#5 English Song

Brighter - Against The Current (click the link)

Lyrics:

(1)

It's a brand new day, it's never too late to start

Can't live this life with an empty heart

(2)

Sometimes we gotta risk all to chase a dream

If we dive in head first, all nothing kind of  thing

(1)(2)

Every single time that we lay it on the line

It's a roller coaster ride for one

When we Know it's do or die and you're running out of time

We've gotta give it all we've got, all we've got!

Chorus:

I want something more, a life worth fighting for

I don't need a reason, to set the world on dire

And burn a little bit brighter now

There's something beautiful hiding in the shadows

So set the world on fire

Let's burn a little bit brighter now!

(x2)

I'm front line and won't run for cover

Can't stand by and wait like the others

Head held high cause I'm burning brighter

Yeah I'm burning brighter

The song introduction:

Brighter sang by Against The Current who is an American pop rock band based in Poughkeepsie, New York, formed in 2011. The band consists of the lead vocalist Chrissy Costanza, guitarist Dan Gow, and drummer Will Ferri. In the early years, they almost cover other songs and post them on Youtube. Nowadays, they have released more than ten original songs.

Three words/phrases:

set sth./sb. on fire phrase

to cause something or someone to start burning:

A peace activist had set herself on fire in protest over the government's involvement in the war.

head held high → held your head high phrase

to be very confident and proud:

If you know that you did your best, you can hold your head high.

lay sth. on the line phrase

to risk harm to something:

I'd be laying my career/life on the line by giving you that information.

The reason why I love this song.

I love this song is not only because of the band but also the meaning of the lyrics. This song is filled with positive lyrics that tell about people to hold their time and try something new. It also wishes people don't afraid to attempt, you should believe yourself and keep on going. When I hear these, I'll cheer up and have more confidence to do everything. Even, my mood will get better.

As for the band, the vocalist, Chrissy, has a special personality when she sang a song. Her unique voice matches with the inspiring lyrics are a wonderful combination, and that is also why this is one of my favorite songs so far.