Fort
Tsar B Lyrics


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You took the wrong pass here I swear you did
Nothing's at the end of your road but I greed
I try to cover my eyes when you're close
I try to cover my eyes
I try to cover my eyes

I never thought that he woud come this way
I never knew that he would come and say hi
Now I'm ready to build a fort for us
So come and find me I will smile back

You chose the wrong path here I know you did
Nothing's at the end of your road but you greed
I try to cover my eyes when you're close
I try to cover my eyes
I try to cover my

I never thought that he woud come this way
I never knew that he would come and say hi
Now I'm ready to build a fort for us
So come and find me I will smile back

I never thought that he woud come this way
I never knew that he would come and say hi
Now I'm ready to build a fort for us
So come and find me I will smile back





Smile back

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Fort" by Tsar B suggest that the singer is addressing someone who has made a mistake in their life. They took the wrong pass, and as a result, there's nothing at the end of their road except for their own greed. The singer tries to avoid looking at this person because they bring negative emotions, such as pain or sadness. The repeated phrase "I try to cover my eyes" suggests that the singer wants to avoid facing the reality of the situation, and perhaps even forget it altogether. The second verse is similar to the first, with the singer suggesting that this person has once again made a mistake and is driven by greed. Again, the singer tries to avoid looking at them.


The chorus of the song takes a more hopeful turn. The singer sings that they never expected someone to come their way, but when they did, they were ready to "build a fort" for the two of them. This "fort" could be a metaphor for a safe and secure place where the two of them could find refuge from the world. The lyrics suggest that the singer is open to love and connection, despite the pain and sadness that they associate with this person who has made mistakes.


Overall, "Fort" is a song about the tension between greed and love. It's about how we try to avoid facing the pain that others can bring us, but also about how we can find hope and healing in unexpected places.


Line by Line Meaning

You took the wrong pass here I swear you did
You made a mistake in choosing your path and ended up going the wrong way.


Nothing's at the end of your road but I greed
There is nothing waiting for you at the end of your journey except for my selfish desire.


I try to cover my eyes when you're close
I attempt to avoid looking at you when you're near.


I try to cover my eyes
I am trying to hide from you or avoid confrontation.


I never thought that he would come this way
I never expected him to arrive through this route.


I never knew that he would come and say hi
I had no idea that he would unexpectedly approach me and greet me.


Now I'm ready to build a fort for us
I am now prepared to create a safe haven or refuge for the both of us.


So come and find me I will smile back
Come and search for me, I will happily return your gesture with a smile.


You chose the wrong path here I know you did
You intentionally went the incorrect way and now regret it.


Nothing's at the end of your road but you greed
Your desire for personal gain is the only thing that awaits you at the end of your journey.


I try to cover my
I am attempting to hide my emotions or avoid confrontation with you.


Smile back
Responding to someone's smile with your own.




Writer(s): Liam Coverdale Howe, Justine Bourgeus

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