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17: Fight Night

from 21 Songs in 21 Days by Jon Shaban

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Track 17 of a 21 song album written and recorded in 21 days during lockdown in South Africa because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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I’m always picking my fights anticipating I’ll lose
I’ve still got blood on my knuckles and the tops of shoes
From the last time
I’ve got bruises all over from absorbing the blows
I’ve never been good at confrontation, it shows
In my eye line

It takes a certain kind of person to battle it out
With a head full of ringing and blood in their mouth
It’s just a matter of time until you throw in the towel
But something deep inside you keeps you fighting for hours
Life’s got a weakness, just wait for your chance
Keep your body protected and the bad times will pass
Listen to the voice that stops you coming in last
Take it when you get it and it’s your hand that will raise to the sky

Who brings a blunt knife to a fist fight
On the cold nights the darkness seems more dark
Be the good guy through the bad times
Keep your head up and focus on the light
We’re on our way to victory

I can see in your eyes that you’re finding your spark
It’s the thing you will need to guide you safe on the path
To redemption
As long as you’re happy at the end of the day
Winning or losing doesn’t matter they say
What do you think

It takes a certain type of person to find good in this world
With a body of bruises but a positive soul
It’s just a matter of time until you start to excel
And your enemies discover the true meaning of hell
So hold your thumbs in tightly when forming a fist
Punch straight through your target with the strength in your wrists
Some will connect nicely and the others may miss
Take it when you get it and it’s your hand that will raise to the sky

Who brings a blunt knife to a fist fight
On the cold nights the darkness seems more dark
Be the good guy through the bad times
Keep your head up and focus on the light
We’re on our way to victory

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from 21 Songs in 21 Days, track released April 12, 2020
Additional vocals by Corne Opperman

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Jon Shaban Cape Town, South Africa

JON SHABAN IS A SINGER SONGWRITER BASED IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA. SHORTLY AFTER QUITTING HIS JOB AND COMMITTING TO BEING A FULL-TIME ARTIST, JON LAUNCHED HIS FIRST ALBUM IN 2015 TITLED ‘FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE’ AND HAS SINCE TOURED RELENTLESSLY BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY WITH HIS SOLO MATERIAL AND HIS BAND, THE SHABS. ... more

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