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Under Fire

(Stanley Chris)

The song is about a songwriter who faces the difficult task of reconciling the words and actions of his lover, which seem to be quite contradictory. He is gifted with the ability to write but, apparently, cannot sing too well. The girl can, but has never offered to try to sing any of his songs. She says she loves them when he sends her something he's written, but doesn't post them on her socials for others to see these works she's so proud of. She can also write quite well, but has only joined him to write one time, at his casual request. The Chorus lands the plane, describing the conflict that goes on within him, which is further expatiated in the Bridge when he says his mind is "under fire", a rather graphic picture of the fight inside. He knows she loves him, truly, but can't seem to understand why her actions tell a different story. It's a highlight of the plight some couples find themselves in, where there is a lot of love and other emotional accompaniments, but not as much support when it comes to the personal goals and struggles the individuals in the relationship are left to battle on their own.

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VERSE 1:
I know that you can sing so beautifully
But you've never tried out a single song for me
Yeah you say my writing's so amazing
But you never post them for all your friends to see

CHORUS:
I feel like you are nearby and yet too far
It seems like you are within and out 
But baby I believe that your heart is mine 
And truly is the real deal no doubt 

VERSE 2:
I know that you can rhyme so beautifully
But you've only joined me that one time honestly
Yet you say that you do surely believe
That I'll make it big with these many crazy dreams

BRIDGE:
So help me understand
Why my mind is under fire so much

© Stanley Chris 2022

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