Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Confused and I am dazed
I stay betrayed
Looking for a place to go
We stand up in line looking in eye
They call me an American fighter
But that’s not my name
I stand as a ruthless tiger
But its not in my nature
Stop this now
I’m not having fun anymore
Stop this crowd
They’re shooting me down to ground
Tired and I am clayed
I yell your name
Working for a place to sleep
Running to a safeguard in the trees
They call me an American fighter
But that’s not my name
I stand as a ruthless tiger
But its not in my nature
Stop this now
I’m not having fun anymore
Stop this crowd
They’re shooting me down to ground
We play those games of hide and seek now
Just to stay safe and tied
God help me
Cope with anesthetic
American Fighter
I know the moon is shinning
I know the sun is high
I know that god is watching
To me keep well and alive
They call me an American fighter
But that’s not my name
I stand as a ruthless tiger
But its not in my nature
Stop this now
I’m not having fun anymore
Stop this crowd
They’re shooting me down to ground
We play those games of hide and seek now
Just to stay safe and tied
God help me
Cope with anesthetic
American Fighter
I stay betrayed
Looking for a place to go
We stand up in line looking in eye
They call me an American fighter
But that’s not my name
I stand as a ruthless tiger
But its not in my nature
Stop this now
I’m not having fun anymore
Stop this crowd
They’re shooting me down to ground
Tired and I am clayed
I yell your name
Working for a place to sleep
Running to a safeguard in the trees
They call me an American fighter
But that’s not my name
I stand as a ruthless tiger
But its not in my nature
Stop this now
I’m not having fun anymore
Stop this crowd
They’re shooting me down to ground
We play those games of hide and seek now
Just to stay safe and tied
God help me
Cope with anesthetic
American Fighter
I know the moon is shinning
I know the sun is high
I know that god is watching
To me keep well and alive
They call me an American fighter
But that’s not my name
I stand as a ruthless tiger
But its not in my nature
Stop this now
I’m not having fun anymore
Stop this crowd
They’re shooting me down to ground
We play those games of hide and seek now
Just to stay safe and tied
God help me
Cope with anesthetic
American Fighter
Lyrics submitted by michaelriderr
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