Fight The Fire
Layla Lyrics


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So much to say but the words just won't come out
I got a head rush trying to get around how to let you down
Loving you isn't easy
Loving you isn't easy
When I've been strung up
Promised all the real love
But I've had the wool pulled over my eyes
When I've been caught up
In someone else's mess up
But now I got a hunger in my eyes
To fight the fire
Fight the fire
To fight the fire
Fight the fire
Back and forth in a hazy kind of hope
Where I'm trying not to be the girl who lost the most
Loving you isn't easy
Loving you isn't easy
When I've been strung up
Promised all the real love
But I've had the wool pulled over my eyes
When I've been caught up
In someone else's mess up
But now I got a hunger in my eyes
To fight the fire
Fight the fire
To fight the fire
Fight the fire
I was burning up before
But now I'm bigger brighter
It won't define me any more
I'm gonna fight this fire
And anyone who tries to say
That I didn't know the way to let go




You should know
I'm gonna fight the fire

Overall Meaning

The song "Fight The Fire" by Layla is a powerful depiction of the struggle to let go of a toxic relationship. The lyrics begin with the admission that there is so much to say, but the words just won't come out. This could indicate that the singer has been holding back for a long time, unable to express their feelings. However, they have finally come to a point where they know they have to end the relationship. They feel a head rush from trying to figure out how to let their partner down easily.


Despite the difficulty of the situation, the singer knows they need to fight for their own well-being. They have been strung along and promised real love, but it was all a lie. They have come to the realization that loving their partner isn't easy, and they have been caught up in someone else's mess up. The hunger in their eyes is a clear indication that they are ready to fight the fire and put an end to this toxic relationship. They know it won't be easy, but they are determined to fight for themselves.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "To fight the fire" four times, emphasizing the singer's determination to end the toxic relationship. In the second verse, the singer seems to be struggling with a sense of hopelessness. They feel like they are going back and forth, unsure of what to do. They are afraid of losing their lover, but they also know that staying with them is hurting them. Despite this, the singer knows they have to fight the fire and let go of the toxic relationship.


Overall, "Fight The Fire" is a powerful song about recognizing when a relationship is toxic and finding the strength to end it. The lyrics are raw and honest, and Layla's delivery truly captures the emotions behind the words.


Line by Line Meaning

So much to say but the words just won't come out
I have a lot to express, but I cannot articulate it.


I got a head rush trying to get around how to let you down
I feel overwhelmed trying to figure out how to end our relationship.


Loving you isn't easy
It is challenging to love you.


When I've been strung up
I have been deceived and misled.


Promised all the real love
You gave me assurances of true affection.


But I've had the wool pulled over my eyes
You have misled and deceived me.


When I've been caught up in someone else's mess up
I have been entangled in someone's else's problems.


But now I got a hunger in my eyes
I have a strong desire to overcome and succeed.


To fight the fire
I will combat this issue.


Back and forth in a hazy kind of hope
I vacillate between optimism and uncertainty.


Where I'm trying not to be the girl who lost the most
I am attempting not to be the one with the most significant regret.


I was burning up before but now I'm bigger brighter
I used to be consumed by my struggles, but now I am more substantial and luminescent.


It won't define me any more
My difficulties will not determine my future anymore.


And anyone who tries to say that I didn't know the way to let go
If anyone claims that I didn't know how to end things,


You should know I'm gonna fight the fire
I will stand up for myself and confront the issue.




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[Verse 1]
So much to say but the words just won't come out
I got a head rush trying to get around how to let you down

[Pre-Chorus]
Loving you isn't easy
Loving you isn't easy

[Chorus]
When I've been strung up
Promised all the real love
But I've had the wool pulled over my eyes
When I've been caught up
In someone else's mess up
But now I got a hunger in my eyes
To fight the fire
Fight the fire
To fight the fire
Fight the fire

[Verse 2]
Back and forth in a hazy kind of hope
Where I'm trying not to be the girl who lost the most

[Pre-Chorus]
Loving you isn't easy
Loving you isn't easy
[Chorus]
When I've been strung up
Promised all the real love
But I've had the wool pulled over my eyes
When I've been caught up
In someone else's mess up
But now I got a hunger in my eyes
To fight the fire
Fight the fire
To fight the fire
Fight the fire

[Bridge]
I was burning up before
But now I'm bigger brighter
It won't define me anymore
I'm gonna fight this fire
Anyone who tries to say
That I didn't know the way to let go
You should know
You should know
I'm gonna fight the fire
Fight the fire
I'm gonna fight this fire

[Chorus]
When I've been strung up
Promised all the real love
But I've had the wool pulled over my eyes
When I've been caught up
In someone else's mess up
But now I got a hunger in my eyes
To fight the fire
Fight the fire
To fight the fire
Fight the fire
To fight the fire
Fight the fire
To fight the fire
Fight the fire
Fight the fire
Fight the fire
To fight the fire
Fight the fire



All comments from YouTube:

The Knight Of Isla

How is it that even on her own, Oh Wonder's Josephine can wow me and make me fall in love instantly. Must...Listen...AGAIN

M.R.T.C TV

Loving this single, and forever

Antoine Dossal

Même 2022 je l’adore 😍 toujours !!!!.
A quand le GRAND RETOUR ! Sur scène ou nouveau titre ?
❤️❤️❤️

Brunno Morais

Sem palavras pra descrever suas músicas. Apaixonado. ❤

music_addict_with_a_pen

I love Josephine’s independent music as Layla a lot! It’s so underrated and so beautiful!!!

Fabiana Carvalho

Suas músicas são perfeitas!

michael nolan

Such a beautiful voice. 

greenygordongeek

Love it. Brilliant. So excited about this. You  are a very special artist and the world will wake up to you very soon. Wonderful work again following the stunning Black Mud EP. Fly high and proud!

Hayden Reaves

Ironically you used the word wonderful, now time has passed and shes in Oh Wonder! She got the fame she deserved.

Kiara M

Adorable song 😍😍😍

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