There are at least two bands called Malakai. One is a four piece metal ban… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands called Malakai. One is a four piece metal band from Phoenix Arizona, US, and the other is a two-piece band from Bristol, UK.

The following is about the Bristol Band:
They comprise of Gee (vocals) and Scott (music). Their sound is a mix of beats and samples, drawing on a wide range of influences from dub to sixties pop, all tied together by Gee’s distinctive voice.

Discovered by Geoff Barrow from the Bristol band Portishead, to date Malakai have released a limited-edition 12” on Barrow’s Invada label, called 'Fading World'. This track was used as the music to accompany the 'I Count: Stop Climate Chaos' video that first aired at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival.

'Fading World' is set to be followed by the band's major label debut, 'EP 1' on Island Records later in 2007. The lead track from 'EP 1', titled 'The Battle' has already received considerable hype from Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe.

The Battle
Malakai Lyrics

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Take your partners in a circle, this dance called the shitkicker
Caught up in feelin' like you've been let down
You're on the outside round the outside (stand up, stand up)
You always feel it but you don't see how you're on the outside
Come put your hands up (hands up)
Cause if you're tired of the blame, tired of the shame
Can you hear a voice calling?
What can you do, but start kicking too

Go ask any cowboy, how many arrows does it take out in the battle?

Make your mark on this world of ours, you're not just some shitkicker
Grab all those feelings now with both those hands
Come on the inside from the outside (stand up stand up)
Lose all those demons that you don't need now you're on the inside
Come put your hands up (hands up)
Cos if you're tired of the blame tired of the shame
Can you hear a voice calling?

What can you do but start kicking too
Go ask any cowboy, how many arrows does it take out in the battle?

Overall Meaning

Malakai's song "The Battle" is a call to action for those who have felt let down by life and find themselves on the outside looking in. The lyrics encourage listeners to take charge of their lives, confront their demons, and fight back against negativity. The song begins with a reference to a dance called the "shitkicker," which is a nod to country line dancing. The song then moves into the theme of feeling rejected and how it can be difficult to see a way out of that feeling. Malakai encourages listeners to put their hands up and take control of their lives. The chorus repeats the idea that if you're tired of feeling blamed and shamed, it's time to start kicking and fighting back.

The second verse emphasizes the importance of making your mark in the world and not being satisfied with just existing. Malakai urges listeners to seize their feelings and take control of their lives, allowing them to come in from the outside and let go of their demons. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a powerful final line: "Go ask any cowboy, how many arrows does it take out in the battle?"

Overall, "The Battle" is a song about empowerment and taking control of your life. It highlights the importance of perseverance and fighting back against negativity. Its catchy beat and relatable lyrics make it a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they were on the sidelines of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Take your partners in a circle, this dance called the shitkicker
Let's join together and embrace this tough journey we call life

Caught up in feelin' like you've been let down
Feeling disappointed and left out, but still striving to move forward

You're on the outside round the outside (stand up, stand up)
Feeling excluded, but it's time to stand up and make a change

You always feel it but you don't see how you're on the outside
You know something is wrong, but it's hard to pinpoint what it is that separates you from the rest

Come put your hands up (hands up)
Raise your hands in a sign of surrender and readiness for change

Cause if you're tired of the blame, tired of the shame
If you're sick of feeling guilty and constantly being blamed for things

Can you hear a voice calling?
Do you hear the urging to make a change in your life?

What can you do, but start kicking too
The only thing left to do is to start lashing back and making changes for yourself

Go ask any cowboy, how many arrows does it take out in the battle?
In life, how many hits can you take before you finally fall?

Make your mark on this world of ours, you're not just some shitkicker
You are important and can leave an impact on the world if you believe it and try

Grab all those feelings now with both those hands
Take hold of all those emotions that hold you back and confront them

Come on the inside from the outside (stand up, stand up)
It's time to move from feeling left out to becoming a part of the change

Lose all those demons that you don't need now you're on the inside
Leave behind all your doubts and inner demons that hold you back now that you're on the inside

Cos if you're tired of the blame tired of the shame
If you're tired of constantly feeling blamed and ashamed

Can you hear a voice calling?
Do you hear the call to start making a change in your life?

What can you do but start kicking too
There's nothing left to do but start making moves in the right direction

Go ask any cowboy, how many arrows does it take out in the battle?
Ask yourself how much you're willing to take and how long you're willing to fight for what you want in life

Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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