Fight Song
The Stanfields Lyrics
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And prancing in their livery
They're howling at the gates again
Hot time in the olde town tonight
Get yourself together
And meet me at the magazine
We're gonna have a reckoning
Hot time in the olde town tonight
We're gonna make it our own
But we're gonna do it right
Tonight, Tonight,
We're gonna make it our own
But we're gonna do it right
Rally round the bannerman
Fire up the the forge
And muster at the cannery
Hot time in the old town tonight
Keep your wits about ya when
We turn it up and fall upon
The auld sworn enemy
Hot time in the old town tonight
Tonight, Tonight,
We're gonna make it our own
But we're gonna do it right
Tonight, Tonight,
We're gonna make it our own
But we're gonna do it right
This is our house
Are you ready for the fisticuffs
The fuss, the muss, the row, the fray?
Hot time in the old town tonite
This is our house
Take your medicine
And fly the fiddlin' fuck away
From whence you came
Hot time in the old town tonight
Tonight, Tonight,
We're gonna make it our own
But we're gonna do it right
Tonight, Tonight,
We're gonna make it our own
But we're gonna do it right
The Stanfields' "Fight Song" is an anthemic rock track that celebrates the spirit of rebellion and resistance. The song seems to be set in some sort of tumultuous historical era, with imagery like "rattling their rapiers", "prancing in their livery", and "hot time in the olde town tonight" suggesting a medieval or early modern European setting. The chorus, with its repeated assertion that "We're gonna make it our own / But we're gonna do it right", establishes a sense of defiance and determination in the face of some unnamed enemy.
The song's verses are filled with calls to action - "Get yourself together", "Rally round the bannerman", "Fire up the the forge", "Muster at the cannery" - all of which seem to be building towards some kind of confrontation or battle. The lyrics keep returning to the idea of a "hot time", implying that things are heating up and about to reach a boiling point. The repeated refrain of "Tonight, Tonight" and the exhortation to "take your medicine / And fly the fiddlin' fuck away" suggest that the fight is coming to a head - this is the moment to stand up and be counted.
Overall, "Fight Song" is a raucous and rousing call to arms that emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment and fighting for what you believe in. The song's historical setting and references to swords and armor give it a somewhat fantastical feel, but its themes of resistance and rebellion are universal and timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
They're rattling their rapiers
They're making threatening gestures with their swords
And prancing in their livery
They're showing off their fancy clothing and acting arrogantly
They're howling at the gates again
They're making loud, aggressive noises outside the gates
Hot time in the olde town tonight
There's going to be excitement and conflict in the town tonight
Get yourself together
Get ready and prepare yourself mentally
And meet me at the magazine
Let's meet at the gathering place
We're gonna have a reckoning
We're going to confront them and demand justice
Tonight, Tonight,
This is the night
We're gonna make it our own
We're going to take control and claim what's rightfully ours
But we're gonna do it right
We're going to do it fairly and justly
Rally round the bannerman
Get behind the leader and show your support
Fire up the the forge
Get ready for battle
And muster at the cannery
Gather at the designated place for action
Keep your wits about ya when
Stay alert and focused when
We turn it up and fall upon
We escalate the conflict and attack
The auld sworn enemy
The old adversary
This is our house
This is our territory and we're in charge
Are you ready for the fisticuffs
Are you prepared for hand-to-hand combat
The fuss, the muss, the row, the fray?
The commotion and chaos that comes with conflict
Take your medicine
Accept the consequences of your actions
And fly the fiddlin' fuck away
Leave quickly and without causing any more trouble
From whence you came
Return to your place of origin or where you rightfully belong
Writer(s): JONATHAN LANDRY, CRAIG EUGENE HARRIS, JASON MACISAAC, WILLIAM WRIGHT, MARK TODD MURPHY
Contributed by Brayden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matthewgarnier7701
They're rattling their rapiers
And prancing in their livery
They're howling at the gates again
Hot time in the olde town tonight
Get yourself together
And meet me at the magazine
We're gonna have a reckoning
Hot time in the olde town tonight
Tonight, Tonight
We're gonna make it our own
But we're gonna do it right
Rally round the banner man
Fire up the forge
And muster at the cannery
Hot time in the old town tonight
Keep your wits about ya when
We turn it up and fall upon
The auld-sworn enemy
Hot time in the old town tonight
This is our house
Are you ready for the fisticuffs
The fuss, the muss, the row, the fray?
Hot time in the old town tonight
This is our house
Take your medicine
And fly the fiddlin' fuck away
From whence you came
Hot time in the old town tonight
@sid2112
This is our house
Are you ready for the fisticuffs
The fuss, the muss, the row, the fray?
Hot time in the old town tonight
This is our house
Take your medicine
And fly the fiddlin' fuck away
From whence you came
Hot time in the old town tonight
Words to live by.
@pohstic3907
@@sid2112
Debbie just hit the wall, she never had it all
One Prozac a day, husband's a CPA
Her dreams went out the door when she turned twenty-four
Only been with one man, what happened to her plan?
She was gonna be an actress, she was gonna be a star
She was gonna shake her ass on the hood of Whitesnake's car
Her yellow SUV is now the enemy
Looks at her average life and nothin' has been alright
Since Bruce Springsteen, Madonna
Way before Nirvana
There was U2 and Blondie
And music still on MTV
Her two kids in high school
They tell her that she's uncool
'Cause she's still preoccupied
With 19, 19
1985
She's seen all the classics, she knows every line
Breakfast Club, Pretty In Pink, even St. Elmo's Fire
She rocked out to Wham, not a big Limp Bizkit fan
Thought she'd get a hand on a member of Duran Duran
@imetherinthejail
It's sad that the best music never gets the recognition it deserves
@BEGGAR-BOYZ-BEATZ
Hope this will hit in next coming centuries
@thunderclanwarrior1253
I found this song at the 2023 World Juniors, so, I'd say it's getting some recognition!! I'm sharing it to my friends right now >:)
@raymondbain323
Never does
@Heartless38260
You can't allow music that drives someone to take control of their future.
@petewaybret72
From NS this is east coast pride. Seen em twice live. Met em second time. Solid bunch of guys love em. You want them at your party. They'll deliver. Don't do a bad song
@matthewgarnier7701
They're rattling their rapiers
And prancing in their livery
They're howling at the gates again
Hot time in the olde town tonight
Get yourself together
And meet me at the magazine
We're gonna have a reckoning
Hot time in the olde town tonight
Tonight, Tonight
We're gonna make it our own
But we're gonna do it right
Rally round the banner man
Fire up the forge
And muster at the cannery
Hot time in the old town tonight
Keep your wits about ya when
We turn it up and fall upon
The auld-sworn enemy
Hot time in the old town tonight
This is our house
Are you ready for the fisticuffs
The fuss, the muss, the row, the fray?
Hot time in the old town tonight
This is our house
Take your medicine
And fly the fiddlin' fuck away
From whence you came
Hot time in the old town tonight
@sid2112
This is our house
Are you ready for the fisticuffs
The fuss, the muss, the row, the fray?
Hot time in the old town tonight
This is our house
Take your medicine
And fly the fiddlin' fuck away
From whence you came
Hot time in the old town tonight
Words to live by.
@pohstic3907
@@sid2112
Debbie just hit the wall, she never had it all
One Prozac a day, husband's a CPA
Her dreams went out the door when she turned twenty-four
Only been with one man, what happened to her plan?
She was gonna be an actress, she was gonna be a star
She was gonna shake her ass on the hood of Whitesnake's car
Her yellow SUV is now the enemy
Looks at her average life and nothin' has been alright
Since Bruce Springsteen, Madonna
Way before Nirvana
There was U2 and Blondie
And music still on MTV
Her two kids in high school
They tell her that she's uncool
'Cause she's still preoccupied
With 19, 19
1985
She's seen all the classics, she knows every line
Breakfast Club, Pretty In Pink, even St. Elmo's Fire
She rocked out to Wham, not a big Limp Bizkit fan
Thought she'd get a hand on a member of Duran Duran
@natben45
I cannot wait until I turn 19. So that I can see you guys perform in the beautiful city of Halifax!