Future Islands - 'The Fight' (Official Video)

Video by Jayla Smith

It wasn’t all a scream
We packed away the dream
And pocketed the loss
In a world without
A little bit of doubt
Are we just the cost?
I couldn’t stand the rain
So I ran away
And all I found was snow

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Now I’m back on my own
Another winter in shadow
In shadow
Can I do it alone?
Now I’m back in my cell
Back with myself
Waiting on the phone

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But I will, I will keep fighting
I won’t fade away
I will face every day
As if it’s my last one
And I will keep you safe
Just like our past was
Fight for love every day

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The day I went away
From everything I chose
To everything I own
Was the day I lost
It wasn’t only you
Or the springing well of youth
But the certainty of love

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Now I’m back on my own
Another winter in shadow
Just me and my shadow
Can I do it alone?
Now I’m back in my cell
Back in my shell
But I’m backing myself

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Cuz I will, I will keep fighting
I won’t fade away
I will face every day
As if it’s my last one
And I will keep you close
Just like our past was
Fight for love every day
Cuz this could be my last one

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This could be my last one
Could be my last one
This could be my last one
So I will keep fighting
I will keep fighting
I’ll keep on fighting
And I’ll fight every day

[TheMary-mx]

This is one of the songs that saved my life

[squarecircle]

music by future islands is like having your brain flushed clean by a wave of fresh foamy sea water.

[PeaceableGrace]

It's been a tough day and I came home, sat down beside my dog, listened to this and reminded myself how beautiful it is to exhale. Whatever my mood, it's in your music that I find the remedy 🙏 Thank you 💚

[filming]

Being a single father dealing with their mother takes it from me, I’ve fought for the 50/50 I have and it’s been a terrible week. It’s like you guys knew it lol, this song just reminds me of my daughters, the fight a father has to give and the love my daughters deserve. Thank you guys

[ThePhysics_show]

it really feels very good when reading such beautiful comments like sharing own feelings. In this era people who listen to to future islands have a really beautiful soul . lots of love and blessings for the community 😊

[Second_City_Collective]

This song came out a day before my daughter died. And it helped me clear some really really dark thoughts, thank you guys for lighting a light with this beautiful piece.

[bruceaisher]

I feel so sorry for Sam splitting up with his fiance - you can really feel the pain in his voice. All will be well in the end lad.

[alannewbury]

Surely one ot the most underated bands ever stunningly beautiful as ever quality real music

[piperofsimms]

Wow ! Sam killed the vocal. The whole song full of subtle excellence. Bravo !

[ianmckinzie]

This song is freaking awesome, and relatable. It speaks to a piece of the human condition that I think we all have.

[japhiahuhndorf]

This is beautiful and Sam's vocals convey emotion so well. I can't wait for the album

[aryanshekarchi]

So we are getting ready for another marathon of listening to new track

[Chivamemo]

When people asked me what was my favorite concert, I always answer: " are you counting future islands? Because those are my top 3 favorite live shows of all time, Roger waters is a far 4th place" I can't wait to see you guys for the fourth time here un Guadalajara!!

[BryTheNiceGuy]

Their music is something that always makes me feel nostalgic. What a feeling.

[PapaRedBeard]

I will keep fighting, I won't fade away, I will face everything. These thoughts of suicide, uncontrollable stress, and struggling with uncertainty are mine to fight, this will not be my last day. You deserve to be fought for, so fight for yourself.

[tatenaibenbusi]

What a song! It made me cry and really caught me off guard. The soulful, maybe Soul-inspired verse and the beautiful chorus..and the lyrics which are straightforward, not shrouded. Just beautiful.

[SumChap]

Top Spotify artist last two years, this is why. Class as usual.

[nivek]

Best band ever, amazing voice, makes you think and contemplate

[brenski]

beautiful song. i seriously dont understand how you guys keep hitting so many home runs. incredible musicians.

[thebesttelevisionseries]

I’m not gonna lie. This is one of the best songs that I’ve ever listen to.