The Fighter
Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood
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I know he hurt you Made you scared of love, too scared to love He didn't deserve you 'Cause you're precious heart is a precious heart He didn't know what he had and I thank God, oh, oh, oh And it's gonna take just a little time But you're gonna see that I was born to love you What if I fall (I won't let you fall) What if I cry (I'll never make you cry) And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter) When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter What if I fall (I won't let you fall) What if I cry I promise I'll never make you cry And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter) When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter Look in the mirror You're beautiful, so beautiful I'm here to remind you You're my only one, let me be the one To heal all the pain that he put you through It's a love like you never knew Just let me show you What if I fall (I won't let you fall) What if I cry (I'll never make you cry) And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter) When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter What if I fall (I won't let you fall) What if I cry I promise I'll never make you cry And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter) When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter I wanna believe that you got me baby I swear I do from now until the next life I wanna love, wanna give you all my heart What if I fall (I won't let you fall) What if I cry (I'll never make you cry) And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter) When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter What if I fall (I won't let you fall) What if I cry I promise I'll never make you cry And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter) When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter What if I fall What if I cry And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter) When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter
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Written by: Keith Urban, Michael James Ryan Busbee
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Chart SuccessReleased on May 13, 2016, "The Fighter" is a duet between Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. The song quickly gained traction, reaching no. 2 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and no. 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of Keith Urban’s ninth studio album ‘Ripcord.’ The album debuted at no. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.
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Song InspirationThe song is inspired by conversations Keith used to have with his wife, Nicole Kidman when they first started dating. He felt it was a form of reassurance that he was there for her.
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Genre BlendingThe track's style merges country and pop genres displaying Urban's famous arrangement style that often leans into pop music territory.
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Awards and Nominations"The Fighter" won the Country Music Association Award for "Musical Event of the Year" in 2017 and was nominated for a Grammy for "Best Country Duo/Group Performance" in 2018.
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Music Video PopularityThe song’s official music video, featuring Urban and Underwood, has garnered more than 85 million views on YouTube, further underpinning the track's widespread success.
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Unexpected CollaborationThe collaboration between Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood was a pleasant surprise to many fans because it was the first time they recorded a duet, although they had previously performed live together.
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Co-writingIn addition to being a duet, "The Fighter" is also a co-write. Keith Urban collaborated with songwriter and producer, Busbee, to put the song together.
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Live PerformancesThe live performances of "The Fighter" have been extremely well-received. Urban and Underwood delivered a memorable performance at the 2017 Grammy Awards.
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Cover VersionsDuring the song's height in popularity, many artists and fans across the world uploaded their cover versions of "The Fighter" on various platforms including YouTube and TikTok, further attesting to the song's widespread influence and popularity.
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