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Into the Fray

from Colours by Lisa Maps

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In a way this song is as much of an anthem as the title track, Colours. It reminds me not to quit when things get hard, to remember my progress when I experience setbacks, and to keep believing in myself. And it does it with video game metaphors, because I went through a period in 2018 where I was using them a lot to contextualise my real-life struggles. I found it a really useful way of processing some of my experiences, and putting that into a song was my way of passing that tool on to other people for them to use as well.

lyrics

Are you ready, player one?
Confirm character selection
And press start to continue

It's time to choose your quest
Would you like to change your weapon?
You are leaving the starter zone

So take as much as you can hold
Collect your potions and your gold

'Cause there's a battle up ahead
And they're going to try to break you
So can you hold the line?
Can you save the day this time?
'Cause if it's you against the world
That's how you come to be a hero
So get back into the fray
You will find your way

The fights keep getting harder every time you level up
Can feel like you're going backwards
Like you're never good enough

But are you sure you want to quit now?
Unsaved progress will be lost
Did you forget how far you'd come?

Don't lose your head now that you're here
Your path is clear

'Cause there's a battle up ahead
And once again they'll try to break you
But you can hold the line
You can save the day this time
Because it's you against the world
That's why you get to be the hero
So get back into the fray
You will find your way

And there are some fights you won't win
You'll have to restart once or twice
You can do everything right, but you still have to roll the dice

Just remember why you're here
And give it another try

'Cause there's a battle up ahead
And this might be the big one
So can you hold the line?
Can you save the day this time?
And it's you against the world
You must believe you're gonna make it
You've gotta get into the fray
If you're gonna win the day

'Cause there's a battle up ahead
And once again they'll try to break you
But you can hold the line
You can save the day this time
And it's you against the world
That's why you get to be the hero
So get back into the fray
You will find your way

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from Colours, released March 29, 2019

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Lisa Maps Brisbane, Australia

Lisa Maps is a songwriter with heart – and a penchant for drama. A true storyteller, her songs are distinguished by her thoughtful and honest lyrics and characteristic theatrical delivery. Her music is tactile, intimate and grounded in folk – but with a twist. ... more

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