Oleander was formed by Fred Nelson Jr. (drums), Doug Eldridge (bass guitar), Ric Ivanisevich (guitar) and Thomas Flowers (vocals, guitar) in the mid-90s. Their debut was Oleander, an EP released on Fine Records in 1996, which they followed with the full-length album Shrinking the Blob in 1997. The song "Down When I'm Loaded" became a regional hit, and Oleander signed with Universal Records.
During this time, Nelson left the band and was replaced with Scott Devours. Their major label debut was 1999's February Son which featured the hit singles "Why I'm Here" and "I Walk Alone." After supporting the album with a tour, they released Unwind in 2001. The song "Champion" became a hit, and a symbol of the sacrifice of firefighters during the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York.
Some time later, the band parted ways with Universal Records and moved to Sanctuary, where they released Joyride in 2003.
In November, 2003, drummer Scott Devours issued a statement announcing he was leaving the band to join Ima Robot. The decision was amicable.
The band is on an unofficial hiatus. No statement has been released by the band, however vocalist Thomas Flowers is currently collaborating with the band The Black Summer Crush. The Black Summer Crush have parted ways with front-man Thomas Flowers (ex-Oleander). As a result, the band will now be fronted by Jay Buchanan and have changed the band name to The Pleasant Return. Flowers is rumored to be reuniting with his former Oleander band-mates.
Fight
Oleander Lyrics
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don't look at the clock
there's not a moment to waste
there's not a second to wait
we forgot to pick up the pieces
until we work this hell time has to stop
can you feel your heart beat racing
oh it's on and nothing now
staring into pins and needles
marching over your eyes
oh
fight for your life
fight
fight
fight for your life
fight
fight
we're fighting for more
I am coming out of the box if your ready or not
I come from broken and I'm taking a shot
It's a little bit late now to look at the clock
there's no time left, don't stop
ooooooooh
there's no time left, don't stop
can you feel your heart beat racing
feel every breath we're taking
oh it's on and nothing now
staring into pins and needles
marching over your eyes
oh
fight for your life
fight
fight
fight for your life
fight
fight
we're fighting for my
right
nice
fight
fight for your life
fight
fight
all day, everyday
I know what I gotta do
I've been waiting for this moment
it's time to fight
the more we wait, the less we feel
and everything becomes so new
face to face
is what we fear
its all to care
fight
fight
fight
fight for your life
fight
fight
fight for your life
fight
fight
we're fighting for my
right
fight
fight
oh yeah
fight
The lyrics of "Fight" by Oleander revolve around the theme of perseverance and determination. The song begins by suggesting that it is too late to look back, and there is no time to waste. The singer believes that they have to start picking up the pieces and work hard to stop this "hell time." The song then builds up to the chorus, where the singer asks the listeners to feel their heartbeat, take every breath, and fight for their lives. The lyrics talk about staring into "pins and needles" and marching over their eyes, which might suggest a struggle or a sort of conflict the singer is facing.
The second verse suggests that the singer is ready to come out of the box and take a shot. It is again said that there is no time left to waste, and the singer urges the listeners to fight for their lives. The lyrics seem to portray a sense of urgency, and it is as if the singer is trying to empower the listeners to keep fighting no matter what. The song concludes with a repeated chorus where the singer suggests fighting for their lives and rights and asserts that "we're fighting for more."
Overall, the lyrics of "Fight" by Oleander are all about perseverance, determination, and overcoming obstacles. The song urges the listener to keep fighting for their lives, no matter what they face. It seems to empower the listener to take control of their lives and fight for their rights, making it an uplifting anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit late now
We have waited too long to start fighting.
don't look at the clock
Time is running out and we cannot afford to waste any more of it.
there's not a moment to waste
Every second counts in our fight.
there's not a second to wait
We must start acting now, without delay.
we forgot to pick up the pieces
We didn't try to fix things before, but now we must.
until we work this hell time has to stop
We cannot let time keep passing us by until we have resolved our issues.
can you feel your heart beat racing
We must be brave and confront our fears head-on.
oh it's on and nothing now
The time for action is now, and there is no turning back.
staring into pins and needles
We must be prepared for anything that may happen and not back down.
marching over your eyes
We must push forward, no matter how difficult it may be.
fight for your life
We must put all our energy into fighting for survival.
we're fighting for more
Our fight is not just for our own survival, but for something greater.
I am coming out of the box if your ready or not
I am taking a risk and fighting back no matter what anyone else thinks.
I come from broken and I'm taking a shot
Even though I have been hurt before, I am still willing to fight for what I want.
there's no time left, don't stop
We cannot afford to give up now when we are so close to achieving our goal.
all day, everyday
We must fight tirelessly, without rest until we succeed.
I know what I gotta do
I am clear on my purpose and exactly what needs to be done.
I've been waiting for this moment
I have been waiting for the right time to come before I could take action.
the more we wait, the less we feel
If we don't take action soon, we will start to lose our sense of purpose and drive.
and everything becomes so new
When we start taking action, things will become clearer and we will be more in control.
face to face
We must confront our fears and challenges head-on.
is what we fear
We are afraid of confronting the problems we face.
its all to care
We have too much at stake to not care enough to fight.
fight for your life
Our fight is for our very survival.
fight for your life
We must fight with all our might for our survival.
fight for your life
We must never give up in our fight for survival.
fight for your life
Our lives are on the line and we must be willing to fight for them.
fight for your life
Our fight for survival is the most important thing.
fight for your life
We must never give up or back down in our fight for survival.
we're fighting for my
Our fight is for something personal and important to me.
right
Our fight is for our right to live and be free.
nice
This word has no clear meaning in the context of the song.
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An expression of enthusiasm and determination to fight.
Contributed by Zoe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Erick Erick Rathalos
It's a little bit late now
To look at the clock
There's not a moment to waste
And not a second to wait
We’ve gotta pick up the pace
Yeah to get what we want
There’s no time left to stop
Can you feel your heartbeat racing
Feel it with every breath you’re taking
Oh it's all or nothing now
Standing on pins and needles
My mind in overdrive
Oh
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
We're fighting for our
I’m coming out of the box if you’re ready or not
I’m going for broke yeah I'm taking the shot
It's a little bit late now to look at the clock
There's no time left, don't stop
Ooooooooh
There's no time left, don't stop
Can you feel your heartbeat racing
Feel it with every breath you’re taking
Oh it's all or nothing now
Standing on pins and needles
My mind in overdrive
Oh
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
We're fighting for our
Fight
Lives
Fight
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
All day, every day
I know what I gotta do
I've been waiting for this moment
It's time to fight
The more we wait, the less we feel
And everything becomes so real
Face to face
With what we fear
It’s all too clear
Fight
Fight
Fight
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
We're fighting for our
Fight
Fight
Fight
Yeah… oh yeah
Fight
Erick Erick Rathalos
It's a little bit late now
To look at the clock
There's not a moment to waste
And not a second to wait
We’ve gotta pick up the pace
Yeah to get what we want
There’s no time left to stop
Can you feel your heartbeat racing
Feel it with every breath you’re taking
Oh it's all or nothing now
Standing on pins and needles
My mind in overdrive
Oh
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
We're fighting for our
I’m coming out of the box if you’re ready or not
I’m going for broke yeah I'm taking the shot
It's a little bit late now to look at the clock
There's no time left, don't stop
Ooooooooh
There's no time left, don't stop
Can you feel your heartbeat racing
Feel it with every breath you’re taking
Oh it's all or nothing now
Standing on pins and needles
My mind in overdrive
Oh
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
We're fighting for our
Fight
Lives
Fight
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
All day, every day
I know what I gotta do
I've been waiting for this moment
It's time to fight
The more we wait, the less we feel
And everything becomes so real
Face to face
With what we fear
It’s all too clear
Fight
Fight
Fight
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
Fighting for our lives
Fight
Fight
We're fighting for our
Fight
Fight
Fight
Yeah… oh yeah
Fight
hayward barrows
Can all of us longtime WWE 12 agree that this is the best default CAW theme in WWE game history to the point where we used this theme for a bigger percentage of our in-game CAWS than the games before and after it.
I personally used this for a Curt Hawkins CAW with his appearance at the time (I follow the guy, alright?)
DJ T FILMZ
Awesome rock 'n' roll song. Thank god I bought WWE '12 back in the day so I could've heard this
Ghostly
This guy should have more subs and WWE '12 should have more players...
KingMiamiNewYork
Stil play it alot
Bobby Key
damn, I missed Thomas' voice. I've been waiting years for a new album. This song sounds like classic Oleander. Awesome
MercousEric
Amazing, can't wait for the album!
Brian C
Badass band live!
Alex The Amazng
1:58 guitar solo on point
jimislim
great song, can't wait for the new album