Five For Fighting – Michael Jordan

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My shirt, my hat, my books
A trip to the zoo
My couch, remote, a large coke yea
I'd get on my knees, my God,
If I could

I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give to be you

My job, my car, my cash
My house on the hill
My piano, I'd burn to ashes (yea)
I'd get on my knees, my God,
If I could

I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give to be you

My voice, my worm, my wife
A first born or two
I'd give the knife, my Mike if just,
Cut me at the knees
My God (My Jordan)

I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give anything
I would give to be you

Whoo hoo
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

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Track duration: 03:05

"Michael Jordan" as written by John Ondrasik

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    General Comment:I also think this song is very different from Superman. I believe this song is about desperately longing and pining for something or to be like someone. Superman, I however is about how our "heroes" and role models are merely people, who inherently have flaws and shortcomings despite our romanticized notions of who they are.
    Flag Miraclewhip325on September 01, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:"my worm" hmmm he really wants to be michael jordan... realllllllllllly creepy
    Flag fpoppqon April 03, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:i think the song speaks for itself. if i recall correctly, John Ondrasik is a big sports fan (hence Five For Fighting refering to hockey). i think the song is about himself wanting to be a successful athlete more than a musician, even though he enjoys being one. the thing that's holding him back is he is a much better musician than an athlete. that's why he'd give up his voice, he'd burn his piano, etc. also, if he gave up all the materials of value (car, cash) he would be able to get all that back anyway, because he'd be rich.

    i also like the theory of it being about obsessive fans. i love how throughout the song, he uses the phrase "my God," but the last time he says it, he says "my God" and then a second name, "my Jordan." God has been replaced by Micahel. very creepy feel with an artistic touch. love it.
    Flag johnelitiston August 07, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:I think this song is actually the opposite of "Superman". "Superman" is a song from the celebrity's point of view -- reminding you that they are just people (like everyone else). This song is from the point of view of an obsessive fan, who would sacrifice anything to BE that person. While the song is written to Michael Jordan, it's obvious it could be about anyone who is worshiped obsessively, including possibly the singer himself, or rock stars in general. I think the point here is to show how dangerous it is for us to define our celebrities as symbols. Jordan is the symbol of the ultimate success in your chosen field. We become less human when we worship other people as though they themselves were beyond.
    Flag TheTANKon January 17, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:yeah, this song creeped me out too... it reminds me of a friend of mine who gets super obsessed with celebrities... i really worry about her... perhaps i should play her that song
    Flag antisheepon April 14, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:similar to thier hit "superman" i think this is a song about hero worship
    Flag cdineroon April 04, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:The best stalker song since 'Every Breath You Take'.
    Flag y7000kon July 24, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:The best stalker song since 'Every Breath You Take'.
    Flag y7000kon July 24, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:i love this song! the guy is such a psycho path! it has a nice pink floyd touch to it!
    Flag EctoMasteron July 19, 2002   Link
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    General Comment:I agree with you cosmic, this song definetly creeped me out when i first heard it was well, its like an obsession, but once i really really listened to it, it made perfect sense. Doing anything for something you really want.
    Flag LiveUrLifeon April 28, 2002   Link

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