What We're Fighting For
Love's Battlecry: Embracing the Chaos
Lyrics
What we're fighting For
Expressing the central theme of the song, highlighting the ongoing struggle or conflict in the relationship.
I got me a long, long list
The speaker enumerates a lengthy list, possibly indicating challenges or complexities in the relationship.
Loving me ain't always easy
Acknowledging that being loved by the partner is not always a smooth or simple experience.
It always never is
Stating that the difficulty in love is a constant, emphasizing the complexity of the relationship.
You're my angel, my devil
Describing the partner as both an angel and a devil, representing the dual nature of the relationship.
And everything in between
Expressing that the relationship encompasses everything, from extreme positivity to negativity.
And baby you're so much more
Affirming that the partner is multifaceted and holds great significance in the speaker's life.
And that's what we're fighting for
Reiterating that the complexity and depth of the relationship are worth fighting for.
Well, I love you, yet I hate you
Contradicting emotions of love and hate towards the partner, depicting the internal conflict.
When you do what you do
Expressing frustration with the partner's actions.
Then I wind up loving you a little bit more
Despite the frustrations, the speaker finds themselves loving the partner even more.
And that's what we're fighting for
Reaffirming that the ongoing struggle is worthwhile for the deepened love it brings.
What we're fighting for
Repeating the central theme, emphasizing the significance of the ongoing fight.
That for Me's so easy
Indicating that the speaker finds love effortless despite the challenges.
I've never been in love like this before
Expressing the uniqueness of the current romantic experience.
And to me that means everything
Affirming that the love shared means everything to the speaker.
You can make me mad as hell (You can make me mad as hell)
Admitting that the partner can evoke anger, highlighting the emotional highs and lows.
But you can always make me smile (keep on smiling)
Despite the frustration, the partner has the ability to bring joy and happiness.
You drive me all kinds of crazy (ya sometimes)
Acknowledging that the partner's actions can cause chaos in the speaker's emotions.
But you can set my soul on fire
Despite the chaos, the partner has the power to deeply affect the speaker's soul.
Well, I love you, yet I hate you
Reiterating the conflicting emotions of love and hate towards the partner.
When you do what you do
Highlighting the impact of the partner's actions on the speaker's emotions.
Then I wind up loving you a little bit more
Despite the conflicts, the speaker finds themselves loving the partner more.
And that's what we're fighting for
Emphasizing that the ongoing struggle is a fundamental part of the relationship.
It's only three feet high
Describing a physical object (possibly a child's drawing) that symbolizes love in the household.
Covers up the refrigerator (says I love you)
Indicating a simple yet meaningful expression of love, covering the refrigerator with a child's drawing.
When we tuck him in at night
Highlighting a tender moment of caring for a child by tucking them in at night.
Well, I love you, yet I hate you
Reiterating the conflicting emotions within the relationship.
When you do what you do
Stressing the impact of the partner's actions on the speaker's emotions.
Then I wind up loving you a little bit more
Despite the challenges, the speaker finds themselves loving the partner more.
And that's what we're fighting for
Affirming that the ongoing struggle is an integral part of the relationship.
What we're fighting for
Reiterating the importance of the ongoing fight for the relationship.
Is all that old and grey
Describing the future the couple envisions, portraying the beauty of growing old together.
Rocking chairs on the front porch
Depicting a serene and happy image of shared moments in old age.
And watching the sunset fade
Imagining a peaceful and satisfying future, watching the sunset together.
And that's what we're fighting for
Reaffirming that the envisioned future is the motivation behind the ongoing fight.
That's what we're fighting for
Concluding by emphasizing that the depicted future is the ultimate goal worth fighting for.
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