A Fighter
Gwyneth Paltrow Lyrics


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They say you get stronger in the broken places
when you lean into the crisis that your facing
In your weakness your made strong
They say when you've fallen off a horse
The first thing you gotta do of course is
Climb right back on

Baby we been letting go
When we should be hanging tough
When it comes to our love, I ain't
giving up, giving up, giving up

I'm a, I'm a fighter
I must admit I didn't see it coming now face to face
And baby I ain't running
I won't do that anymore
Cause I'm a fighter
This loves worth fighting for

I could back down and fall to pieces
Justify it with a million reasons
You know that's what I used to do
Ohh but I believe we can go the distance
Not take the path of least resistance
I'll be right here for you

Ohh I'm a, I'm a fighter
I'm a, I'm a fighter
This loves worth fighting for

Oooooo I'm a fighter
I'm a fighter
I'm a, I'm a fighter
This loves worth fighting for

I'm a fighter
Ooh I'm a fighter




I'm a fighter
Ooh I'm a fighter

Overall Meaning

The song "Fighter" by Gwyneth Paltrow talks about the challenges of love and how it can be difficult to hold onto when faced with obstacles. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has been rocky, but the singer is determined to fight for what they believe in. The song draws inspiration from the idea that people become stronger when faced with tough times, as the opening line mentions "you get stronger in the broken places."


The lyrics are particularly powerful because they acknowledge the vulnerability that can come with love, but also how it's essential to overcome those weaknesses to grow stronger. The lines "In your weakness you're made strong" and "I could back down and fall to pieces/Justify it with a million reasons/You know that's what I used to do" highlight this idea. The singer acknowledges their past mistakes in handling difficult situations and emphasizes that they are not running away anymore. Overall, "Fighter" is a very empowering and motivating song that encourages listeners to stay strong in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

They say you get stronger in the broken places
It is believed that the experience of facing hardships can make you stronger


when you lean into the crisis that your facing
Instead of running away from difficult situations, confronting them head-on can bring strength


In your weakness your made strong
Paradoxically, recognizing and accepting your own vulnerability can lead to greater strength


They say when you've fallen off a horse
It is a common saying that refers to getting back up after experiencing failure


The first thing you gotta do of course is
The initial step to take after a failure is to begin again


Climb right back on
Get back up and try again without giving up


Baby we been letting go
The singer acknowledges that they have been giving up on their relationship


When we should be hanging tough
The artist realizes that instead of giving up, they should be trying harder to overcome their relationship struggles


When it comes to our love, I ain't giving up, giving up, giving up
The artist is determined to fight for their relationship and not give up on it


I'm a, I'm a fighter
The artist declares themselves to be a fighter, willing to overcome obstacles


I must admit I didn't see it coming now face to face
The singer didn't anticipate the challenges their relationship would face, but is now confronting them directly


And baby I ain't running
The artist is not going to give up or run away anymore


I won't do that anymore
The singer is determined to change their past behavior of giving up on their relationship


Cause I'm a fighter
The singer repeats their determination to be a fighter and overcome obstacles


This loves worth fighting for
The singer believes that their relationship is worth fighting for and not giving up on


I could back down and fall to pieces
The artist acknowledges that they could give up and falter under pressure


Justify it with a million reasons
The artist knows they could make countless excuses for why they gave up on their relationship


You know that's what I used to do
The singer admits that they used to give up easily and make excuses


Ohh but I believe we can go the distance
Despite past difficulties, the singer has faith that their relationship can last in the long run


Not take the path of least resistance
Instead of giving up easily, the artist will choose to put effort into their relationship to overcome challenges


I'll be right here for you
The artist will stand by their partner and fight for their relationship


Oooooo I'm a fighter
The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the artist's determination to fight for their relationship


I'm a fighter
Repeating the phrase once again reinforces the singer's declaration of their inner strength




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Written by: ED HILL, TOM DOUGLAS

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