Fortress
Illenium Feat. Joni Fatora Lyrics
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We were shadows holding on
All the things I resisted
Now far from gone
Armor On
You use your heart as a fortress
Ticking bombs
So can you just let down your guard
Before everything is marred
Armor On
You use your heart as a fortress
How'd you get so far away from me?
How'd you get so far away from me?
How'd you get so far?
How'd you get so far?
How'd you get so far?
You use your heart as a fortress
You use your heart as a fortress
You use your heart as a fortress
How'd you get so far?
How'd you get so far?
Armor On
You use your heart as a fortress
Ticking bombs
All the weapons are useless
All the weapons are useless
You use your heart as a fortress
So can you just let down your guard
Before everything is marred
Armor On
You use your heart as a fortress
You use your heart as a fortress
You use your heart as a fortress
"Fortress" by Illenium ft. Joni Fatora is a song about a relationship that is slowly falling apart. The lyrics describe a situation where the two people involved are distant from each other and are holding on to each other like shadows. The singer expresses regret for resisting certain things that are now gone, and feels that the only thing left is to keep their armor on to protect their hearts.
The chorus speaks of using the heart as a fortress, implying that the two people have built walls around themselves to protect their emotions. The ticking bombs and useless weapons suggest that there have been conflicts and attempts at communication that have failed in the past. The singer then pleads for the person they are addressing to let down their guard before everything is marred. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the idea that the heart has become a fortress that keeps people apart.
Overall, "Fortress" is a poignant and emotional song that reflects on the struggles of a fading relationship. It is a powerful reminder that sometimes, we need to let down our guard and be vulnerable in order to truly connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
No light in the distance
We were lost in the darkness with no hope or guidance.
We were shadows holding on
We were barely hanging on, like fleeting ghosts in a daunting world.
All the things I resisted, Now far from gone
I once opposed the very things that now seem distant and long forgotten, as if they never existed in the first place.
Armor On
I am prepared for battle and have armored myself in defense.
You use your heart as a fortress
You protect yourself from harm by building massive walls around your heart, blinded by the fear of the unknown.
Ticking bombs
The things that threaten our bond are like time bombs, ready to explode at any moment.
All the weapons are useless
The weapons of the world cannot break through the impenetrable force field you have created around yourself.
So can you just let down your guard, Before everything is marred
Before it's too late, please relinquish your defensive stance and let me in, so that we can save our relationship before it's destroyed beyond repair.
How'd you get so far away from me?
How did our love drift so far apart?
How'd you get so far?
How could you become so distant?
You use your heart as a fortress
Your emotional barricades have caused you to retreat further and further away from me.
Writer(s): Joni Celeste Fatora, Nicholas Miller
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@uncvrd
Lyrics for those that want them, let me know what to fix! I <3 Illenium :)
No light in the distance
We were shadows holding on (holding on)
All the things I resisted
Now far from gone (far from gone)
Armor on, you use your heart as a fortress
Ticking bombs, all the weapons are useless
So can you just let down your guard
Before everything is marred
I move on, you use your heart as a fortress
How'd you get so far away from me? [repeat]
Armor on, you use your heart as a fortress
Ticking bombs, all the weapons are useless
You use your heart as a fortress
So can you just let down your guard
Before everything is marred
Armor, you use your heart as a fortress
@yummyandblueroblox339
No light in the distance
We were shadows holding on (holding on)
All the things I resisted
Now far from gone (far from gone)
Armor on, you use your heart as a fortress
Ticking bombs, all the weapons are useless
So can you just let down your guard
Before everything is marred
I move on, you use your heart as a fortress
How'd you get so far away from me? [repeat]
Armor on, you use your heart as a fortress
Ticking bombs, all the weapons are useless
You use your heart as a fortress
So can you just let down your guard
Before everything is marred
Armor, you use your heart as a fortress
@metadragvaevictis
Illenium + Female vocals = Absolute Beauty!
@Brandon-ly7nf
ikr!
@tsunami2814
Metadrag Vae Victis agreed
@Zerra18
Trueeee
@bluewave4627
The Collab with MAX is great too
@carsonblackburn1868
You should hear god damnit
@justtrin2221
Illenium really knows how to make your heart sync with the beat.
@pok3rface-350
ad,asldasd
@FojumDK
Mine beated 3 times every 2 drops
@michaelconnolly9286
Stalin did nothing wrong