as a reminder of the importance of the people we cherish in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Lonely, yeah that's the word
Being away from the person I love feels lonely

I leave my heart when I leave her
My heart stays with the person I love even when I'm away

The days go on forever and the nights do too
Time feels endless without the person I love

One evening out on the road
While traveling away from home

A half a world away from home
Far away from home

I thought she was sleeping
I believed my partner was asleep

When the call came through
When I received a phone call

I said, darling, it's late, is everything okay
I asked if everything was alright

Silence took over the room
There was no response

'Til she said
Until my partner spoke

I, I just love you
I love you deeply

I don't know why, I just do
I can't explain the intensity of my love

When are you coming home
When will you be back

I'm coming home soon
I will be coming home shortly

And I, I just love you too
I love you as well

Lonely lets me be
Feeling lonely allows me to be introspective

For a while she sets me free
Being with my partner frees me from loneliness for a moment

I close my eyes and I dream of her
I daydream of my partner with my eyes closed

She's lost in my arms
My partner is comfortable and safe in my embrace

Her head on my heart
My partner rests her head on my chest

And softly she whispers the words
My partner whispers sweet nothings to me

I'll never stop being amazed
I will always be awed

How my four year old girl knows exactly what to say
My young daughter has a way with words beyond her years

Cause I just love you too
Because I love my partner deeply as well

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JOHN ONDRASIK, SHAYE SMITH

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