Fences
Fences

Taking Back Sunday - Fences Lyrics

Sep 16, 2016
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Fences Music Video

Fences Lyrics

I focused on the outline
And I focused on the scenes
I watched it come apart
And I knew that it could have been me

I saw fences tied in razor wire
Borders drawn in blood
I saw nothing but rain for days
Still I, I wasn't ready for the flood
Is there always enough strength for the next step?
Is there always a way back from your regrets?
I want to hear you say, it'll be okay
I want to hear you say, it's not too late

I would walk down that road while it crumbled into dust
I put my faith in a violent man
He was the only one that I could trust

He built fences tied in razor wire
Borders drawn in blood
There was nothing but rain for days and days
Still no one was ready for the flood

Is there always enough strength for the next step?
Is there always a way back from your regrets?
I want to hear you say, it'll be okay
I want to hear you say, it's not too late

Is there always a reason to fall apart?
Is there always a light on in the dark?
Is there always a way home for a lost son?
Is there always a savior when you need one?

I want to hear you say, it'll be okay
I want to hear you say, it's not too late
I want to hear you say, it'll be okay
I want to hear you say, it's not too late
It's not too late

Writer(s): SHAUN COOPER, ADAM LAZZARA, JOHN THOMAS NOLAN, MARK O'CONNELL, EDWARD REYES
Copyright(s): Lyrics © KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING LIMITED,
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the lyricists for the song 'Fences' by Taking Back Sunday?

    The lyricists for 'Fences' are Shaun Cooper, Adam Lazzara, John Thomas Nolan, Mark O'Connell, and Edward Reyes, who are all members of Taking Back Sunday.

  2. Which album features the song 'Fences' by Taking Back Sunday?

    The song 'Fences' is featured on Taking Back Sunday’s album 'Tidal Wave,' released in 2016.

  3. What inspired the chorus lyrics 'I want to hear you say, it'll be okay' in 'Fences'?

    The chorus lyrics reflect a duality in emotions—hope and despair. Lead vocalist Adam Lazzara explained that he frequently experiences opposite feelings simultaneously, which aligns with the themes of confusion and seeking reassurance in the song.

  4. What production techniques were used in recording 'Fences'?

    During the production of 'Tidal Wave,' Taking Back Sunday underwent a change that allowed them to track every instrument and listen back to it. This method enabled the band to be more objective and refine their songs meticulously before finalizing them.

  5. Was 'Fences' performed during the promotion tour for the album 'Tidal Wave'?

    Yes, during the intimate club tour in the US for promoting 'Tidal Wave,' Taking Back Sunday performed the entire album, including 'Fences,' allowing them to see audience reactions to the new songs in real time.

  6. How does 'Fences' fit into the overall sound and themes of the 'Tidal Wave' album?

    'Fences' fits into the album 'Tidal Wave' by reflecting a mix of alternative rock, emo, hard rock, heartland rock, and pop rock elements. The theme of the song aligns with the album’s focus on personal struggles, emotional highs and lows, and maturity.

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