The Fighter

Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood

About The Fighter

"The Fighter" is a song co-written and recorded by New Zealand-born Australian country music singer Keith Urban featuring Carrie Underwood as a duet. It was released on 6 February 2017 as the fifth and final single from Urban's 2016 album, Ripcord. Urban co-wrote and co-produced this song with busbee. The song has entered the record charts of Australia, Canada, the United States, Belgium, and Scotland, where it became Urban's first song to enter the Scottish and Belgian charts.  


Year:
2016
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I know he hurt you
Made you scared of love, too scared to love
He didn't deserve you
'Cause you're precious heart is a precious heart
He didn't know what he had and I thank God, oh, oh, oh
And it's gonna take just a little time
But you're gonna see that I was born to love you

What if I fall (I won't let you fall)
What if I cry (I'll never make you cry)
And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter)
When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter
What if I fall (I won't let you fall)
What if I cry I promise I'll never make you cry
And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter)
When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter

Look in the mirror
You're beautiful, so beautiful
I'm here to remind you
You're my only one, let me be the one
To heal all the pain that he put you through
It's a love like you never knew
Just let me show you

What if I fall (I won't let you fall)
What if I cry (I'll never make you cry)
And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter)
When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter
What if I fall (I won't let you fall)
What if I cry I promise I'll never make you cry
And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter)
When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter

I wanna believe that you got me baby
I swear I do from now until the next life
I wanna love, wanna give you all my heart

What if I fall (I won't let you fall)
What if I cry (I'll never make you cry)
And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter)
When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter
What if I fall (I won't let you fall)
What if I cry I promise I'll never make you cry
And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter)
When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter

What if I fall
What if I cry
And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter)
When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter

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Keith Urban

Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967) is a New Zealand-born Australian country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States, Canada and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age. In 1991, he released a self-titled debut album, and charted four singles in Australia before moving to the United States in 1992. Eventually, Urban found work as a session guitarist before starting a band known as The Ranch, which recorded one studio album on Capitol Records and charted two singles on the Billboard country charts. more »

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Written by: Keith Urban, Michael James Ryan Busbee

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date and Chart Success
Released on May 13, 2016, "The Fighter" is a duet between Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. The song quickly gained traction, reaching no. 2 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and no. 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Keith Urban’s ninth studio album ‘Ripcord.’ The album debuted at no. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.
Song Inspiration
The song is inspired by conversations Keith used to have with his wife, Nicole Kidman when they first started dating. He felt it was a form of reassurance that he was there for her.
Genre Blending
The track's style merges country and pop genres displaying Urban's famous arrangement style that often leans into pop music territory.
Awards and Nominations
"The Fighter" won the Country Music Association Award for "Musical Event of the Year" in 2017 and was nominated for a Grammy for "Best Country Duo/Group Performance" in 2018.
Music Video Popularity
The song’s official music video, featuring Urban and Underwood, has garnered more than 85 million views on YouTube, further underpinning the track's widespread success.
Unexpected Collaboration
The collaboration between Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood was a pleasant surprise to many fans because it was the first time they recorded a duet, although they had previously performed live together.
Co-writing
In addition to being a duet, "The Fighter" is also a co-write. Keith Urban collaborated with songwriter and producer, Busbee, to put the song together.
Live Performances
The live performances of "The Fighter" have been extremely well-received. Urban and Underwood delivered a memorable performance at the 2017 Grammy Awards.
Cover Versions
During the song's height in popularity, many artists and fans across the world uploaded their cover versions of "The Fighter" on various platforms including YouTube and TikTok, further attesting to the song's widespread influence and popularity.

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