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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If God Made For You
Five for Fighting Lyrics
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Your time has come to change
Though I need you more than I've needed anyone in any way tonight
Hey kid, I know it won't be long
The captain's calling, come to see you back where we belong
Something inside me is breaking
Something inside says there's somewhere better than this
Bloodshot fire clouds in her eyes
I can't say what I might believe
But if God made you he's in love with me
Hey
Hey kid
Do wishes count at all
Can you give me a sign, give me anything I won't tell a soul you told
Hey kid, will you hold me when I sleep
Will you find me when the tide decides that I got to leave
Now something inside me is breaking
Something inside says there's somewhere better than this
Sunset sailing on April skies
Bloodshot fire clouds in her eyes
I can't say what I might believe
But if God made you he's in love with me
Sunset sailing on April skies
Bloodshot fire clouds in your eyes
I can't say what I might believe
But if God made you he's in love with me
Something inside me is breaking
Something inside says there's somewhere better than this my love
Sunset sailing on April skies
Bloodshot fire clouds in her eyes
I can't say what I might believe
But if God made you he's in love with me
Sunset sailing on April skies
Bloodshot fire clouds in your eyes
I can't say what I might believe
But if God made you, yeah, he's in love with me
He's in love with me, oh
Love, love, love, love, love with me
The song "If God Made For You" by Five for Fighting is a contemplative and introspective piece that speaks to a yearning for something more in life. The song's opening lines, "Hey kid, your time has come to change," suggest a feeling of restlessness or dissatisfaction with one's current situation. The singer admits to needing the person they are addressing more than anyone else in the world, but still recognizes the need to move on to something better.
As the song progresses, the singer's sense of urgency and desire for change intensify. They ask the person they are speaking to for a sign or a wish, hoping for some confirmation that there is a better path to follow. The repeated refrain of "Something inside me is breaking / Something inside says there's somewhere better than this" reflects the singer's emotional turmoil and determination to find a new way forward.
The juxtaposition of the sunset and the bloodshot fire clouds in the lyrics is a powerful image of both beauty and danger. The sunset symbolizes the end of a day or a chapter in life, while the fire clouds suggest turmoil and upheaval. The chorus's declaration that if God made the person they are addressing, then he must be in love with the singer, expresses a feeling of awe and admiration for this individual.
Overall, "If God Made For You" is a soulful and contemplative song that speaks to the human experience of longing for something more. Its powerful imagery and emotional intensity make it a memorable and thought-provoking piece.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey kid
Addressing a young person with a message
Your time has come to change
Encouraging the young person to embrace change and growth
Though I need you more than I've needed anyone in any way tonight
Expressing strong feelings of dependence on the person
Hey kid, I know it won't be long
Anticipating upcoming change or transition
The captain's calling, come to see you back where we belong
Using metaphor to convey a sense of returning to a familiar place
Something inside me is breaking
Feeling a sense of inner turmoil or conflict
Something inside says there's somewhere better than this
Sensing that there is more to life than the current situation
Sunset sailing on April skies
Painting a serene and beautiful image
Bloodshot fire clouds in her eyes
Describing the intensity of emotion or passion in someone's eyes
I can't say what I might believe
Expressing uncertainty or caution in making a statement
But if God made you he's in love with me
Using a hypothetical scenario to express admiration or affection
Do wishes count at all
Asking a rhetorical question to express doubt or frustration
Can you give me a sign, give me anything I won't tell a soul you told
Desiring a response or confirmation, but also making a promise to keep it private
Hey kid, will you hold me when I sleep
Addressing the person with a request for comfort or support
Will you find me when the tide decides that I got to leave
Asking for reassurance in times of uncertainty or change
Now something inside me is breaking
Reiterating a sense of inner conflict or turmoil
Sunset sailing on April skies
Returning to the peaceful image mentioned earlier
Bloodshot fire clouds in her eyes
Describing the intensity of emotion or passion in someone's eyes
But if God made you he's in love with me
Repeating the hypothetical scenario from earlier to convey a strong feeling of admiration or love
Something inside me is breaking
Once again expressing a sense of inner turmoil or conflict
Something inside says there's somewhere better than this my love
Conveying a sense of hope for a better future
But if God made you, yeah, he's in love with me
Repeating the earlier line to emphasize a feeling of admiration or love
He's in love with me, oh
Repeating the line one more time to drive home the message
Love, love, love, love, love with me
Expressing a strong desire for love or affection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ONDRASIK
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