Fighting in a Sack
The Shins
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Just last night I woke from some unconscionable dream Had it nailed to my forehead again To keep this boat afloat Well there were things you can't afford to know So I save all my breath for the sails But you'll find those lingering voices Are just your ego's attempt to make it all clean and nice And make a moron out of you Walking a bridge on weakening cables Huddled up in fear and hate because we know our fate And it's a lot to put us through Most ideas turn to dust There are few in which we all can trust Haven't you noticed I've been shedding all of mine? So let's abandon that track And leave our fathers fighting in a sack 'Cause we are way too wise-assed for that You might find some fools at your doorstep Hustling the latest changes to the book that's the strangest In an attempt to multiply Marionettes on weakening cables Huddled up with fear and hate Because they know their fate and it's a lot to put them through We've taken on a climb And it's long enough to put the best of us on our backs Walking up a slide And there are those we know who'd have us five miles off the track You'll find those lingering voices Are just your ego's attempt to make it all clean and nice And make a moron out of you Crossing the bridge on weakening cables Huddled up with fear and hate because we know our fate And it's a lot to put us through
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Written by: James Russell Mercer
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11 facts about this song
Band OriginThe Shins, the creators of "Fighting in a Sack," initially surfaced in the indie music scene from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Album Information"Fighting in a Sack" comes from the album "Chutes Too Narrow," which is the band's second studio album released in 2003.
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Critical AcclaimThe album "Chutes Too Narrow," featuring "Fighting in a Sack," was well-received by critics, and is considered one of the best albums of 2003.
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Song InspirationThe song, like much of the album, reflects a bit of the heartache and confusion the band's primary songwriter, James Mercer, experienced during a relationship breakdown.
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Unique Sound"Fighting in a Sack" reflects the band's distinct sound, blending into a rather unusual genre blend of indie rock, pop, and folk music.
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Song RuntimeThe song has a running length of three minutes and twenty seconds.
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Band Line UpWhen "Fighting in a Sack" was recorded, The Shins consisted of James Mercer (lead vocals, guitar), Marty Crandall (keyboard, backup vocals), Neal Langford (guitar), and Jesse Sandoval (drums).
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics suggest themes of internal struggle or conflict, hence the metaphor, "fighting in a sack."
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Album ProducerThe album "Chutes Too Narrow," which includes "Fighting in a Sack," was produced by Phil Ek, who is well-known for his work with other indie rock bands such as Band of Horses and Fleet Foxes.
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Song PopularityDespite being a fan favorite, "Fighting in a Sack" was not released as a single and thus didn't chart, but the album itself reached the top of the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThough not its most famous track, "Fighting in a Sack" was indeed featured on the popular medical drama TV show "House" in Season 1.
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