Prizefighter
Trisha Yearwood, Kelly Clarkson
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Here you are face to face, with you greatest test of faith It lookin’ good but you wouldn’t run even if you could 'Cause you know whats on the line, it’s win or lose, do or die Every swing’s coming fast and the punches knock you back When you hit the ground, you find your wings You go one more round when that bell rings They say you’re done, but here you come You’re a hammer hittin’, spittin’ fire, prizefighter When you’re sweating from the fear, you look it the eye Turn the sound of defeat into your battle cry Stakes are down, you’re outta luck Look at you, smiling with a shiner, standing higher Prizefighter When you see ‘em shake their heads, that’s when you start seein’ red From your head down to your toes, you find your glory, strength and hope Come on, come on, comeback kid show ‘em how you never quit You’re gonna rise from the pain, like a hurricane When you hit the ground, you find your wings You go one more round when that bell rings They say you’re done, but here you come You’re a hammer hittin’, spittin’ fire, prizefighter When you’re sweating from the fear, you look it the eye Turn the sound of defeat into your battle cry Stakes are down, you’re outta luck Look at you, smiling with a shiner, standing higher Prizefighter When you’re sweating from the fear, you look it the eye Turn the sound of defeat into your battle cry Stakes are down, you’re outta luck Look at you, smiling with a shiner, standing higher Prizefighter Yeah Look at you standing tall (look at you standing tall) And you still ain’t had enough (and you still ain’t had enough) Look at you standing tall (look at you standing tall) And you still ain’t had enough (and you still ain’t had enough)
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Written by: ROSS COPPERMAN, JESSI ALEXANDER, SARAH BUXTON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Prizefighter" is a song by American country music artist Trisha Yearwood. It was first released on September 15, 2014.
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Album InformationThe song was the lead single from Yearwood's twelfth studio album, "Prizefighter: Hit After Hit," which was released on November 17, 2014. The album combines Yearwood's greatest hits with new single tracks like "Prizefighter".
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CollaborationThe song "Prizefighter" features vocals from Yearwood's long-time collaborator and friend, Kelly Clarkson.
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Song Theme"Prizefighter" is an inspiring song with a theme of resilience and fighting against odds. The lyrics portray a motif of being a fighter, regardless of the challenges that come one's way.
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Chart PerformanceDespite having a strong message, the song didn't perform as expected on the charts. It peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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Visual RepresentationThe music video for "Prizefighter" is a live performance from Yearwood and Clarkson, showcasing the deep emotional depth of the song.
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Lyricists and ComposersThe song was written by Jessi Alexander, Ross Copperman, and Sarah Buxton. The writing team is recognized in the country music industry for their poignant lyrics.
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Personal SignificanceYearwood admitted in some interviews that "Prizefighter" holds a special place for her. It signifies bouncing back in times when she felt her career was waning and proved to be a song of resilience for her just as the lyrics suggest.
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Event Performances"Prizefighter" is often played at Yearwood's concerts as an encore, with Clarkson occasionally making guest appearances.
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Reception from CriticsWhile the commercial success was not huge, critics generally favored the song for its powerful message and Yearwood's emotive singing skill.
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