FIGHTERS
Lupe Fiasco;Matthew Santos Lyrics
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All the lovers are on the ground
No one will save you anymore
So wha'ts happenin', whachu you rappin about
Lets see boy
Is it cars, is it girls
Is it money
The world
Or is it somethin they could never believe
Or is it somethin you could never achieve
Is it beyond your means, is it inside your dreams
Can it never come out cause its scared to, unprepared to
To worry about the words of the people is weird too
You don't want em to hear you
You just wish it was a door that would appear
That you can go disappear through
Well I'm feelin your pain, I was feelin the same
When the fighters all around
All the lovers are on the ground
No one will save you anymore
So what's happenin', whachu you rappin about
Lets see boy
Is it cars, is it girls
Is it money
The world
Man, I really miss my pops
Hope that god watches over him and that hes on top
That there is no more disease and that he's alright
That hes one of the generals inside the army of the light
And grandma, you know I had to bite somethin from ya
So after every show its peace, and much love to ya
Auntie tweetys on the way please look out for that girl
I know we'll meet again so it's never me against the world
When the fighters all around
All the lovers are on the ground
No one will save you anymore
So what's happenin', whachu you rappin about
Lets see boy
Is it cars, is it girls
Is it money
The world
I hope that god forgive us all of us sinners
Turn us back into beginners put us up where the winners go
Holy apartments in the gardens in which the rivers flow
Thank you for all your blessins and all of your miracles
I thank all my fans and all my supports
Shout out to bishop g congrats on ya new baby daughter
I tip my hat to all my family and friends
Now we just got one more to go l-u-p-END
When the fighters all around
All the lovers are on the ground
No one will save you anymore
So what's happenin', whachu you rappin about
Lets see boy
Is it cars, is it girls
Is it money
The world
The song "Fighters" by Lupe Fiasco feat. Jonah Matranga talks about the struggle of being a musician and trying to balance fame and personal issues. The chorus of the song talks about how when the fighters are all around, and the lovers are on the ground, no one will save you anymore. This could mean that when things get tough, and the pressures of the industry start to weigh you down, you have to rely on yourself because no one else will save you.
The verses are directed towards other musicians and ask them what they're rapping about. It questions if it's just the typical topics like cars, girls, and money, or if it's something deeper and more meaningful. Lupe talks about how some topics are beyond our means and are just inside our dreams. He also touches on the fear of being judged by the public and feeling like there's no way out.
The lyrics also show appreciation for loved ones, including Lupe's father, grandmother, and aunt. He wishes his father is okay in the afterlife and hopes to be reunited with him one day. He also sends love to his family and friends, acknowledging their support.
Overall, "Fighters" is a reflection of the struggles musicians face and how difficult it can be to balance personal issues with success.
Line by Line Meaning
When the fighters all around
When conflict is pervasive
All the lovers are on the ground
Everyone who wants to forge connections is struggling
No one will save you anymore
You have to save yourself
So what's happenin', whachu you rappin about
What's your focus?
Lets see boy
Let's dive into this
Is it cars, is it girls
Are material possessions or lust your main interest?
Is it money
Are you obsessed with wealth?
The world
Are you concerned with the state of the world?
Or is it somethin they could never believe
Do you have unconventional aspirations?
Or is it somethin you could never achieve
Are your goals impossible to attain?
Is it beyond your means, is it inside your dreams
Do you have lofty dreams that you don't know how to realize?
Can it never come out cause its scared to, unprepared to
Are you hesitant to share your plans and dreams with others because you're not confident?
To worry about the words of the people is weird too
It's strange to care too much about others' opinions
You don't want em to hear you
You hide your true self from the world
You just wish it was a door that would appear
You long for an escape from your problems
That you can go disappear through
You wish for an easy out
Well I'm feelin your pain, I was feelin the same
I understand how you feel
Man, I really miss my pops
I miss my father
Hope that god watches over him and that hes on top
I hope my dad is okay and thriving in the afterlife
That there is no more disease and that he's alright
I hope he's free from illness and doing well
That hes one of the generals inside the army of the light
I hope he's in a good place
And grandma, you know I had to bite somethin from ya
Grandma, I had to copy some of your wisdom
So after every show its peace, and much love to ya
After every performance, I'm sending love your way
Auntie tweetys on the way please look out for that girl
Auntie Tweety's coming, please take care of her
I know we'll meet again so it's never me against the world
I know we'll reunite, so I'm not alone in this world
I hope that god forgive us all of us sinners
I hope God forgives us all for our mistakes
Turn us back into beginners put us up where the winners go
Let's start fresh and aim for success
Holy apartments in the gardens in which the rivers flow
I hope to find peace in the afterlife
Thank you for all your blessins and all of your miracles
Thank you for everything that's positive in my life
I thank all my fans and all my supports
I'm grateful for everyone who supports me
Shout out to bishop g congrats on ya new baby daughter
Congratulations to Bishop G on becoming a new father
I tip my hat to all my family and friends
I respect and appreciate my loved ones
Now we just got one more to go l-u-p-END
Now the song is over - L-U-P ending.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RUDOLPH LOYOLA LOPEZ, WASALU JACO
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