At the heart of his appeal is a lyrical honesty and devotion to his fans seldom found in today's mainstream musical landscape. And his fans love him for it. As testament to this artist-fan connection, out of 1,700 artists entered in the SSL/Eventful/Tunecore "Lay It Down And Mix It Up In The UK" Contest, Gavin took first place, winning by a margin of over 13,000 votes and more than doubling the number of votes cast for the second place finisher. Having won, Gavin traveled to Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios to begin work on his new studio album (due for release in 2013). Like his previous offerings, the album is sure to please fans and critics alike, showcasing his poignant lyrics, true musicianship, and further setting him apart from other artists in the piano singer-songwriter genre. Talented, down-to-earth, and with songs that touch the soul, Gavin is truly one to watch in 2013.
Fight The Sky
Gavin Mikhail Lyrics
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I will watch you fight the sky
You make them run and hide
You wait for it to die now
I will watch you fight the sky
You make them run and hide
I'll watch you fight the sky now...
I will watch you fight the sky and wait for it to die and we wait and we wait and we wait for a strong wind to pick you up and rip the pain and slam it down into a wall it can't climb up get passed knock down and so we wait... Pick your battles save your force for the fights that really matter but still you demand waiting for the world to understand and to care to know to love and yes to give a damn so if it runs may it hide I will watch you fight the sky...
I will watch you fight the sky
You make them run and hide
You wait for it to die now
I will watch you fight the sky
You make them run and hide
I'll watch you fight the sky now...
The color's changing now the dim light shifting to those across the world who don't know don't care don't worry if you've won... So tell me if it changes fixes curses or remains all the ones you left behind keep nearer still and remind that asking means fighting means winning needs doing and you have won oh now you have won... That asking means fighting means winning needs doing and you have won it all...
I will watch you fight the sky
You make them run and hide
You wait for it to die now
I will watch you fight the sky
You make them run and hide
I'll watch you fight the sky now...
You fight the daily battles of a million things created of and around what you fear and know and fear not knowing we get thrown into the face of a thousand trains you've trained upon our ears here we are here we are still listening...
The lyrics to Gavin Mikhail's song "Fight The Sky" discuss the struggles of overcoming fear and fighting battles that may not matter in the grand scheme of things. The opening lines describe the countless battles that one may face on a daily basis, all of which are rooted in fear and the unknown. Despite this, the listener is still paying attention and rooting for the person fighting these battles. The chorus repeats the lines "I will watch you fight the sky, you make them run and hide, you wait for it to die now", expressing the idea that the person fighting is capable of taking on even the most impossible tasks.
The second verse encourages the listener to pick their battles and save their energy for things that truly matter, rather than demanding the world to understand and care. The bridge discusses the idea of change and whether or not it occurs or remains stagnant. It also suggests that those who have overcome their battles should continue to inspire and remind others that asking for help, fighting, and doing are all necessary steps in the journey towards winning. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, suggesting that the fight is ongoing but the listener is still rooting for the person fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
You fight the daily battles of a million things created of and around what you fear and know and fear not knowing
You face a constant battle against countless things that are created by and around your fears and lack of knowledge, constantly being thrown into the face of a thousand trains you have trained upon our ears. Despite this, we still listen to you.
we get thrown into the face of a thousand trains you've trained upon our ears here we are here we are still listening...
You constantly bombard us with your fears and worries, yet we still listen to what you have to say.
And you fight the good fight to win until the death over a thing that doesn't care carry any weight at all and doesn't even know it signed up for duty in a war that you created built with the help of those who didn't care but gave you tools supplies and dared you 'build a place to hide your fear...'
You fight tirelessly to win a battle over something that doesn't care and doesn't even know it's involved in the war you've created. You built this war with the help of those who didn't care but gave you the necessary tools and supplies to 'build a place to hide your fear'.
I will watch you fight the sky
I will observe as you face your fears and fight against them.
You make them run and hide
You are so strong and determined that you make your fears and worries run and hide from you.
You wait for it to die now
You anticipate the end of the battle, waiting for your fears to finally fade away.
I'll watch you fight the sky now...
I'll be here to witness your ongoing battle against your fears and worries.
Pick your battles save your force for the fights that really matter but still you demand waiting for the world to understand and to care to know to love and yes to give a damn so if it runs may it hide I will watch you fight the sky...
Choose your battles wisely, conserve your energy for the ones that truly matter. Despite this, you still wait for the world to comprehend, care, understand, love, and most importantly, give a damn. If your fears run away from you, I'll be here to witness your continued struggle.
The color's changing now the dim light shifting to those across the world who don't know don't care don't worry if you've won...
The world is changing, and the remaining light is diminishing for those individuals who don't understand you, don't care about your plight, and won't be bothered about whether or not you've won your battles.
So tell me if it changes fixes curses or remains all the ones you left behind keep nearer still and remind that asking means fighting means winning needs doing and you have won oh now you have won...
Tell me if the situation changes for the better, is resolved completely, or remains the same. Remember that those whom you've left behind are still with you, and that asking for what you want is equivalent to fighting for it, which is equivalent to winning it. You've already achieved victory.
You fight the daily battles of a million things created of and around what you fear and know and fear not knowing
You face a constant battle against countless things that are created by and around your fears and lack of knowledge.
Contributed by Thomas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.