Battlefield

Jordin Sparks

About Battlefield

"Battlefield" is a song by the American singer Jordin Sparks, taken from her sophomore studio album of the same name. It was written by Louis Biancaniello, Ryan Tedder, Sam Watters and Wayne Wilkins, while production of the song was helmed by Tedder and The Runaways. "Battlefield" was released digitally in the United States on May 8, 2009, as the album's lead single. "Battlefield" is a mid-tempo ballad which draws from the genres of pop, R&B, pop rock and soft rock. The song's lyrics revolve around "a tumultuous relationship where neither side wants to compromise. " The song's lyrical theme received comparisons to Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield" (1983), and its production was compared to Benatar's "We Belong" (1984). "Battlefield" was well received by most music critics who praised its production and lyrics. In the United States, "Battlefield" reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number six on the Pop Songs chart. Outside of the US, it reached number three in New Zealand, number four in Australia and number five in Canada, reached the top ten in Ireland, and the top twenty in the United Kingdom. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Philip Andelman. It features Sparks on a field and flanked by flashing lights and smoke. To promote the song, Sparks performed on televised shows which included American Idol and Good Morning America. The song has been covered by English alternative rock band Fightstar which was performed on the television show One Life to Live. 


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2009
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Don't try to explain your mind
I know what's happening here
One minute, it's love
And, suddenly, it's like a battlefield

One word turns into a war
Why is it the smallest things that tear us down
My world's nothing when you're gone
I'm out here without a shield, can't go back, now

Both hands tied behind my back for nothing, oh no
These times when we climb so fast to fall, again
Why we gotta fall for it, now

I never meant to start a war
You know, I never wanna hurt you
Don't even know we're fighting for
Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield
Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield
Why does love always feel like

Can't swallow our pride
Neither of us wanna raise that flag, mm
If we can't surrender
Then, we're both gonna lose we have, oh, no

Both hands tied behind my back for nothing (nothing) oh no
These times when we climb so fast to fall, again
I don't wanna fall for it, now

I never meant to start a war
You know, I never wanna hurt you
Don't even know we're fighting for
Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield
Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield
Better go and get your armor
(get your armor) get your armor (get your armor)
I guess you better go and get your armor
(get your armor) get your armor (get your armor)
I guess you better go and get your

We could pretend that we are friends, tonight (oh)
And, in the morning, we wake up, and we'd be alright
Cause, baby, we don't have to fight
And I don't want this love to feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield
Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield
I guess you better go and get your armor

I never meant to start a war
You know, I never wanna hurt you
Don't even know we're fighting for
Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield
Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield, a battlefield
I guess you better go and get your armor
(get your armor) get your armor (get your armor)
I guess you better go and get your armor
(get your armor) get your armor (get your armor)
Why does love always feel like (oh, oh)
Why does love always feel like a battlefield, a battlefield

I never meant to start a war
Don't even know what we're fighting for
I never meant to start a war
Don't even know what we're fighting for

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Jordin Sparks

Jordin Brianna Sparks (born December 22, 1989) is an American pop and R&B recording artist, songwriter and actress. At the age of 17, Sparks won the sixth season of American Idol, becoming the youngest winner in American Idol history and remains as the most recent female to win American Idol. Her self-titled debut album was released in 2007, which spawned two top-ten singles on the US Billboard Hot 100—"Tattoo" and "No Air" (with Chris Brown)—and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album managed to sell more than two million copies worldwide. "No Air" is currently the third highest-selling single by any American Idol contestant, selling over three million digital copies in the US. The song earned Sparks her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop C… more »

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Written by: LOUIS BIANCANIELLO, RYAN TEDDER, SAM WATTERS, WAYNE WILKINS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave

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13 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"Battlefield" by Jordin Sparks reached No. 10 on Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it Sparks' third top-ten hit on the chart.
Song Production
The song was produced by hitmaker Ryan Tedder, who is also the frontman for the pop-rock band OneRepublic.
Genre Classification
"Battlefield" is a pop and R&B song, demonstrating Jordin Sparks' diverse vocal performance.
Songwriters
Besides Ryan Tedder, the song was also written by Louis Biancaniello, Sam Watters, and Wayne Wilkins, all of whom have written numerous hits for other artists.
Release Date
The song was released as a lead single in May 2009 from Sparks' second studio album, also called "Battlefield."
Album Performance
The "Battlefield" album debuted and peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 48,000 copies in its first week.
Critical Reception
Critics provided mixed to positive reviews for "Battlefield", with many praising Sparks' vocal performance.
Music Video
The music video for "Battlefield" was directed by Philip Andelman and it features Sparks as a woman caught in the middle of a romantic battle with her boyfriend.
Award Nominations
"Battlefield" received a nomination for Choice Love Song at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards.
Song Interpretation
The song metaphorically uses the language of war to describe a romantic relationship, implying that love can be as complex and difficult as a battlefield.
Commercial Use
"Battlefield" was featured in several advertisements and promotional spots for TV shows like "The Hills" and "The Bachelorette."
Global Performance
Besides its success in the U.S., "Battlefield" also charted within the top 10 in six other countries, including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
Live Performances
Jordin Sparks performed "Battlefield" in numerous TV shows including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, American Idol, Good Morning America, and The Wendy Williams Show.

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