Fighter
Martin Steve & Edie Brickell Lyrics
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When he tries to get in your head
It's a long, lonely night
When you tell him no, and you tell him go
And he shows you pictures instead
It's a long, lonely fight
Hey, hey, fighter
Hey, hey, fighter
You can stay
Wooh, yeah, you can stay with me
Wooh, yeah, you can stay
When you let her in, thought she was a friend
And you find she's no friend at all
It's a hard, lonely time
And you let her see every little thing
In your heart, a clear crystal ball
It's a hard, lonely fight
Hey, hey, fighter
You can stay with me
Hey, hey, fighter
You can stay
Wooh, yeah, you can stay
Wooh, yeah, you can stay with me
Got no one to keep you warm
You feel the fire is dyin'
You can lie here by my side
Hey, hey, fighter
You can stay with me
Hey, hey, fighter
Won't you stay with me
Wooh, yeah, you can stay with me
Wooh, yeah, you can stay
The lyrics to Martin Steve & Edie Brickell's song "Fighter" seem to be a message of hope and encouragement to anyone struggling with inner demons or facing external challenges in life. The song speaks about the loneliness and difficulty of fighting against negative forces that try to bring a person down. The "enemy" referred to in the first verse could represent any number of things, such as fear, doubt, addiction, or negative self-talk. The lyrics suggest that when faced with such challenges, it can be a long and lonely fight, but the listener is not alone. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hey, hey, fighter, you can stay with me," which seems to suggest that the singer is willing to offer comfort and support to anyone going through a tough time.
In the second verse, the lyrics touch on the theme of betrayal by someone who was thought to be a friend. This could represent any number of relationships, such as romantic or platonic. The lyrics suggest that it can be hard to trust again after such a betrayal, and the person may feel exposed and vulnerable. However, the chorus once again offers the message of hope and support, stating that the fighter can stay with the singer and find solace in their companionship.
Overall, the song's lyrics seem to be a reminder that life can be a struggle, but we don't have to go through it alone. The singer offers a sense of community and support to anyone who may be facing difficult times, and encourages the listener to keep fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
What's it gonna be when the enemy
What will you do when your fears come knocking on your door?
When he tries to get in your head
When your doubts try to infiltrate your thoughts and take control
It's a long, lonely night
It's tough to face your battles alone
When you tell him no, and you tell him go
Resisting and pushing away your fears
And he shows you pictures instead
Playing out negative scenarios in your mind
It's a long, lonely fight
Overcoming your fears is a difficult and lonely process
Hey, hey, fighter
Encouraging words to someone battling their inner demons
You can stay with me
A promise to provide comfort and support in difficult times
When you let her in, thought she was a friend
Opening up to someone you thought you could trust
And you find she's no friend at all
Realizing that the person you opened up to is actually a foe
It's a hard, lonely time
Dealing with someone who betrays your trust is a difficult and isolating experience
And you let her see every little thing
Being completely vulnerable with someone you thought you could confide in
In your heart, a clear crystal ball
Allowing someone to see the deepest parts of your being with clarity
Hey, hey, fighter
A reminder to keep fighting and not give up
Got no one to keep you warm
Feeling lonely and unsupported
You feel the fire is dyin'
Losing the passion and drive to keep going
You can lie here by my side
Offering a comforting presence and sense of warmth
Won't you stay with me
Asking someone to stay and not give up the fight
Wooh, yeah, you can stay with me
Reassuring that support and comfort is available
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