Under Fire
Rothwell Lyrics

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Ooooo Don't you run from me,
Come get drunk with me,
We'll drown our heavy hearts

Ooooo I aint afraid of you,
Im here to lay with you
When the nights get dark

I can see your mind running, running
Taking all you've got
Your body aint moving,
Whether you like it or not

You're under siege you aint got not walls to hold back fire
Got a gun but no reason to fight
Your shield lies under the path of many a warrior
Who would fight for more, fight for more than you
Who would fight for more, fight for more than you

Ooooo look back on olden days,
Your wonderous golden days
When cigarettes were cheap

Ooooo go cut your hair today
Be whoever you want today
Explore the deep

I can see your mind running, running
Taking all you've got
Your body aint moving,
Whether you like it or not

You're under siege you aint got not walls to hold back fire
Got a gun but no reason to fight
Your shield lies under the path of many a warrior
Who would fight for more, fight for more than you
Who would fight for more, fight for more than you

So, pick up your head and fight on
Pick up your head and fight on,
Pick up your head and fight on
I said pick up your head and fight on

You're under siege you aint got not walls to hold back fire
Got a gun but no reason to fight
Your shield lies under the path of many a warrior

Who would fight for more, fight for more than you
Who would fight for more, fight for more than you

Overall Meaning

In Rothwell's "Under Fire," the singer invites someone who is going through a difficult time to drink with her and forget their problems for a while. She assures the person that she isn't afraid of what they are going through and is ready to face it with them. The singer tries to empower the person she is talking to by reminding them of their past accomplishments and that they can still be whoever they want to be. She encourages them to keep fighting and not to give up even if they feel hopeless.

The chorus of "Under Fire" describes the person as being under siege with no walls to hold back the fire, having a gun but no reason to fight, and their shield being under the path of many warriors who would fight for more than them. These lines refer to the person's feeling of being overwhelmed and defenseless in the face of their struggles. By emphasizing that others are fighting for more than them, the singer challenges the person to keep pushing themselves and not give up on their goals.

Overall, "Under Fire" is a song about empowering someone to keep going through tough times, to remember their value, and to fight for what they want.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooooo Don't you run from me,
I'm here for you even though things get tough

Come get drunk with me,
Let's forget our problems and have a good time

We'll drown our heavy hearts
We will drink away our sorrows

Ooooo I aint afraid of you,
I'm not scared to be honest with you

Im here to lay with you
I'm here to support you through anything

When the nights get dark
When things get difficult

I can see your mind running, running
I can see that you're struggling

Taking all you've got
It's taking a toll on you

Your body aint moving,
You're stuck in a rut

Whether you like it or not
Even if you don't admit it