Fight Song

Fight song – Rachel Platten

Like a small boat In the ocean Sending big waves Into motion1 Like how a single word Can make a heart open I might only have one match but I can make an explosion2 And all those things I didn’t say Wrecking balls inside my brain3 I will scream them loud tonight Can you hear my voice this time4 This is my fight song Take back my life song Prove I’m alright song5 My power’s turned on Starting right now I’ll be strong6 I’ll play my fight song And I don’t really care if nobody else believes Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me7 Losing friends and I’m chasing sleep Everybody’s worried about me8 In too deep Say I’m in too deep9 And it’s been two years I miss my home10 But there’s a fire burning in my bones11 And I still believe Yeah I still believe12 And all those things I didn’t say Wrecking balls inside my brain I will scream them loud tonight Can you hear my voice this time This is my fight song Take back my life song Prove I’m alright song My power’s turned on Starting right now I’ll be strong I’ll play my fight song And I don’t really care if nobody else believes Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me A lot of fight left in me Like a small boat In the ocean Sending big waves Into motion Like how a single word Can make a heart open I might only have one match but I can make an explosion This is my fight song Take back my life song Prove I’m alright song My power’s turned on Starting right now I’ll be strong I’ll play my fight song And I don’t really care if nobody else believes Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me Now I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me13 24 Explained Lyrics

1. Rachel Platten describes how a small action can have a large consequence. She uses the idea of a boat out at sea to demonstrate this.
2. This entire opening stanza is about one small action or idea having a big impact. A match to ignite and explosion is a metaphor for this concept.
3. Rachel Platten thinks back on the things she could have done differently, wishing she could have another chance to take a different action.
4. Rachel Platten is determined not to repeat her past. She’s going to make more calculated decisions now.
5. Rachel Platten shares with her listeners that she sings this song to claim ownership of her life. The song is reassurance to herself that she is okay.
6. Rachel Platten strengthens her own resolve.
7. Even if she must struggle alone, Rachel Platten is determined to have strength from this point forward.
8. Rachel Platten has many problems in her life, causing others to be concerned for her.
9. She feels overwhelmed by these problems.
10. Rachel Platten has a desire to restore her past.
11. A fire burning in someone’s bones refers to a deep passion for something.
12. Rachel Platten still has hope despite the presence of challenges in her life.
13. This song is about human resilience. It is about Rachel Platten fighting her life’s battles despite how difficult they are.