Sanctus Real is a popular Christian rock band known for their straight-ahea… Read Full Bio ↴Sanctus Real is a popular Christian rock band known for their straight-ahead rock and unique vocals.

Five- piece from Toledo, Ohio Matt Hammitt (lead vocals), Mark Graalman (drums), Chris Rohman and Pete Prevost (guitars), and Dan Gartley replacing Steve Goodrum(bass).

Often quoted as "Electrifying Christian Rock" with the rock edge of bands like Foo Fighters and songwriting of Matchbox 20. They are mostly known for a trio of chart-topping hits—“Everything About You,” “The Fight Song” and a cover of U2’s “Beautiful Day”.

Their albums include:

All This Talk of Aliens - 1998
Message for the Masses - 1999
Nothing to Lose - 2001
Say it Loud - 2002
The Face of Love - 2006
We Need Each Other - 2007
and... Pieces of a Real Heart, which Sanctus Real held a vote on Twitter and Facebook to decide the title. - 2010

Fight Song
Sanctus Real Lyrics

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I'm sorry for what I said about you
Will you accept my apology?
I am sorry

Hey, now what am I to do?
I'd better think twice before I make my move
'Cause last time I didn't think it through
Don't know where it's going to go

Don't know what we're going to do
And hey, now what am I to say?
My foolish words got in the way of us being friends
Wake up, make up, can we get along again?

I don't really want to fight over something?
It's really nothing; It doesn't matter
I don't really want to scar your heart with words that hurt you
I won't hurt you

Did you feel all right
When you hung me out to dry?
Everybody knew
When you put it on the six o'clock story on the nightly news
Now it's time to think
Through this mess of words we made
Tongues are hard to tame
Powerful as politics, sharper than a razor blade

Did you really want to fight over something?
It's really nothing; It doesn't matter
Did you really want to scar my heart with words that hurt me?
Don't hurt me
I don't really want to cry over issues
Wet tissues stick to my shoes
We can't take back words we've spoken
But I'm hoping you'll forgive me

I don't care about what you said about me
Can we agree to disagree?
I am sorry

Did you really want to fight over something?
It's really nothing; It doesn't matter
Did you really want to scar my heart with words that hurt me?
Don't hurt me
I don't really want to cry over issues
Wet tissues stick to my shoes
We can't take back words we've spoken
But I'm hoping you'll forgive me

I'm hoping you'll forgive me
I'm hoping you'll forgive me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sanctus Real's song The Fight Song are based on a narrative about a conflict between two friends who said hurtful things to each other. The song is built on a message of apology, forgiveness, and peace. In the first verse, the singer asks for forgiveness from their friend and expresses their regret for the hurtful things they said. They acknowledge their mistakes and plead for a way to make things right. In the second verse, the singer reflects on their earlier conflict and the damage it caused. They recognize the damaging power of words and vow to mitigate future disagreements. The chorus repeats the message of the song, emphasizing that the disagreement was unimportant, and they do not want to bring any more pain to each other. The song ultimately calls for forgiveness and reconciliation, highlighting the importance of friendship and acceptance.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm sorry for what I said about you
Will you accept my apology?

Hey, now what am I to do?
I'd better think twice before I make my move

'Cause last time I didn't think it through
Don't know where it's going to go

Don't know what we're going to do
And hey, now what am I to say?

My foolish words got in the way of us being friends
Wake up, make up, can we get along again?

I don't really want to fight over something?
It's really nothing; It doesn't matter

It's really nothing; It doesn't matter
I don't really want to scar your heart with words that hurt you

Did you feel all right
When you hung me out to dry?

Everybody knew
When you put it on the six o'clock story on the nightly news

Now it's time to think
Through this mess of words we made

Tongues are hard to tame
Powerful as politics, sharper than a razor blade