for KING & COUNTRY - Fight On, Fighter Lyrics
Lyrics
I was there on the day that your world changed
You were scared unprepared for the heartbreak
Everything you knew faded out of view
Stole a piece of you
If I could, oh, I would be a hero
Be the one who would take all the arrows
Save you from the pain, carry all the weight
But I know that you're brave
Fight on, fighter
Don't let anyone steal your fire
Fight on, fighter
The Spirit is alive inside ya, yeah
There's a part that you hold that you lock down
Let it breathe, give it wings, set it free now
Time to make your mark, break the prison bars
Show them who you are
Fight on, fighter
Don't let anyone steal your fire
Fight on, fighter
The Spirit is alive inside ya, yeah
Stronger than you ever thought
I know you're stronger
Braver than you were before
You know you're braver
Oh, no, you don't have to be afraid
Together we'll face it
So don't ever stop no matter what 'cause you're gonna make it (Ooh, ooh)
Fight on, fighter
Don't let anyone steal your fire
Fight on, fighter
The Spirit is alive inside ya, yeah
Fight on, fighter
Don't let anyone steal your fire
Fight on, fighter
The Spirit is alive inside ya, yeah
(Ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released on October 5, 2018, as part of their acclaimed album *Burn The Ships*, for KING & COUNTRY's "Fight On, Fighter" immediately anchors itself as a powerful anthem of resilience and divine empowerment. From its opening moments, the song bypasses superficiality to address the raw, transformative pain that life inevitably brings. It speaks to those moments when "your world changed," when heartbreak strikes unexpectedly, and the familiar landscape of existence dissolves, leaving behind a profound sense of loss and vulnerability. This initial empathy sets a deeply human stage, acknowledging the universal experience of suffering without trivializing its impact.
The song’s narrative voice then shifts to express a profound longing to intervene, to be a protector, to "take all the arrows" and "carry all the weight" of another's burden. This reflects the Christ-like impulse to bear one another's burdens, as admonished in Galatians 6:2, and to "weep with those who weep," a call found in Romans 12:15. However, the song quickly transitions from this compassionate human desire to a recognition of an inherent strength within the one enduring the trial, declaring, "I know that you're brave." This pivotal moment introduces the core spiritual truth that while human support is vital, the ultimate wellspring of courage flows from a divine source, a strength not manufactured by will alone but gifted by a higher power.
This leads directly into the song’s resounding central command: "Fight on, fighter, don't let anyone steal your fire." This isn't a call to a physical battle, but a spiritual and emotional one—a steadfast refusal to allow despair, fear, or external pressures to extinguish the inner light of hope and purpose. The crucial empowering phrase, "The Spirit is alive inside ya," elevates the message from mere encouragement to a profound declaration of theological truth. This isn't just a metaphor for inner grit; it directly references the indwelling Holy Spirit, the very power that resurrected Christ from the dead, which, as Romans 8:11 proclaims, "is living in you." This Spirit provides comfort, guidance, and immense power, making every believer a temple of God, as affirmed in 1 Corinthians 6:19. It is this divine presence that fuels the "fire" the song speaks of, making it unquenchable by human hands.
The message deepens as the song encourages releasing internal constraints: "There's a part that you hold that you lock down, let it breathe, give it wings, set it free now." This speaks to the liberation found in Christ, breaking free from the "prison bars" of fear, past hurts, shame, or self-doubt that hold us captive. Just as 2 Corinthians 3:17 declares, "where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom," this verse invites individuals to embrace the transformative freedom Christ offers. It’s a call to "make your mark" and "show them who you are," not in arrogance, but in authentic, God-given identity, breaking free from any "yoke of slavery" as highlighted in Galatians 5:1, and walking in the newness of life promised in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Ultimately, "Fight On, Fighter" serves as an unwavering affirmation that one is "stronger than you ever thought" and "braver than you were before." This truth echoes Isaiah 40:31, assuring that "those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength." The song dismisses fear, stating, "you don't have to be afraid," and emphasizes community: "Together we'll face it." This reminds us of Joshua 1:9’s command to "be strong and courageous" because "the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go," and Matthew 18:20’s promise of Christ’s presence when believers gather. It culminates in a triumphant assurance: "don't ever stop no matter what 'cause you're gonna make it." This isn't wishful thinking but a declaration rooted in the divine faithfulness expressed in Philippians 1:6, which states that "he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." The song, therefore, stands as a powerful, Scripture-infused testament to God's enduring presence and empowering Spirit, urging believers to press forward in faith, knowing their ultimate victory is secured.