FIGHT
Surf Lyrics
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Because they're gone we drink your parents' bar
Three am not many cars
We go walking down the avenue doing
Anything that makes us laugh
Do it but it's a stupid thing to do
I won't argue
Let the right do the righting now
I can't have you even as an enemy
Not everything is allowed
You're gonna wish that it was done
You're gonna wish that you were young again
You're gonna wish that is was fun
You're gonna want to have someone again
See what lands we have become
Flight on the horizons everyday
I won't argue
Let the fight do the fighting
Let the right do the righting now
I can't have you even as an enemy
Not everything is allowed
I won't argue
Let the fight do the fighting
Let the right do the righting now
I can't have you even as an enemy
Not everything is allowed
I won't argue
Let the fight do the fighting
Let the right do the righting now
I can't have you even as an enemy
Not everything is allowed
The lyrics to Surf's song "Fight" appear to describe a night of reckless abandon and youthful indiscretion. The opening lines set the scene with references to hardcover books and silver frames, which perhaps suggest the trappings of a bourgeois upbringing. However, the absence of the singer's parents leads to the group drinking at their bar while the rest of the world sleeps. The empty streets underscore the sense of uninhibited freedom that the singer and their companions feel as they saunter aimlessly down the avenue "doing anything that makes us laugh".
Despite the joyful tone of the opening verses, the chorus signals a hint of trouble. The singer refrains from arguing and instead urges that the fight do the fighting, and that the right do the righting. The sense of danger is palpable, as if the singer and their friends are careening toward something they can't control. The repeated refrain "not everything is allowed" suggests that there are limits to this youthful rebellion, and that there may be serious consequences.
The final verse continues to reinforce a sense of impending doom. The singer warns that their actions will lead to regret: "you're gonna wish that it was done / you're gonna wish that you were young again / you're gonna wish that it was fun / you're gonna want to have someone again". The phrase "see what lands we have become / flight on the horizons every day" suggests that they are living precariously, flying by the seat of their pants without any real direction. In the end, the song seems to underscore the fleeting nature of youth, and the need to minimize regrets and to live within certain boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Hard cover books and silver frames
We see the remnants of a past that no longer exists, a life of luxury that has faded away.
Because they're gone we drink your parents' bar
In the absence of the comfortable lifestyle we once knew, we take what we can get and indulge in what feels good.
Three am not many cars
We roam the empty streets in the middle of the night, searching for something to fill the void.
We go walking down the avenue doing
With no real aim or direction, we wander aimlessly, seeking out anything that brings us joy.
Anything that makes us laugh
We crave joy and laughter in the midst of our pain and confusion, and will do anything to achieve it.
Do it but it's a stupid thing to do
We know that our actions may not be wise or logical, but we cannot resist the urge to feel alive and happy.
I won't argue
I am not interested in debating or fighting with you over our differing perspectives and ideas.
Let the fight do the fighting
If there is a disagreement or differing views, let the situation play out naturally without forced conflict.
Let the right do the righting now
Instead of trying to control the situation, let time and natural consequences dictate the outcome.
I can't have you even as an enemy
I cannot bear the thought of having enemies or negative relationships in my life.
Not everything is allowed
There are boundaries and limits that must be respected, even as we search for happiness and fulfillment in our lives.
You're gonna wish that it was done
In the future, you will regret not taking action or making a change in the present moment.
You're gonna wish that you were young again
As time passes, you will long for the days of your youth, when anything was possible and life felt full of potential.
You're gonna wish that is was fun
In the midst of hardship and difficulty, you will crave the moments of joy and happiness that once existed.
You're gonna want to have someone again
As you move through life, you will long for the companionship and love of others that may have been lost along the way.
See what lands we have become
We look around at the world we inhabit, and recognize the beauty and complexity that exists within it.
Flight on the horizons everyday
New opportunities and experiences await us, and we eagerly anticipate the challenges and joy that lie ahead.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL PRIETO CASTRO LORCA, IRA ELLIOT, MATTHEW RORISON CAWS
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@chaplinplin7724
always have a nut
who doesn't know how to surf
and shows his envy in the form of violence
better leave the surf
and go to another sport
because that was never the vibe
better than passing this world shame
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💩💩💩💩💩
@jackrichter5464
It is cool seeing it, but you shouldn't do it in a busy line up like that. There were groms out there with helmets on paddling for that wave, so there is probably rocks everywhere. It's not very safe or considerate of others. Obviously he made it, but he also could have bricked it and hit someone. Lastly, trying to punch someone in a line up is pretty pathetic looking and wrong.
@matthewjohnson2070
well said
@matthewjohnson2070
watching adults beat up other adults just for playing in their sand box is probably is concerning for a 17 year old entering the world lmao
@petitkus4408
go back to mommy place then, if you don't see why this asshole is dangerous for others while being a jerk, he got what he deserve. Now listen if you're being a jerk now adult, you're either going to get fucked up or risk real adult jail. Don't be a jerk and you're never going to have a problem.
@joshuab3715
Nah man. Pipeline is a scary spot. You could easily kill somebody on accident by snaking a wave. If they fall, it’s shallow, with a reef.
@timothymoynihan8063
It should be teaching you a lesson. Watch your step in this world.
@vZynxy
@@petitkus4408yes mr surf judge you hold all the knowledge and set the laws for a free sport
@JamesBond-py8xs
Little kitty swats and the shore line bros are like ...Dude!! He's getting fucked up! Getting the shit beat out of him! What clowns these guys are
@__sm1441
I’m sure that guy can throw a solid punch on land but you’re just flailing your arms no matter who you are if you try to do it sitting on a surfboard lmao. First time I’ve ever seen a punch thrown by someone laying flat on their stomach 😭😭😭
@Lycurgus224
Yeah, talk about lame-ass commentary. Were they trying to spice things up to make it go viral? Why do people feel the need to do shit like this, to exaggerate or flat out lie for clout. Just stop.