Battle Beats: Powerful Songs About Fighting and Conflict

*(Verse 1)* Ryan's out there fighting fires in the trees, Saving lives and spreading bravery in low cut tees. But when it comes to the games he plays online, His team shits the bed, it's a mess every time. He's got confidence like he's king of the field, But his fantasy lineup won't ever yield. He drafts ‘em high, talks big and proud, But come Sunday, he's always getting plowed. *(Chorus)* You fight fires in the forest, brave and true, But you're missing the biggest blaze that’s burning through. There's a dumpster fire, and it's running wild, On your fantasy team, man, it's burning with style. *(Verse 2)* He’s got stats memorized, knows every name, But somehow his picks are always lame. He trades for glory, talks about the win, But each week he’s back at it, starting again. The waiver wire's his second home, But those players just won’t find the zone. He's chasing rings like he's chasing dreams, But all he’s catching are ass blasts from other teams. *(Chorus)* You fight fires in the forest, brave and true, But you're missing the biggest blaze that’s burning through. There's a dumpster fire, and it's running wild, On your fantasy team, man, it's burning with style. *(Bridge)* Maybe one day he’ll work up the mass, To finally fit the peppergrinder all the way up his ass. But we know you be been trying, I know you do, Whoever wins it all this year gets a trophy and some poo. *(Chorus)* You fight fires in the forest, brave and true, But you're missing the biggest blaze that’s burning through. There's a dumpster fire, and it's running wild, On your fantasy team, man, it's burning with style. Eat shit Deck!

*(Verse 1)* Ryan's out there fighting fires in the trees, Saving lives and spreading bravery in low cut tees. But when it comes to the games he plays online, His team shits the bed, it's a mess every time. He's got confidence like he's king of the field, But his fantasy lineup won't ever yield. He drafts ‘em high, talks big and proud, But come Sunday, he's always getting plowed. *(Chorus)* You fight fires in the forest, brave and true, But you're missing the biggest blaze that’s burning through. There's a dumpster fire, and it's running wild, On your fantasy team, man, it's burning with style. *(Verse 2)* He’s got stats memorized, knows every name, But somehow his picks are always lame. He trades for glory, talks about the win, But each week he’s back at it, starting again. The waiver wire's his second home, But those players just won’t find the zone. He's chasing rings like he's chasing dreams, But all he’s catching are ass blasts from other teams. *(Chorus)* You fight fires in the forest, brave and true, But you're missing the biggest blaze that’s burning through. There's a dumpster fire, and it's running wild, On your fantasy team, man, it's burning with style. *(Bridge)* Maybe one day he’ll work up the mass, To finally fit the peppergrinder all the way up his ass. But we know you be been trying, I know you do, Whoever wins it all this year gets a trophy and some poo. *(Chorus)* You fight fires in the forest, brave and true, But you're missing the biggest blaze that’s burning through. There's a dumpster fire, and it's running wild, On your fantasy team, man, it's burning with style. Eat shit Deck!

[Verse] Deb walked in, bright and early, Coffee in hand, hair all curly, But trouble started brewing fast, Man, those eggs just didn't last. [Verse 2] Down at the diner, hangin' out, Mornin' buzz turned into a scout, To the restroom she would go, Wishing she had taken it slow. [Chorus] Oh, Deb's got the bug, and it's a runnin' show, She'll take off like lightning, anywhere she'll go. From main street to the county fair, you bet, Deb's fighting that bug, ain't seen nothin' yet. [Verse 3] Every pit stop, she's a racin' queen, Kinda funny but ain't too mean, She laughs and jokes, handle it with flair, Even with the bug, she's beyond compare. [Verse 4] Her friends support with a smile or two, Offering comfort with tissues and brew, Deb takes it on, ain't nothing to hide, Just another ride in this country slide. [Chorus] Oh, Deb's got the bug, and it's a runnin' show, She'll take off like lightning, anywhere she'll go. From main street to the county fair, you bet, Deb's fighting that bug, ain't seen nothin' yet.

## Verse 1 In the quiet, shadows hide, She's a whisper, tears denied, In a world that turns away, Her pain is just a game they play. They say she's asking for the pain, Her cries for help met with disdain, When she fights, they bring her down, But her spirit won't drown. ## Pre-Chorus In the dark, she feels alone, In a crowd, she's on her own, But the fire within her soul, Keeps her fighting for control. ## Chorus Nobody knows the battles she faces, Nobody sees the scars that she traces, In a world so cold, where truth is masked, She won't be silent, she won't be tasked. ## Verse 2 Celebrities, they mock and jeer, From their towers, instilling fear, But behind the glamour, they cry too, In the public's harsh view. Disrespect and violence reign, Injustice fuels the rage and pain, When silence is the enemy, Her rebellion sets her free. ## Pre-Chorus In the dark, she feels alone, In a crowd, she's on her own, But the fire within her soul, Keeps her fighting for control. ## Chorus Nobody knows the battles she faces, Nobody sees the scars that she traces, In a world so cold, where truth is masked, She won't be silent, she won't be tasked. ## Bridge Violence met with violence, a cry so loud, In the face of oppression, she'll stand proud, They call her a rebel, a wild storm, But she's the fire, breaking the norm. ## Verse 3 They say she's wrong to fight back hard, But who defends her, when life is marred? In every slap, in every lie, Her strength grows, she touches the sky. No longer the victim, she takes her stand, Against a world that won’t understand, Her voice a weapon, her will unchained, In this battle, she's remained. ## Pre-Chorus In the dark, she feels alone, In a crowd, she's on her own, But the fire within her soul, Keeps her fighting for control. ## Chorus Nobody knows the battles she faces, Nobody sees the scars that she traces, In a world so cold, where truth is masked, She won't be silent, she won't be tasked. ## Outro So here's to the fighters, the brave and bold, In the face of darkness, they break the mold, Rebellion a beacon, a fierce new dawn, For every woman, who'll carry on.

[Verse] Catching rays in the hall, the verdict's about to fall Building dreams, soaring tall, make the city walls crumble Speak chalk, walking talk, rough-edge on the blocks Got the vision clear, no fog, from the council to the top [Verse 2] Slick threads, fresh loafers, power moves like posters Hustling harder, pushing culture, names branded in folders Ballin' plans out the folder, break ice with cold shoulders Rep the people, hold composure, like a legend, getting closer [Chorus] Vereador, what's the score? Future knocking on the door In the meeting, hit the floor, hype it up, wanting more Vereador, rumbles roar, paving anew, breaking core Skyrocketin', to the fore, making history with galore [Verse 3] Shatter ceilings, high dealings, council seats hot feelings Voices loud, raising buildings, craft futures worth revealing Game-changer, real dealer, hometown thriller, no filler Tackling big, make it thriller, call the votes, pamphlet spiller [Bridge] Council nights, bright city lights, fighting right for heights Streets wild, power tight, count to ten, witness sights People cheer, winning fights, hearts steer, fuel the kites No disguise, aim precise, in the game, rolling dice [Verse 4] Wielding power in our hands, from the smallest of the clans Went from humble, no demands, now the kingdom understands Electric like a hundred bands, hold the stand, break the plan Taking sides, never bland, marching proud across the land

Verse 1 (21 bars): I've walked through fire, skin scorched and scarred Descended into darkness, my soul charred By demons of my own making, I've sparred With shadows and nightmares, I've jarred The gates of hell itself, I've marred My innocence, my spirit barred From light and hope, I've tarred My own path with mistakes, I've starred In my own tragedy, I've scarred My heart with choices, I've jarred Loose all I held dear, I've sparred With fate and lost, I've charred The bridges behind me, I've marred All that was pure, I've tarred My name with shame, I've starred In a fall from grace, I've scarred My future with my past, I've jarred Awake in hell's embrace, I've sparred With my conscience and lost, I've charred My very essence, I've marred My soul beyond recognition, to hell I've starred Chorus (10 bars): To hell and back, I've made the trip Danced with the devil, felt his grip Burned in the flames, felt my soul rip To hell and back, a round-trip I've seen the worst, felt my mind slip Into the abyss, took a long sip Of misery, watched my life flip To hell and back, I've made the trip But I'm still here, I've got grit From hell and back, I won't quit Verse 2 (21 bars): The climb back up, it's steep and long Every step a battle, I'm not strong But I'm stubborn, I belong Above this pit, I'll prove them wrong Those who said I'd never long For redemption, I'll sing a song Of survival, I'll right the wrong I've done, I'll fight the throng Of doubts and fears, I'll prolong My struggle if I must, I'm strong Enough to face this, I belong In the light again, I'll long For peace and find it, I'm strong In ways I never knew, I belong To myself again, I'll prolong This fight for as long as it takes, strong In my resolve, I know I belong Here, alive and fighting, I'll prolong My journey back, I am strong Enough to make it, I belong Here, climbing back from hell, I'm strong (Repeat Chorus)   Verse 3 (21 bars): Each day's a battle, but I'm winning more Small victories add up, I'm keeping score Against the darkness, I'm evening the score Demons still whisper, but I ignore Their siren songs, I'm closing the door On past mistakes, I'm rebuilding my core Strength returning, I'm not as sore From the fall, I'm learning to soar Again, wings mended, I explore New heights of recovery, I implore Myself to keep going, I'm restoring What was lost, slowly outpouring The poison of despair, I'm scoring Points against my past, I'm flooring My own expectations, I'm roaring Back to life, no longer boring A hole in my soul, I'm storing Up hope for tomorrow, I'm outpouring Love to myself, I'm restoring My faith in life, I'm scoring A comeback for the ages, from hell I'm soaring (Repeat Chorus) Verse 4 (21 bars): Looking back, the journey's clear Hell wasn't a place, but the fear Inside my mind, the pain so near It blinded me, but now I steer My own course, the lessons dear

Verse 1 (21 bars): In the mirror, I see my enemy Staring back, challenging me To a duel that never ends, we Circle each other endlessly Mind versus heart, a fierce melee Of doubts and dreams, I can see The battle lines drawn internally Logic fights feeling, desperately Trying to find harmony In this chaos, constantly At war with myself, mentally Exhausted from the scrutiny Of every thought, physically Drained from the intensity Of self-judgment, emotionally Scarred from the brutality Of inner criticism, we Keep fighting, relentlessly Tearing ourselves apart, we Can't seem to find unity In this ongoing battle with me, myself, and I Chorus (10 bars): Ongoing battle, mind against heart Tearing my very self apart Every day a brand new start To the war within, I can't outsmart Myself, can't seem to part With old habits, can't restart A peaceful mind, can't impart Kindness to myself, can't outsmart My own demons, this ongoing battle With myself, will it ever part? Verse 2 (21 bars): One step forward, two steps back In this dance with myself, I lack The grace to move on, I track Every mistake, keep a stack Of regrets close by, I hack At my own potential, I lack The courage to let go, I stack Odds against myself, I track Every flaw, refusing to slack In self-criticism, I lack Compassion for myself, I stack Impossible standards, I track My failures closely, I lack The wisdom to see, I stack Pain upon pain, I track My descent, refusing to slack In this self-destruction, I lack The strength to stop, I stack More weight on weary shoulders, I track This downward spiral, I lack The key to end this battle with myself (Repeat Chorus

[Verse] Carlos can't write his name not in cursive no way Turns red like a tomato every time he laughs man Good at baseball but can't read a clock to save his life Terrible time management always late missin' trains [Verse 2] Rocket league mid-tier that's where he's stuck Puts in the hours but can't rise above Making excuses instead of moves Carlos always trying but never enough [Chorus] Carlos can't write ain't got no style Carlos always late but he's walking a mile He's good at baseball but let's keep it real Can't manage his time like a broken wheel [Verse 3] Carlos hits home runs but can't hit deadlines Takes his sweet time man never on time Can't write in cursive his letters a mess Claims he's trying hard but you know it's a guess [Bridge] Laugh till he cries till his face turned red Living in chaos man lost in his head Rocket league's calling but the skills don't show Carlos struggling hard but nowhere to go [Verse 4] Mid-tier player in a high-tier world Lost in rotations like a flag unfurled Game sense lacking but he's still on the grind Carlos keeps on fighting but stays behind

[Verse] Y'all snakes, creeping in the grass, ninja stealth, Think you slick, plotting moves, stacking wealth, Fake smiles, whispered lies, blades in the back, Trust shattered, heart colder than a diamond rack. [Verse 2] Loyalty twisted, pretzel in a thief's hand, Promises broken, phantom on quicksand, Drama brewing, thicker than a syrup flask, Hidden daggers, friendly faces under masks. [Chorus] Honestly back stab, cutthroat game of chess, Was a posse, now a mess, causing this stress, Trust gone, trust torn, deceit on replay, Survivor steppin', battlin' each day. [Verse 3] Friend turn foe, switch quicker than a race car, Sneaky dealings, flashing blades under radar, Hurt feelings, bruising deeper than a scar, Drama blazing, shooting high like a shooting star. [Verse 4] Cold nights, chill deeper than winter's wrath, Trust eroded, walking on this shattered path, False companions, splintered words they craft, Survivor’s anthem, fighting demons from the past. [Chorus] Honestly back stab, cutthroat game of chess, Was a posse, now a mess, causing this stress, Trust gone, trust torn, deceit on replay, Survivor steppin', battlin' each day.

(Verse 1) Garnet was a weary soul, with demons of her own Bipolar and narcissistic, from the pain she had known Too lazy to work, we lived on welfare's dime But my stepfather Paul, he was a father so kind Working at Mac Tools, he took us on adventures bright Fishing, camping, amusement parks, under the stars at night (Chorus) But behind closed doors, there was a darkness in the air Paul's violence towards Garnet, left me in despair Emotionally stunted, I was withdrawn and shy Reading books to hide, from the tears that I would cry (Verse 2) I rose above the pain, joined the Marine Corps with pride A combat veteran in Desert Storm, with the courage inside But I didn't know how to love, didn't know how to be true To Loretta, my wife, and Ronald, her son too Caught in a spiral, of mistakes and regret I wish I could turn back time, and make things right, you bet (Chorus) But life had its twists, and turns along the way Loretta found solace, in another's arms she'd stay I went to prison, for crimes I can't deny Loretta moved on, to escape the heartache and lies (Bridge) Now I'm older, and wiser too Looking back, I wish I knew How to be a better man, a husband and a dad To love without fear, to never feel so sad (Outro) Loretta, I hope you find peace and light Ronald, I wish I had been there to guide you right In my heart, I'll always carry the pain But I'll keep on fighting, to make amends, to heal, to gain