Knight started to record solo material due to legal issues that forced her and The Pips to record separately. Her solo debut "Miss Gladys Knight" was released in 1978 followed by "Gladys Knight" on Colombia Records. Knight recorded the title track for the James Bond movie "Licence To Kill." It became a Top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #6. Knight's third solo album, "Good Woman" was released in 1991 on MCA Records (now Geffen Records). The album quickly climbed the charts to #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features the lead single, "Men" (#2 R&B). Her fourth album, "Just For You" followed in 1995. The album went Gold. Knight most recent album is her critically acclaimed ninth studio album, "Before Me", released in 2006.
I Will Fight
Gladys Knight Lyrics
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If it means our love will win
I will do, do my best
Put me to any test
I will fight to the end
If it means our love will win
I will do, do my best
Put me to any test
Baby, I'm with you
Though times get hard, I'll do my part to stay here
Baby, I'm with you
We will survive, keep it alive
Just hold on
Baby, I'm with you
Love is the key, just you and me
I'm ready and willing
I will fight to the end
If it means our love will win
I will do, do my best
Put me to any test
I will fight to the end
If it means our love will win
I will do, do my best
Put me to any test
Baby, I'm with you
Mistakes we'll make; it's give and take
Believe me, baby, I'm with you
Tears in our eyes
Faith will arrive on time
Baby, I'm with you
Forget the past
We'll make it last forever and ever
I will fight (4x)
Baby, I'm with you
Though times get hard, I'll do my part to stay here
Baby, I'm with you
We will survive, keep it alive
Just hold on
Baby, I'm with you
Love is the key, just you and me
I'm ready and willing
I will fight (repeat and fade)
The song "I Will Fight" by Gladys Knight and the Pips is an ode to the endurance and strength of love. Gladys and the Pips are proclaiming that they are willing to do whatever it takes to make their love last. They repeat the phrase "I will fight to the end if it means our love will win" multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing their determination to make their relationship work.
The lyrics also acknowledge the difficulties that come with any relationship. Gladys sings that "mistakes we'll make; it's give and take," indicating that they are aware that not everything will be perfect, but they are willing to work through it. The line "tears in our eyes, faith will arrive on time" suggests that although there may be moments of doubt, they believe that they will ultimately overcome any obstacles.
Overall, "I Will Fight" is an empowering anthem about the strength of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
I will fight to the end
I will not give up on our love under any circumstance
If it means our love will win
I believe that our love is worth fighting for, no matter the cost
I will do, do my best
I will put forth my greatest effort in all situations
Put me to any test
I am willing to be challenged and tested to prove my dedication
Baby, I'm with you
I am committed to you and our relationship
Though times get hard, I'll do my part to stay here
Even when things get tough, I will remain faithful and steadfast
We will survive, keep it alive
Together, we will make it through any obstacle and maintain our love
Just hold on
Stay strong and don't give up hope
Love is the key, just you and me
Our love is the foundation for our relationship, and it's just us against the world
I'm ready and willing
I am fully prepared and eager to fight for our love
Mistakes we'll make; it's give and take
We may make mistakes, but we will learn from them and work together to give and take in our relationship
Believe me, baby, I'm with you
I want you to have faith in me, and know that I am always on your side
Tears in our eyes
We may experience pain and sadness, but it's a sign of how deeply we feel for each other
Faith will arrive on time
We will have the faith we need at just the right time to get through any hardship
Forget the past
We won't dwell on previous mistakes, but instead move forward together
We'll make it last forever and ever
Our love is strong enough to withstand the test of time and will endure forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON
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Ginger Williams
on Mr. Love
I'm 84 years old and I've never heard this beautiful message. My daughter introduced it to me and I'm gonna keep listening. I love it