Fortress
Gorky Park. Lyrics
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Sitting side by side
You are like a guarded fortress
Ready for a try
Side by side - I feel the call
Side by side - just like my first girl
But I know your fortress
Your fortress has no walls
Looking in your eyes and smiling
Why am I afraid
I can take this fortress now
It's ready to be made
Face to face - I feel the call
Face to face - just like my first girl
Chorus:
Oh I know your fortress-your fortress has no walls, Girl
Yes I know your fortress has no walls-no walls
Face to face - I feel the call
Face to face - just like my first girl...
Chorus
The song "Fortress" by Gorky Park describes the intimacy of a romantic relationship. The first verse paints a picture of two individuals, sitting beside each other, facing the night together. The singer compares his partner to a guarded fortress, ready for a try. The second verse goes on to detail the singer’s feelings of being apprehensive about taking down the walls of his partner’s fortress. He recognizes that there’s a mutual attraction between them. The chorus repeats the lines, "I know your fortress has no walls," which conveys that the singer recognizes his partner’s openness and vulnerability.
The lyrics of this song symbolize the way some people build walls around themselves to protect their feelings. Even though they deal with their insecurities differently, the singer believes his partner has a fortress with no walls since she is open and receptive to him. As the song progresses, the singer realizes that he doesn’t have to be afraid to show his love, and his partner’s "fortress" can be taken down easily without any fears or boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
We are facing the night together
We are experiencing this dark time together, united.
Sitting side by side
We are so close that physical proximity is all that can describe our closeness.
You are like a guarded fortress
You are stoic and guarded, as if protecting something within yourself.
Ready for a try
Despite your guard, you are willing to give something a chance.
Side by side - I feel the call
By being beside you, I feel drawn to you and to the situation.
Side by side - just like my first girl
Being with you feels familiar, just like an early relationship.
But I know your fortress
I am aware of your defenses.
Your fortress has no walls
Despite your defenses, you are surprisingly open and accessible.
Yes, I know your fortress has no walls - no walls
I am certain of the fact that you are open and undefended.
Looking in your eyes and smiling
As I make positive eye contact with you, I feel happy.
Why am I afraid
Despite the warmth between us, I have fear that holds me back.
I can take this fortress now
I am ready to approach this guarded heart and try to make a connection.
It's ready to be made
Despite your defenses, I believe you are ready to make a connection too.
Face to face - I feel the call
As we directly face each other, I feel even more drawn to connect.
Face to face - just like my first girl
As we connect face to face, the feeling of familiarity is even stronger than before.
Oh I know your fortress-your fortress has no walls, Girl
I am confident in the fact that you are open and accessible despite your defenses.
Chorus:
The following lines repeat the message of the earlier part of the song.
Yes I know your fortress has no walls-no walls
Again, I am confident in the fact that you are open and accessible despite your defenses.
Face to face - I feel the call
Yet again, I feel drawn to make a direct connection with you.
Face to face - just like my first girl...
Once again, the feeling of familiarity is emphasized as we try to connect.
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.