Blow By Blow
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics


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It's always something
Or it ain't nothing at all
It's feast or famine
Too hot or out in the cold
So here we stand
Alone together
Our backs against the wall
If my heart wasn't in it
I wouldn't be here at all

Blow by blow
Well it's blow by blow
And here we go again (here we go again)
Well it's blow by blow

Coming off the ropes
And fighting for the hope in us all
Are you in my corner
Or playing both sides of the wall?
So make a stand
It's now or never
'Cause life is much too short
And if your heart isn't in it
You shouldn't be here at all

Blow by blow
Well it's blow by blow
And here we go again (here we go again)
And it's blow by blow

Blow by blow
Well it's blow by blow
I'm back on my feet again (I'm back on my feet again)
Well it's blow by blow

I can almost see through the tears
And I've got my pride
The dreams that I've hidden for years
Just won't be denied (won't be denied, oh)

So here we stand
Alone together
Our backs against the wall
If my heart wasn't in it
I wouldn't be here at all

Blow by blow
Well it's blow by blow
Here we go again (and here we go again)
And it's blow by blow (oh yeah)

Blow by blow
Well it's blow by blow
I'm back on my feet again (I'm back on my feet again)
And it's blow by blow (oh yeah, yeah)

Oh yeah
Yeah, and here we go again, oh yeah

Oh and it's blow by blow
Oh yes, I'm back on my feet again, oh yeah





And here we go again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fleetwood Mac's "Blow By Blow" speak to the ups and downs of a turbulent relationship, where the couple goes back and forth from intense fights to moments of reconciliation. The opening lines, "It's always something, Or it ain't nothing at all," sets the tone for the song, describing the extreme nature of the relationship. The chorus emphasizes the intensity of their fights with the repeated line "blow by blow," which could reference the physical nature of their arguments or the emotional toll they take on each other. Despite the difficulties they face, the singer acknowledges that their heart is still in the relationship, and they wouldn't be there if it wasn't. However, they also demand that their partner make a stand and commit fully to the relationship, saying "if your heart isn't in it, you shouldn't be here at all."


The second verse asks the important question of whether their partner is truly in their corner or if they are "playing both sides of the wall," hinting at possible infidelity or a lack of commitment. The bridge of the song expresses a sense of determination and pride in the singer, who won't let their dreams be denied. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the repeated refrain of "here we go again" expressing an openness to starting anew and working through their issues.


Overall, "Blow By Blow" is a song about the complexities of relationships and the struggle to make them work. The lyrics reflect the emotions of someone who is exhausted and frustrated by the constant back-and-forth with their partner, yet still willing to fight for the love they share.


Line by Line Meaning

It's always something
Problems constantly arise.


Or it ain't nothing at all
Sometimes there are no issues.


It's feast or famine
The situation is either extremely positive or negative.


Too hot or out in the cold
The circumstances are either too overwhelming or too difficult.


So here we stand
We are in this situation.


Alone together
We are united but isolated.


Our backs against the wall
We face a difficult situation with limited options.


If my heart wasn't in it
If I wasn't fully committed to this situation.


I wouldn't be here at all
I wouldn't have made this decision.


Blow by blow
Problem by problem.


Well it's blow by blow
This is how the situation is unfolding.


And here we go again (here we go again)
We are faced with another issue.


Coming off the ropes
We are fighting back after being knocked down.


And fighting for the hope in us all
We are still striving for a positive outcome.


Are you in my corner
Are you supporting me in this situation?


Or playing both sides of the wall?
Are you being dishonest or unhelpful?


So make a stand
Take a decisive position.


It's now or never
This is the time to act decisively.


'Cause life is much too short
We don't have time to waste on indecision.


And if your heart isn't in it
If you are not fully committed.


You shouldn't be here at all
You should not be involved in this situation.


I'm back on my feet again
I am recovering from my previous struggles.


I can almost see through the tears
I am still emotional but gaining clarity.


And I've got my pride
I feel a sense of self-respect and dignity.


The dreams that I've hidden for years
My long-held aspirations.


Just won't be denied (won't be denied, oh)
I am determined to make them a reality.


Oh yeah
Expression of enthusiasm or excitement.


Yeah, and here we go again, oh yeah
The cycle of problems continues.


Oh and it's blow by blow
The issues keep coming.


Oh yes, I'm back on my feet again, oh yeah
I am recovering from previous struggles and moving forward.


And here we go again
The cycle of problems continues.




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Written by: Dave Mason, John Cesario, Mark Ronald Holden

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