A direct blow to the face by a tightly closed fist knocks you out. By the time you’ve regained consciousness, you find yourself lying with your eyes to the sky, as the pain reaches full, ruthless force. Or maybe you’ve been the lucky contender in such a physical battle and you’ve earned the glory of strutting (or running) away from the former laid-out loser, looking back only to laugh at his pained expense.
Although the outcome of a fight is never certain, despite differences in size and skill, there will always be an inevitable winner and unfortunate loser. We gave you Eight Songs to Start a Fight To, now here are a few songs to celebrate the victory or ease the agony if you ever find yourself in a violent brawl.
“We Are the Champions” – Queen
If this one isn’t obvious when listing triumph tunes, I don’t know what is. Queen is best known for stadium-rock anthems and while “We Will Rock You” is equally as powerful, “We Are the Champions” takes home the gold medal in any fight. The song is taken from the 1977 album News of the World, and although it is mostly associated with victories of the sporting kind, Queen’s power ballad is also fitting for violent encounters and physical altercations, as long as the outcome rests in your favor. Freddy Mercury uses powerful, demanding lyrics while slowly building guitar leads provide an unforgettable backdrop.
“Mama Said Knock You Out” – LL Cool J
Before Ladies Love Cool James graced the big screen in minor yet burly roles, LL spit some confidence under Def Jam records, creating some of the greatest rap songs of the mid 1990s. Although some would argue that Cool J’s presumptuous lyrics are better suited in the beginning of a battle, nobody appreciates false promises. If momma encourages it, you better believe LL is going to follow through with the knockout. Most of the lyrics revolve around LL’s confidence in the rap game, but they can be applied to any sort of physical scramble.
“Bleed it Out” – Linkin Park
Given the right amount of force behind your fist combined with the appropriate point of facial contact, you’re sure to leave your opponent bleeding from the nose. If such a physical dispute lends itself to blood shed (without the use of weaponry, of course) Linkin Park’s “Bleed it Out” is a genuine song to conclude the battle. Taken from the band’s third studio album, Minutes to Midnight, Linkin Park’s blend of rap and heavy guitar riffs surely fuels an adrenaline rush. With lyrics such as, “I bleed it out, digging deeper just to throw it away,” the song suggests that a little bit of blood may be needed to face reality and trudge forward. If that isn’t enough, the video is full of men and women beating the shit out of each other.
“Where is My Mind???” – Pixies
Even though nothing about this Pixies hit concerns physical fighting, its affiliation with David Fincher’s dark, yet comical, Fight Club, renders “Where is My Mind???” perfect for the end of an epic brawl, especially if you’ve suffered an embarrassing loss or if you desperately need to rid yourself of an imaginary, aggressive friend. The Pixies’ apathetic use of weary guitar coupled with disheartening lyrics is sure to provoke some deep contemplation in a defeated mind.
“Bitter Sweet Symphony” – The Verve
One of The Verve’s most memorable tracks is prone to soundtrack the conclusion of any type of physical struggle because, let’s face it, the world of fighting doesn’t always lend itself to desired outcomes. Although Richard Ashcroft says it best when he sings, “It’s a bitter sweet symphony, this life” the song can translate to battles of all types, including legal ones. Spurring a dispute over copyright and plagiarism charges, “Bitter Sweet Symphony” landed Ashcroft and his bandmates in a legal dispute with Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, who claimed the song was too similar to the Stone’s “The Last Time.” In the end, The Rolling Stones took victory in the matter, crediting Richards and Jagger composer rights. Now isn’t that just bittersweet?
“All You Need is Love” – The Beatles
Maybe that fight you’ve been instigating isn’t totally necessary. It could be a simple misunderstanding that ignited adrenaline and raised your fists. If this is ever the situation, and most likely you’ve been in aimless disputes, The Beatles’ longstanding discography supplies a rather fitting track to dissolve unwarranted tension. John Lennon repeatedly harmonizes the essential need for love, while a soft chorus whispers, “Love, love, love,” throughout much of the song. If that isn’t enough to convince you to refrain from brutality, tambourines, trumpets, violins and the entire orchestra instrumentation provides for a very soothing, positive soundscape.
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