Joyner and Widmer were formerly of the band The Eames Era, which took its name from the furniture designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Subsequent albums are Alix (released September 16, 2014), Reader as Detective (released July 19, 2019)
When They Fight They Fight
Generationals Lyrics
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And when they come home at night they say,
"I love you, baby."
Was it too much too soon,
Or too little too late?
He got the message she left on his car, in the rain.
Driving away.
You just can't let it go.
And when they fight, they fight,
And when they come home at night they say,
"I love you, baby."
And when it all comes crashing down,
What can you do,
To find what you're looking for?
And then the words will come to you,
Driving through the rain.
But there'll be no one there to say them to anyway.
The lyrics of Generationals' When They Fight They Fight deal with the tumultuous nature of romantic relationships. The song describes a couple who experiences intense moments of conflict and reconciliation. The repeated lines "when they fight, they fight, and when they come home at night they say, 'I love you, baby'" illustrate that their arguments are intense, but they still find a way to come back together.
The lyrics of the song suggest that their disagreements could have been because of timing- "too much too soon or too little too late." This line suggests that despite their love for each other, there may have been misunderstandings or different expectations. The phrase "he got the message she left on his car, in the rain" implies that the couple may have had miscommunications that led to insecurities or frustrations.
The bridge of the song suggests that sometimes it can be challenging to let go of the words spoken during an argument. Even when a couple fights, the love can still exist. The line "But there'll be no one there to say them to anyway" suggests that even with a fierce fight, the one you love may not be around to listen.
Overall, When They Fight They Fight offers an insight into the ups and downs of romantic relationships, emphasizing that even when couples are in the midst of conflict, love can still exist.
Line by Line Meaning
When they fight, they fight
This couple has a pattern of fighting whenever they have issues
And when they come home at night they say, "I love you, baby."
Despite the fighting, the couple still loves each other and admits it daily
Was it too much too soon,
Maybe they moved their relationship too fast
Or too little too late?
Or maybe they waited too long to address their problems
He got the message she left on his car, in the rain.
She tried to communicate something to him but the setting wasn't ideal
And then the words they come to you,
Sometimes things don't become clear until after the moment has passed
Driving away.
Maybe being apart will help them sort out their emotions
You just can't let it go.
Despite trying to move forward, they can't fully let go of their issues
And when it all comes crashing down,
When their relationship falls apart
What can you do,
What options are left when things reach this point?
To find what you're looking for?
How can they resolve their issues and get back to a good place?
And then the words will come to you,
Eventually the right words will come to them to express their feelings
Driving through the rain.
Perhaps they'll come to a revelation while going through a difficult time
But there'll be no one there to say them to anyway.
But if they don't reconcile, there won't be anyone to express those words to
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edward Bartlett Joyner, Grant Evan Widmer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lizzy__brock
When they fight, they fight
And when they come home at night they say,
"I love you, baby."
Was it too much too soon,
Or too little too late?
He got the message she left on his car, in the rain.
And then the words they come to you,
Driving away.
You just can't let it go.
And when they fight, they fight,
And when they come home at night they say,
"I love you, baby."
And when it all comes crashing down,
What can you do,
To find what you're drinking for?
And then the words will come to you,
Driving through the rain.
But there'll be no one there to say them to anyway.
@CallMeMrX
I remember playing this at my favorite bar back in 2011, I used to get free drinks for basically setting up my laptop with a playlist and hitting play. The bar is long gone now but I will always remember it.
@Sensaye25
This is a great song. I just heard it yesterday and couldn't tell what era it was from. That's how I knew it was timeless. Love it.
@dominik2079
first comment good job
@anthonygonzales3523
Thank you Diary of a wimpy Kid (2010) for introducing me this song
@allisonmichaels9706
I remember an old friend showing me this song 😢 Heard it on Spotify today and almost broke my heart!
@BRNNANN
I'm sorry about your friend :(
@qwertyuiop6781
i love this song while skateboarding on the streets :D
@nickweisflock8862
Tear them streets up son!
@waalaman
I love Motown music ... mad respect for any contemporary artist who not only tips their hat towards the genre but actually creates that special authentic retro sound! :D
@GoodyVision
This song comes on at my job Chipotle!!!! This is my jam.