Fortress
Kel Lyrics


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I built a fortress deep within the woods
Stone walls and gold as you and I stood
We were safe as the queen
Outside, battle cries were calling
Will the morning find its way
back to you and me, back to you and me?
Can I hope your eyes will look the same
once it's been a week after we leave?

At the gate my eyes meet the ground
You lift my head and look at me without a sound
You spin me in and spin me out
And you kiss the corners of my doubting mouth
Will the morning find its way
back to you and me, back to you and me?
Can I hope your eyes will look the same
once it's been a week after we leave?

And all the threats of darker days
The promises we shouldn't say
Tell me not to look away
'Cause the world away from you
Is smoke and voices out of tune
Say you'll meet me here soon
'Cause the world away from you
Is smoke and voices out of tune
Say you'll meet me here soon
'Cause the world away from you
Is smoke and voices out of tune
Say you'll meet me here soon
Say you'll meet me here soon
Will the morning find its way
And will the night insist to stay
And can I hope your eyes will look the same




once it's been a week after we leave
Oh once it's been a week after we leave

Overall Meaning

"Fortress" by Kel describes a romantic relationship that is in a fragile state, and the couple has built a fortress within the woods to shelter themselves from any external harm. The fortress is a symbol of their love, and the stone walls and gold represent their strongest emotions for each other. The couple feels secure within the protection of their love, whereas outside, war cries and battles are roaring, and they cannot help but wonder if their love will withstand the outside world. The couple is afraid that once they leave the fortress, their relationship will crumble, and they may not recognize each other anymore, as time and distance will create a distance between them.


The chorus of the song is the reflection of the couple's anxiety about their relationship. They are uncertain about their future and unsure if they will be able to meet again. The singer is seeking assurance that their romantic partner will return to them, and their love will remain unbroken. The song speaks to the common human experience of love and our need for emotional security. The couple has built a symbol of their love as a fortress to keep the outside world at bay. But even that may not be enough to sustain them, as their own insecurities start to erode the fortress they built.


Line by Line Meaning

I built a fortress deep within the woods
Kel created a safe and secure place away from the world deep in the woods.


Stone walls and gold as you and I stood
The fortress was built with strong and valuable materials, symbolizing the solidity of their relationship.


We were safe as the queen
Like a monarch protected inside a castle, they were secure in their love and relationship.


Outside, battle cries were calling
Despite the outer world's chaos, they were content in the safe space they had created.


Will the morning find its way back to you and me, back to you and me?
Will they return to a place and feeling of safety?


Can I hope your eyes will look the same once it's been a week after we leave?
Will their love and relationship remain as strong even after they leave the fortress?


At the gate my eyes meet the ground
Kel feels hesitant and doubtful as they prepare to leave the safe space they created.


You lift my head and look at me without a sound
Their partner reassures them through loving actions.


You spin me in and spin me out
Their partner expresses their love through playful actions, making Kel feel cherished.


And you kiss the corners of my doubting mouth
Their partner's love dissolves Kel's doubts and insecurities.


And all the threats of darker days
Despite potential hardships and challenges, they will stay united.


The promises we shouldn't say
Their promises are so intimate that they are best kept between themselves.


Tell me not to look away
Their partner urges them to stay present despite the uncertain future.


'Cause the world away from you is smoke and voices out of tune
Without their partner, the world feels chaotic and dissonant, like a song out of tune.


Say you'll meet me here soon
Kel wants reassurance that their partner will return to the safe space they created.


And will the night insist to stay
Kel fears the possibility of their partner being unable to return to them, and of losing the sense of safety and security they created.


Oh once it's been a week after we leave
Will the love-filled week they spent in the fortress still hold its magic after they leave it behind?




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