Battleships

Daughtry

About Battleships

"Battleships" is a song recorded by American rock band Daughtry for their fourth studio album, Baptized (2013). The song was written by Daughtry frontman Chris Daughtry, Sam Hollander, and Martin Johnson, while production was handled by Johnson. It was serviced to hot adult contemporary radio in the US through RCA Records on May 12, 2014, as the third overall single from the album and the second to be promoted in North America. The song debuted at number 38 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.  


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2013
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I’m sinking inside
And the maps and lines are broken down tonight.
I swallow my pride
But we’re drowning in the ocean and it’s tearing my heart open

Baby we’re high then we’re low, first it’s yes then it’s no,
And we’re changing like the tides
Yeah, but I want you, I need you,
And I guarantee you we’ll make it out alive

'Cause I don’t wanna fight no more,
Even when the waves get rough
I don’t wanna see the day we say we’ve had enough

And I don’t wanna fight this war
Bullets coming off our lips
But we stick to our guns and we love like battleships.
Like battleships.

Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes

Bombs fly through the air
And I know that we’re both playing not so fair.
Ohh, show, show me you care
I got my white flag up and it’s waving
'Cause you know this love’s worth saving baby.

We’re high then we’re low, first it’s yes then it’s no,
And we’re changing like the tides
Yeah, but I want you, I need you,
And I guarantee you we’ll make it out alive

'Cause I don’t wanna fight no more,
Even when the waves get rough
I don’t wanna see the day we say we’ve had enough

And I don’t wanna fight this war
Bullets coming off our lips
But we stick to our guns and we love like battleships.
Like battleships.

Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And we love, yeah we love
And we love, yeah we love

I’m sinking inside
Can we finally put our weapons down tonight?

'Cause I don’t wanna fight no more,
Even when the waves get rough
I don’t wanna see the day we say we’ve had enough

And I don’t wanna fight this war
Bullets coming off our lips
But we stick to our guns and we love like battleships.
Like battleships.

Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And the cannon goes
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom, boom, boom
Boom, ba-boom, boom, ba-boom
And we love like battleships.

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Daughtry

Daughtry ( /ˈdɔːtri/) is an American rock band from North Carolina, formed and fronted by American Idol season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry in 2006. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2006. The disc reached number one for two non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200, outsold Idol winner Taylor Hicks's debut album, sold more than four million copies and was named the number one selling album of 2007 by Billboard. Their album is also the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history. The first single from the album, "It's Not Over", was the eighth most played song across all formats on U.S. radio in 2007, and their second single from the album, "Home", was the tenth most played song in the U.S. of 2007. The band's second album, Leave This … more »

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Written by: MARTIN JOHNSON, CHRIS DAUGHTRY, SAM HOLLANDER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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14 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Battleships" is predominantly classified under the genre of Pop and Rock, featuring elements of alternative rock.
Lyric Analysis
The lyrics of "Battleships" are notably deep and emotional, suggestive of a broken relationship represented metaphorically by colliding battleships.
Album Information
"Battleships" is a part of Daughtry's fourth studio album "Baptized" which was released in November 2013.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Battleships" gained a significant fan base and performed well on various music streams.
Song Duration
The duration of "Battleships" is approximately 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
Songwriters
The song was written by Chris Daughtry, Josh Paul, Sam Hollander, Martin Johnson, and Kyle Cook. An interesting fact is that Martin Johnson is the frontman of pop-rock band 'Boys Like Girls'.
Production
Sam Hollander and Martin Johnson served as the producers of the song.
Reception from Fans
Fans mostly praised the song for its metaphorical and heartfelt lyrics related to relationship clashes, commonly associated with most of Daughtry songs.
Musical Arrangement
The instrumental arrangement of the song includes notable elements of electric guitar, percussion, and piano, combined with Chris Daughtry's powerful vocals.
Background
The song is believed to be influenced by the personal experiences of Chris Daughtry, the band's frontman, who often uses music as a means to express his feelings and emotions.
Metaphorical Interpretation
The metaphor in "Battleships" – two people in a relationship compared to battling ships – is appreciated and often analyzed by fans and critics for its deep and thoughtful symbolism.
Notable Performances
Although "Battleships" wasn't released as a single, it was included in the setlist of the 'Baptized World Tour' where it received a positive audience response.
Digital Platforms
"Battleships" is available on various digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube where it has garnered millions of listens.
Music Style
The song, like many others from Daughtry, boasts a distinctive sound which is characterized by expressive vocals, potent lyrics, and a fusion of pop-rock elements.

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