I Fight Dragons' music combines pop/rock songs with original electronic sounds made using Nintendo Game Boys, Nintendo Entertainment Systems, Atari 2600's, Commodore 64's, and more. They have toured nationally with Whole Wheat Bread and MC Chris in 2009; 3OH!3, Cobra Starship, and Travie McCoy in 2010; and The Protomen in 2011. They will also be going on the Vans Warped Tour 2012.
So far, I Fight Dragons have released two EPs and two full-length albums: Cool Is Just a Number (2009), Welcome to the Breakdown (2010), KABOOM! (2011) and The Near Future (2014). They were signed to Photo Finish / Atlantic Records from 2010 to 2012.
On the August 7, 2017, the band launched their Patreon page that would be used for raising funds for new albums, which they called "Album Adventures". This also saw the return of band member Bill Prokopow, who left the band in 2014 in order to pursue solo projects. On December 9, 2019, they released the first "Album Adventure" entitled Canon Eyes.
Chicago
I Fight Dragons Lyrics
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Late at night when you ride do you look outside? Do you see it bright like I do?
All the people the places, the city faces they all take me in
All around, all the lost,all the found, all the everything in every instant
Oh Chicago knows how small we are
How bright she shines in the dark
Oh and though I go, she’s in my heart
Why do we try to be everything everybody tell us that we should be?
Why do I try to hide in the city lights from the people all around me?
Oh Chicago you know I could never be the one to change it all
But as I walk down the street, I can feel, I can need, I can fade into your walls
Oh Chicago knows how small we are
How bright she shines in the dark
Oh and though I go, she’s in my heart
Chicago holds me when I fall apart
And though tomorrow’s always on my mind
I guess I gotta give it time...
Oh Chicago knows how small we are
How bright she shines in the dark
Oh and though I go, she’s in my heart
Chicago holds me when I fall
Oh Chicago knows how small we are
How bright she shines in the dark
Oh and though I go, she’s in my heart
Chicago holds me when I fall apart
The song "Chicago" by I Fight Dragons is a love letter to the city that the band members hail from. It describes the feeling of being surrounded by the bright lights of the city, and how all the people and places take the singer in. The lyrics incorporate a sense of wonder and admiration for Chicago's ability to make one feel both small and significant at the same time. The chorus speaks to the emotional connection the singer has with the city, and how it holds them together when they feel like falling apart.
The song also questions the pressure to conform and hide from others. The singer wonders why they try to be everything that society tells them to be, and expresses a desire to blend into the city's walls instead. The line "I guess I gotta give it time" suggests the singer is navigating a personal struggle, perhaps related to finding their place in the world or dealing with the demands of modern life. The song is an ode to the city that has been a constant presence and source of comfort for the band members, even as they venture out into the wider world.
Line by Line Meaning
When you sit on the train are you hit by the way that the city lights surround you?
Do you ever notice the mesmerizing view of the city lights around you when you sit on the train?
Late at night when you ride do you look outside? Do you see it bright like I do?
Do you gaze out at the bright, lively city in the quiet of late night just like I do?
All the people the places, the city faces they all take me in
I feel so connected to this city, its people and places, they all accept me as one among them.
All around, all the lost, all the found, all the everything in every instant
In every moment, I experience the essence of the city – the lost, the found, the everything – around me.
Oh Chicago knows how small we are
Chicago reminds us of our insignificance in the grand scheme of things.
How bright she shines in the dark
But also how brightly she shines amid it all, lighting up the darkness.
Oh and though I go, she’s in my heart
Even when I'm not here, Chicago remains in my heart and soul.
Chicago holds me when I fall apart
In moments when I feel lost, Chicago holds me together, giving me strength.
Why do we try to be everything everybody tells us that we should be?
Why do we feel the need to conform to society's standards and expectations?
Why do I try to hide in the city lights from the people all around me?
Why do I sometimes feel the need to hide myself in the bright city lights, avoiding the people around me?
Oh Chicago you know I could never be the one to change it all
Chicago, I know I'm not capable of changing everything, but that won't stop me from trying.
But as I walk down the street, I can feel, I can need, I can fade into your walls
As I walk down the city streets, I feel like I belong here, like I'm fading into the fabric of Chicago.
And though tomorrow’s always on my mind, I guess I gotta give it time...
Even though tomorrow's uncertainties often bother me, I know I need to be patient and give it time to unfold.
Oh Chicago knows how small we are
Again, Chicago reminds me of our smallness, vulnerability, and fragility.
How bright she shines in the dark
Yet, it's also a source of hope, inspiration, and light amidst the darkness.
Oh and though I go, she’s in my heart
Even as I leave Chicago, it remains in my heart and soul, never truly leaving me.
Chicago holds me when I fall apart
In moments of turmoil and fragility, Chicago holds me strongly, keeping me going.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Kenig Mazzaferri, Wells Greg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Extra Account
I'm from the Chicagoland area and I approve of this song
Amanda H.
I heard this on the local radio. Chicago is the city where my heart belongs!
Adeolu Adebayo
The Wells track found its home. and it's a damn good one.
tennis11151
This song is a big contender for my favorite song from the album. It's just amazing and the lyrics are beautiful.
Anna Lindstrom
Back again year's later. Love this song and the band so freaking much
I Fight Dragons
yessssss
Brendan Lewis
Visited Chicago for the weekend. It was my first time there. Truly breathtaking.
CJMaxi
That breakdown gives me goosebumps!
Jarod 1999
Love it.
MonaRisaism
I personally feel like this is Chicago's anthem. đź’•