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Kari Amirian is a young singer/songwriter with a classical background, experience in jazz and a fondness for film music.
In love with simple melodies and with a pure spirit in music, Kari began to seek her own unique way of expressing herself through sound. The result of which is her first solo album "Daddy Says I'm Special" was released in the winter of 2011.
She's from Warsaw, Poland.
Fightback
Kari Amirian Lyrics
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Must outperform the rest
Have brains like a rocket scientist
You've got to be the best
You must be fit and perfect
Got looks like a TV star
Have a thousand friends on facebook
And drive a fancy car
I don't subscribe to this concept
Declare a war to this plan
I'll fightback
Where is my freedom?
Where did we lose ourselves?
Is this all we want?
I think we go wrong way
Be free
Sound of desperate voices
And slamming of the door
Another bleeding hearts
Drumbeat of evil army
Praises the victory
Over the heavenly call
No man can serve two masters
I choose heart over mind
We'll win
If we begin to cluster
And raise hands
I proclam freedom
Where did we lose ourselves?
Is this all we want?
I think we go wrong way
Where is my freedom?
Where did we lose ourselves?
Is this all we want?
I think we go wrong way
Be free
Freedom of being humble
Freedom of making choice
My right to earn stumble
Stand up and raise my voice
Freedom from doubt and anger
Complained and jealousy
Freedom from all invaders
Freedom of being me
The first verse of Kari Amirian's song "Fightback" talks about the societal pressure to be successful and the expectations placed on individuals to fit into a particular mold. The lyrics suggest that in order to be successful, one needs to outperform everyone else, possess intelligence like a rocket scientist, have a perfect appearance, a massive social circle, and own a fancy car. The second verse is a response to these expectations as the singer rejects the notion and declares war on such a plan. She encourages individuals to stand up and fight for their freedom, questioning when and why we lost ourselves in this race to conform to societal expectations. The chorus emphasizes the importance of freedom and the need to make choices that align with one's true self rather than succumbing to societal pressure to conform.
The third verse discusses the consequences of falling into such a trap; the sound of desperate voices and slamming doors are heard, symbolizing the frustration and pain experienced by those who conform. The next two lines talk about the power of evil and how it can triumph over what is good and virtuous. The bridge talks about the need to make a choice between the heart and the mind—an arrangement that is often in conflict. The singer chooses to listen to her heart, believing that it is the way to victory. The final chorus reiterates the singer's desire for freedom and urges people to stand up and raise their voices.
Line by Line Meaning
You have to be successful
Success is mandatory
Must outperform the rest
You have to do better than everyone else
Have brains like a rocket scientist
You need to be extremely intelligent
You've got to be the best
Being average is not an option
You must be fit and perfect
Physical fitness and perfection are necessary
Got looks like a TV star
Beauty standards are high
Have a thousand friends on facebook
Social validation is important
And drive a fancy car
Material possessions are a must
I don't subscribe to this concept
I don't agree with this way of living
Declare a war to this plan
I will fight against this ideology
I'll fightback
I will resist
Where is my freedom?
I feel restricted
Where did we lose ourselves?
We have lost our way
Is this all we want?
Is this what we really desire?
I think we go wrong way
I believe we are headed in the wrong direction
Be free
Seek freedom
Sound of desperate voices
Voices crying out for help
And slamming of the door
The sound of rejection
Another bleeding hearts
More people suffering
Drumbeat of evil army
The sound of negativity
Praises the victory
Celebrating negative outcomes
Over the heavenly call
Against divine goodness
No man can serve two masters
It's impossible to prioritize multiple things equally
I choose heart over mind
I choose emotions over reason
We'll win
We will be victorious
If we begin to cluster
If we unite
And raise hands
And take action
I proclam freedom
I declare freedom
Freedom of being humble
The freedom to be humble
Freedom of making choice
The ability to make choices
My right to earn stumble
The freedom to make mistakes
Stand up and raise my voice
Take a stand and speak out
Freedom from doubt and anger
The ability to avoid doubt and anger
Complained and jealousy
The freedom from complaining and jealousy
Freedom from all invaders
The ability to keep out negative influences
Freedom of being me
The freedom to be oneself
Contributed by Ethan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.