Fletcher's debut single as a solo artist, "War Paint", was released in June 2015. Her 2016 single, "Wasted Youth", reached No. 1 on Billboard's Emerging Artist Chart. Fletcher was included on Forbes's 2022 30 under 30 list. She released her debut album Girl of My Dreams in 2022.
Fletcher was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, to Bob and Noreen (née Napolitani) Fletcher; her father owned several car dealerships and her mother was a flight attendant. She began taking vocal lessons at the age of five.
In 2012, Fletcher graduated from Wall High School in nearby Wall Township, New Jersey, where she played women's volleyball. Upon graduating high school, she attended the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University (NYU). She took a year-long leave of absence and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue music full time, but completed NYU in 2016. She currently is based in Los Angeles.
War Paint
Fletcher Lyrics
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I can hear the shots from the fireworks soaring the sounds of the battle
Drop down!
Top down knowing my top when my arrows are drawn the sergeants on the side
This ain't the type of love that's easy in life, give and take
Yeah we don't know how, we push and prove but I know we'll never break
Bang bang, I can hear the shots,
but I like the way you feel in the flames of the candle
Too late to leave these walls,
This castle's been surrounded
Won't stay to watch it fall around us!
Bring the big guns out! Shoot now
I'll make the drums beat harder for you!
Bare on the ground, bleed out,
I write the colors on my face, it prove
I sing it like,
Uh oh oh oh oh oh, watch me put my war paint on, my war paint on
Uh oh oh oh oh oh, watch me put my war paint on, my war paint on
I move my troops on the map when your allies in your traps
are telling you to leave me!
You won't see my plan of attack, 'cause this is our fight
Love is not the enemy!
Everything that took you, somehow it makes me feel alive
So take the gun, I'm your Bonnie, you can be my Clyde
I know that you feel the same, so paint it on your face, oh
Baby, let the world see
Too late to leave these walls,
This castle's been surrounded
Won't stay to watch it fall around us!
Bring the big guns out! Shoot now
I'll make the drums beat harder for you!
Bare on the ground, bleed out,
I write the colors on my face, it prove
I sing it like,
Uh oh oh oh oh oh, watch me put my war paint on, my war paint on
Uh oh oh oh oh oh, watch me put my war paint on, my war paint on
Oh oh oh oh oh...
It's not easy, but I'll try my knight for you
It's not easy, but I'll try my knight for you... again
Bring the big guns out! Shoot now
I'll make the drums beat harder for you!
Bare on the ground, bleed out,
I write the colors on my face, it prove
I sing it like,
Uh oh oh oh oh oh, watch me put my war paint on, my war paint on
Uh oh oh oh oh oh, watch me put my war paint on, my war paint on
On, for you
"War Paint" by Fletcher is a song that speaks about a relationship that is taking a stand against external adversities. The opening lines, "Bang bang! I can hear the shots from the fireworks soaring the sounds of the battle Drop down! Top down knowing my top when my arrows are drawn the sergeants on the side" implies that there is a conflict, and the couple is in the middle of it. They are aware of the danger, but they are not backing down. Even though their love is not easy, as expressed in the line "This ain't the type of love that's easy in life, give and take Yeah we don't know how, we push and prove but I know we'll never break," they are determined to put up a fight.
The lyrics continue with the chorus, where the singer puts on her "war paint." It is an expression of her strength, bravery, and fighting spirit. The lines "I'll make the drums beat harder for you! Bare on the ground, bleed out, I write the colors on my face, it proves" signify that she is ready to go to war for her love, and nothing will hold her back. The song ends on a hopeful note, "It's not easy, but I'll try my knight for you, again," emphasizing that they will keep fighting for each other even if it's not easy.
Overall, "War Paint" is a song about love that is willing to take a stand against the world, a love that is ready to fight until the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Bang bang!
I can hear the sounds of battle and the shots from the fireworks that signify its start.
Drop down!
I'm ready for action, and I'm preparing to draw my bow and arrow, with the sergeants looking on.
This ain't the type of love that's easy in life, give and take
Our love is not the kind that's simple and straightforward. It requires work and sacrifice from both of us.
Yeah we don't know how, we push and prove but I know we'll never break
We may not have all the answers, but we keep moving forward and trying. I know that our love is strong enough to withstand any challenge.
Too late to leave these walls, This castle's been surrounded, Won't stay to watch it fall around us!
It's too late to escape these walls that are closing in on us. We won't just sit here and watch everything crumble around us.
Bring the big guns out! Shoot now, I'll make the drums beat harder for you!
Let's bring out our biggest weapons and put up a fight. I'm ready to make a loud and powerful statement for you.
Bare on the ground, bleed out, I write the colors on my face, it prove
Even if I'm wounded and injured, I'll still wear my war paint with pride, symbolizing the strength and courage I have inside.
I move my troops on the map when your allies in your traps are telling you to leave me!
Even when the people around you are advising you to let me go, I'm fighting to show you my loyalty and devotion.
You won't see my plan of attack, 'cause this is our fight, Love is not the enemy!
I'm keeping our strategy a secret because this battle is ours alone, and our love is not the enemy.
Everything that took you, somehow it makes me feel alive
The challenges that we face together may be difficult, but they make me feel more alive and passionate about our relationship.
So take the gun, I'm your Bonnie, you can be my Clyde
I'm willing to fight side by side with you, no matter the consequences. Let's be a team and conquer this together.
It's not easy, but I'll try my knight for you, It's not easy, but I'll try my knight for you... again
I may not be perfect, but I'm willing to do my best to protect you and our love. I'll keep trying, no matter how hard it gets.
Uh oh oh oh oh oh, watch me put my war paint on, my war paint on
I'm embracing my warrior spirit, and I'm ready to fight for what I believe in. Watch me as I put on my war paint.
On, for you
I'm putting on my war paint for you, to show you my dedication and commitment to our love.
Writer(s): - Fletcher, Jamie S. Kenney
Contributed by Parker J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.