Fight Or Fall
Thin Lizzy · Jailbreak [1976]
Spread my wings and take command
The sky he justly planned
The boy become a man
After all this time
I tell myself that I'm
Not just wasting time
Oh you know I'm not that way inclined
Brothers if you hear
Raise your flags and make it clear
There is more to fear
If we wait for another year
After all this time
I tell-a [repeat] myself that I'm
Just passing through time
After all this time
I tell myself that I'm
Not just wasting time
Oh you know I'm not that way inclined
Brothers fight or fall
It's man for man and one for all
No more can we crawl
Brothers, brothers hear the call
After all this time
I tell myself that I'm
Not just wasting time
Oh you know I'm not that way inclined
Brother brother
Brother brother
Brother fight or fall
It's man for man and one for all
Brother brother
Brother brother
What you want?
We gotta fight for one another!
Fight Or Fall
Fight Or Fall stands as a compelling track from Thin Lizzy's 1976 album Jailbreak, capturing the band at the height of their hard rock evolution. The song showcases the group's signature dual-guitar harmonies and driving rhythm section, elements that defined their sound during this prolific era. While often overshadowed by the album's more famous singles, this recording highlights the band's ability to blend melodic sensibilities with gritty, energetic performance. It reflects the musical maturity Phil Lynott and his bandmates achieved as they moved away from their earlier blues roots toward a more polished, anthemic style. The track remains a testament to the band's enduring influence on rock music, offering listeners a dynamic example of their songwriting prowess and instrumental interplay during one of their most celebrated recording periods.