Fighting
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In our thundering herd we feel a lot like cattle
Like the pounding beat our aching feet aren't easy to ignore
Hey, think of instead
A girl worth fighting for
(Huh?) That's what I said
A girl worth fighting for
With eyes that shine like stars
My girl will marvel at my strength
Adore my battle scars
I couldn't care less what she'll wear
Or what she looks like
It all depends on what she cooks like
Beef, pork, chicken, mmh
Bet the local girls thought you were quite the charmer
And I'll bet the ladies love a man in armor
You can guess what we have missed the most
Since we went off to war
What do we want?
A girl worth fighting for
My girl will think I have no faults
That I'm a major find
Uh, how 'bout a girl who's got a brain
Who always speaks her mind? (Nah)
My manly ways and turn of phrase
Are sure to thrill her
He thinks he's such a lady killer, huh
I've a girl back home who's unlike any other
Yet the only girl who'd love him is his mother
But when we come home in victory they'll line up at the door
What do we want?
A girl worth fighting for
Wish that I had
A girl worth fighting for
A girl worth fighting
The song "A Girl Worth Fighting For" by Yutaka.t is a musical number from Disney's animated feature film Mulan. The song is sung by the main characters of the film as they march off to war. The lyrics reflect the soldiers' desires for something more meaningful than war; they desire a girl worth fighting for. The soldiers describe the qualities they would like in their ideal girl and how they want to impress her with their battle scars and manly ways. However, some of the soldiers start to realize that it would be even better to find a girl with a great personality and intelligence, instead of just physical beauty. The song highlights the traditional gender roles that exist in society and how men perceive women. The overarching message in the song is that love is worth fighting for, and it is not just restricted to soldiers in war.
The song was written by composer Matthew Wilder and lyricist David Zippel. It was initially intended to be a parody of a classic war song, with over-the-top macho sentiments, but eventually became more of a comedic highlight of the film. Most of the song's humor comes from the contrast between the soldiers' expectations and the reality of the situations they find themselves in.
Line by Line Meaning
For a long time we've been marching off to battle
We've been fighting this war for a long time now.
In our thundering herd we feel a lot like cattle
We feel like we're just being herded around like animals.
Like the pounding beat our aching feet aren't easy to ignore
The constant marching is taking a toll on our bodies.
Hey, think of instead
A girl worth fighting for
(Huh?) That's what I said
A girl worth fighting for
It would be nice to have something to fight for beyond this war, like a woman worth fighting for.
I want her paler than the moon
With eyes that shine like stars
My girl will marvel at my strength
Adore my battle scars
I want a woman who will admire my bravery and physical prowess.
I couldn't care less what she'll wear
Or what she looks like
It all depends on what she cooks like
Beef, pork, chicken, mmh
I don't care about her appearance as much as I care about her cooking skills.
Bet the local girls thought you were quite the charmer
And I'll bet the ladies love a man in armor
You can guess what we have missed the most
Since we went off to war
What do we want?
A girl worth fighting for
We miss the company of women and desire a woman who will appreciate our valor.
My girl will think I have no faults
That I'm a major find
Uh, how 'bout a girl who's got a brain
Who always speaks her mind? (Nah)
My manly ways and turn of phrase
Are sure to thrill her
He thinks he's such a lady killer, huh
I want a woman who will think I'm perfect, but maybe it would be better if she had her own thoughts and opinions.
I've a girl back home who's unlike any other
Yet the only girl who'd love him is his mother
But when we come home in victory they'll line up at the door
What do we want?
A girl worth fighting for
Wish that I had
A girl worth fighting for
A girl worth fighting
There is a girl back home who he thinks is special, but realizes that maybe he needs to broaden his horizons. He hopes that he'll find a woman who is worth fighting for when this war is over.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alexa Junge, Matthew Wilder, David Joel Zippel
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