Lecrae - Fight for Me Lyrics
Lyrics
Yeah, yeah, I need You to fight for me
When I don't know what I believe, hey, hey
Why does everybody leave?
Show me what it's like to dream
Chorus: GAWVI
Hey, go, You the best, ah
Hey, Say with your chest high
Hey, yeah, wave 'em high, side to side
Let 'em know, we gon' rise, we gon' shine
I need You to fight for me
I know You're my therapy
I know why we fight
It's just to know we try
Aye, yeah
Verse 1: GAWVI
Eyedrops, how do I start it off?
Pullin' all these hours, trying to keep it all clear
I got, way too many thoughts
Fighting these expectations, got me feeling stuck like
Aye, yeah, think I feel it all the time
Aye, yeah, did I really miss my prime?
I don't know, how to cope when I'm low
But I know, that You're close, that You're close
I've been away, yeah, losing my faith, yeah
Hope I'm not late, trying to find grace, yeah
For my mistakes, aye, I need to pray, yeah
Yeah, I need to pray, yeah, wake up to the mirror like
Pre-Chorus: GAWVI
I need You to fight for me
When I don't know what I believe
Why does everybody leave?
Show me what it's like to dream
Chorus: GAWVI
Hey, go, You the best, ah
Hey, Say with your chest high
Hey, yeah, yeah, wave 'em high, side to side
Let 'em know, we gon' rise, we gon' shine
I need You to fight for me
I know You're my therapy
I know why we fight
It's just to know we try
Verse 2: Lecrae
Say you gon' fight, you ain't try, you don't lie right
Send a prayer up, throw a line, you don't find time
Down yeah, homie, down yeah, pick me up off of the ground, yeah
Almost drown, yeah, pull me out, yeah (sheesh)
Wasn't in my right mind, yeah, yeah, reach out for me like a lifeline
I've been with You so long it feel like a lifetime
So connected to You I could be Your WiFi
Oh, it's a fight
Left hook right chest, that's just right
Out my weight class feels too light
Lose my faith, I lose my life
I've been lost and feeling lonely
Tell 'em they can't hold me
Looking in the mirror like when You fighting for me?
Pre-Chorus: GAWVI
I need You to fight for me
When I don't know what I believe
Why does everybody leave?
Show me what it's like to dream
Chorus: GAWVI
Hey, go, You the best, ah
Hey, Say with your chest high
Hey, yeah, yeah, wave 'em high, side to side
Let 'em know, we gon' rise, we gon' shine
I need You to fight for me, yeah, yeah
I know You're my therapy, yeah, yeah
Hey, yeah, yeah, Wave 'em high, side to side
Let 'em know, we gon' rise, we gon' shine
Hey, I need You to fight for me, yeah, yeah
Ah, hey, I know You're my therapy, yeah, yeah
I know why we fight
It's just to know we try
I need You to fight for me
Video
GAWVI - Fight For Me ft. Lecrae
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's "Fight for Me," released as part of his 2018 album *Panorama*, stands as a powerful declaration of unwavering faith and dependence on God's enduring love. The song unpacks a profound understanding of spiritual warfare and the believer's position within it, not as a solitary combatant, but as one secured by an unshakeable divine champion. At its core, "Fight for Me" speaks to the human experience of facing overwhelming challenges, doubts, and temptations, and finding solace and strength in the truth that God is actively engaged in the battle for our souls. It articulates a deep-seated recognition that our own strength is insufficient, a sentiment echoed in Isaiah 41:10 which assures, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Lecrae's lyrical narrative offers an inspiring perspective on how this divine engagement transforms our perception of struggle. Instead of succumbing to despair, the song encourages a stance of resolute trust, akin to David facing Goliath with the knowledge that God’s power was on his side, as recounted in 1 Samuel 17. The message resonates with the promise in Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" which forms the bedrock of this anthem. It's an encouragement to stand firm, knowing that the ultimate victory is already secured through Christ's sacrifice, a truth that underpins Colossians 1:13-14: "For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." The song serves as a spiritual rallying cry, reminding believers that they are not fighting alone, but are covered and defended by the very One who has conquered death itself. This profound confidence, born from an understanding of God’s active role in our lives, empowers listeners to face their own trials with courage and a steadfast hope.