First Blood
Kavinsky Feat. Tyson Lyrics
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Never let him destruct you, worth to start the fight
You're shiftin 'cause your brother shin, you step through the night
I know you, I know you
Know that there's a thunder deep inside of you
It makes you think it's all a dream, it cannot be true
Just follow me and go
Just follow me and go
It's not known what we'll do, they can break your heart
Without love, without my desire
I see a thing that is not real but I'm still alive
I know you, I know you
And when the power comes from deep within
I never ran a story that gon never begin
We'll inhale, we'll inhale
Just follow me and go
Just follow me and go
This time know when we'll do
They can break your heart again
That's enough
The song “First Blood” by Kavinsky is a powerful and uplifting song about overcoming adversity and finding strength within oneself. The lyrics begin with a message of empowerment, encouraging the listener to never let anyone “destruct” them and to “start the fight.” The second line references a sibling (“your brother shin”), perhaps alluding to the idea that one’s family can be a source of support and strength.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the idea that the listener possesses an inner strength, or “thunder,” and that this strength enables them to overcome obstacles that may seem unreal or impossible. The phrase “we’ll inhale” is repeated throughout the chorus, perhaps as a symbol of taking in this inner power and using it to propel oneself forward. The verses also touch on the theme of heartbreak, but ultimately emphasize the importance of perseverance and staying alive, even in difficult circumstances.
Kavinsky’s use of repetition and simple yet powerful imagery in “First Blood” creates a sense of unity and purpose among listeners. The song encourages us to tap into our own inner strength and keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Never let him destruct you, worth to start the fight
Don't allow anyone to destroy you, it's worth it to fight back.
You're shiftin 'cause your brother shin, you step through the night
You are moving carefully because your brother's influence is guiding you through the darkness.
I know you, I know you
I understand you, I understand you completely.
Know that there's a thunder deep inside of you
You possess a great power that lies deep within you.
It makes you think it's all a dream, it cannot be true
This power seems unreal, like it's only in your dreams.
We'll inhale, we'll inhale
We will breathe in deeply, taking in all that life has to offer.
Just follow me and go
Simply trust me and come with me.
It's not known what we'll do, they can break your heart
We don't know what the future holds, and others may cause you heartache.
Without love, without my desire
I am not motivated by love or any particular desire.
I see a thing that is not real but I'm still alive
I am experiencing something that may not seem real, but I am still alive.
And when the power comes from deep within
When your immense strength comes from within.
I never ran a story that gon never begin
I would never let a story end before it even starts.
This time know when we'll do
This time we know what we need to do.
They can break your heart again
Others may hurt you emotionally once more.
That's enough
That's all we need to say.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSE FONTAO, TENDAI DONOVAN TYSON, VINCENT BELORGEY, SEBASTIEN AKCHOTE
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