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FIGHTING WITH MYSELF
(Chris Hludzik)
I'm not happy but I'm trying
I'd tell the truth but I'd be lying
These days I'm less than OK
I just let the chips fall where they may
I'm hopeful but I'm bitter
I never was an easy quitter
I ride things out to the end
There's no point in trying to make amends
CHORUS:
Because I'm fighting with myself
And I always seem to lose
Yes I'm fighting with myself
And it's not a battle that I would choose
I'm grown but I'm a child
My emotions still run wild
Things never did turn clear
My experience became fear
I know but I'm still clueless
Some days I feel I just can't do this
"Hold your head up" they all say
But thoughts get heavier every day
CHORUS:
BRIDGE:
So I will carry on
Although I don't know how
I'll put my pain aside
And try to live for now
Yes I will carry on
Although I don't know why
I'll go from strength to strength
To live, the past must die
I'm not happy but I'm trying
I have to smile to keep from crying
Some days you won't be OK
But it won't always be that way
LAST CHORUSES:
'Cause you're just fighting with yourself
And you're trying hard to win
When you're fighting with yourself
It's all about the state of mind you're in
And we're all fighting with ourselves
And we're trying not to lose
Yes we're fighting with ourselves
And it's not a battle that anyone would choose
©2023, Chris Hludzik.
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FIGHTING WITH MYSELF
(Chris Hludzik)
I'm not happy but I'm trying
I'd tell the truth but I'd be lying
These days I'm less than OK
I just let the chips fall where they may
I'm hopeful but I'm bitter
I never was an easy quitter
I ride things out to the end
There's no point in trying to make amends
CHORUS:
Because I'm fighting with myself
And I always seem to lose
Yes I'm fighting with myself
And it's not a battle that I would choose
I'm grown but I'm a child
My emotions still run wild
Things never did turn clear
My experience became fear
I know but I'm still clueless
Some days I feel I just can't do this
"Hold your head up" they all say
But thoughts get heavier every day
CHORUS:
BRIDGE:
So I will carry on
Although I don't know how
I'll put my pain aside
And try to live for now
Yes I will carry on
Although I don't know why
I'll go from strength to strength
To live, the past must die
I'm not happy but I'm trying
I have to smile to keep from crying
Some days you won't be OK
But it won't always be that way
LAST CHORUSES:
'Cause you're just fighting with yourself
And you're trying hard to win
When you're fighting with yourself
It's all about the state of mind you're in
And we're all fighting with ourselves
And we're trying not to lose
Yes we're fighting with ourselves
And it's not a battle that anyone would choose
©2023, Chris Hludzik.
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FIGHTING WITH MYSELF
(Chris Hludzik)
I'm not happy but I'm trying
I'd tell the truth but I'd be lying
These days I'm less than OK
I just let the chips fall where they may
I'm hopeful but I'm bitter
I never was an easy quitter
I ride things out to the end
There's no point in trying to make amends
CHORUS:
Because I'm fighting with myself
And I always seem to lose
Yes I'm fighting with myself
And it's not a battle that I would choose
I'm grown but I'm a child
My emotions still run wild
Things never did turn clear
My experience became fear
I know but I'm still clueless
Some days I feel I just can't do this
"Hold your head up" they all say
But thoughts get heavier every day
CHORUS:
BRIDGE:
So I will carry on
Although I don't know how
I'll put my pain aside
And try to live for now
Yes I will carry on
Although I don't know why
I'll go from strength to strength
To live, the past must die
I'm not happy but I'm trying
I have to smile to keep from crying
Some days you won't be OK
But it won't always be that way
LAST CHORUSES:
'Cause you're just fighting with yourself
And you're trying hard to win
When you're fighting with yourself
It's all about the state of mind you're in
And we're all fighting with ourselves
And we're trying not to lose
Yes we're fighting with ourselves
And it's not a battle that anyone would choose
©2023, Chris Hludzik.
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FIGHTING WITH MYSELF
(Chris Hludzik)
I'm not happy but I'm trying
I'd tell the truth but I'd be lying
These days I'm less than OK
I just let the chips fall where they may
I'm hopeful but I'm bitter
I never was an easy quitter
I ride things out to the end
There's no point in trying to make amends
CHORUS:
Because I'm fighting with myself
And I always seem to lose
Yes I'm fighting with myself
And it's not a battle that I would choose
I'm grown but I'm a child
My emotions still run wild
Things never did turn clear
My experience became fear
I know but I'm still clueless
Some days I feel I just can't do this
"Hold your head up" they all say
But thoughts get heavier every day
CHORUS:
BRIDGE:
So I will carry on
Although I don't know how
I'll put my pain aside
And try to live for now
Yes I will carry on
Although I don't know why
I'll go from strength to strength
To live, the past must die
I'm not happy but I'm trying
I have to smile to keep from crying
Sometimes you won't be OK
But it won't always be that way
LAST CHORUSES:
'Cause you're just fighting with yourself
And sometimes you just can't win
When you're fighting with yourself
It's all about the state of mind you're in
And we're all fighting with ourselves
And we're trying not to lose
Yes we're fighting with ourselves
And it's not a battle that anyone would choose
©2023, Chris Hludzik.
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"FIGHTING WITH MYSELF" is Chris Hludzik's first new single in nearly 3 years and precedes the release of "The Sky's Limit", his first new E.P. since 2018's "Another Last Stand". "Fighting With Myself" is a song that explores the human condition in a way that all listeners will relate to.
This single includes 3 unique mixes of the song:
The "E.P." Version - which contains all the elements of the song
The "No Orchestra" Version - which omits just the strings and brass
The "Stripped" Version - which omits just the drums and electric guitars
Plus the demo version.
released October 6, 2023
CHRIS HLUDZIK
Fighting With Myself
1. E.P. Version*
2. No Orchestra Version
3. Stripped Version
4. Demo Version
CHRIS HLUDZIK - Lead Vocal, Bass, Rhythm and Lead Guitars
BRYAN BROPHY - Drums/Percussion, Backing Vocals
ADAM KIME - Strings and Brass Programming
Written by Chris Hludzik.
Engineered by Chris Hludzik EXCEPT Strings and Brass Programming, engineered by Adam Kime.
Produced by Chris Hludzik and Bryan Brophy.
Arranged by Chris Hludzik and Bryan Brophy
EXCEPT lead guitar, string and brass arrangements, which were by Adam Kime.
"E.P." and "No Orchestra" Versions mixed by Joe "Wiggy" Wegleski at SI Studios.
"Stripped" Version mixed by Chris Hludzik.
Mastered by Tom Borthwick at SI Studios.
Artwork photography, concept, design and layout by Chris Hludzik.
* From the E.P. "THE SKY'S LIMIT"
Administered by SOUNDS GOOD GUYS MUSIC, BMI.
©2023, Chris Hludzik.
www.chrishludzik.com
