I'll Fight

Album: Baptized (2013)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Chris Daughtry penned this with the San Francisco songwriter and producer busbee, whose other credits include Timbaland featuring Katy Perry's "If We Ever Meet Again," Rascal Flatts' "Summer Nights" and Kelly Clarkson's "Dark Side." The pair also penned together the Break The Spell tracks, "Gone Too Soon" and "Losing My Mind."
  • Daughtry explained the song's meaning to The Hollywood Reporter: "Lyrically, this song is kind of like a letter to my kids, all of them," he said. "No matter where you are, I'm always going to be Dad. I'm always going to fight for you."

Comments: 1

  • Paul from New Haven CtI have always been a fan of Daughtry. This song relates to me because I have a very special friend (who is more like a brother) he picks me up when I feel down. He'll fight for me when the road gets rough. He will lift any burden. And when I listen to this song, it's like he is speaking to me.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Art Alexakis of Everclear

Art Alexakis of EverclearSongwriter Interviews

The lead singer of Everclear, Art is also their primary songwriter.

Rick Astley

Rick AstleySongwriter Interviews

Rick Astley on "Never Gonna Give You Up," "Cry For Help," and his remarkable resurgence that gave him another #1 UK album.

The 10 Bands Most Like Spinal Tap

The 10 Bands Most Like Spinal TapSong Writing

Based on criteria like girlfriend tension, stage mishaps and drummer turnover, these are the 10 bands most like Spinal Tap.

Bryan Adams

Bryan AdamsSongwriter Interviews

What's the deal with "Summer of '69"? Bryan explains what the song is really about, and shares more of his songwriting insights.

Grateful Dead Characters

Grateful Dead CharactersMusic Quiz

Many unusual folks appear in Grateful Dead songs. Can you identify them?

Edie Brickell

Edie BrickellSongwriter Interviews

Edie Brickell on her collaborations with Paul Simon, Steve Martin and Willie Nelson, and her 2021 album with the New Bohemians.