Five for Fighting

thumb|John Ondrasik Vladimir John Ondrasik III (born January 7, 1965), known by his stage name Five for Fighting, is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, and philanthropist. He is best known for his piano-based soft rock ballads, such as the top 40 hits "Superman" (2001), "100 Years" (2003) and "The Riddle" (2006). He also had a string of moderate hits on the adult contemporary charts in the late 2000s and into the 2010s, including "World" (2006), "Chances" (2009), "What If" (2013), "Christmas Where You Are" (2017) and "Got Blood On My Hands" (2021). Quotes Got blood on my handsGot blood on my handsAnd I don't understandWhat's happeningThere's blood on these handsAnd still American'sLeft to the TalibanNow how's that happening?Winkin' BlinkenCan't you look me in the eyesWilly MilleyTell me when did you decideThis we'll defendYour sacred mottoNow means... never mindGot blood on my handsGot blood on my handsFlag of the TalibanOver AfghanistanI can't hear her scream if shе's not, she's notShe's not on TVTo every Afghan ally that we left behindEvery child who won't know freedomFaces covered and blindAs for this American promiseNow... shit in the Fire. "Blood On My Hands" (2021) America Town (2000) Shot down, said you never had the chance,Took a ride on a suicide romance.Could have sworn there was somebody homeTo facilitate the great unknown.Oh woman, I ain't going to meet you anywhere.Don't know where I'm going yet,But I sure am getting there. "Easy Tonight" I can't stand to fly.I'm not that naïve.I'm just out to findThe better part of me.I'm more than a bird, I'm more than a plane,I'm more than some pretty face beside a train.It's not easy to be me. "Superman" I wish that I could cry,Fall upon my knees.Find a way to lie'Bout a home I'll never see.It may sound absurd but don't be naïveEven heroes have the right to bleed.I may be disturbed but won’t you concedeEven heroes have the right to dream.And it's not easy to be me. "Superman (It's Not Easy)" The Battle for Everything (2004) Fifteen, there's still time for you,Time to buy and time to lose, fifteen.There's never a wish better than this,When you only got a hundred years to live. "100 Years" I'm thirty-three for a moment,I'm still the man, but you see I'm a "they"A kid on the way, babe,A family on my mind.I'm forty-five for a moment,The sea is highAnd I'm heading into a crisis,Chasing the years of my life. "100 Years" Two Lights (2006) What kind of world do you want?Think anything.Let's start at the start,Build a masterpiece.Be careful what you wish for,History starts now... "World" Then he said, "Here's a riddle for ya:Find the answer.There's a reason for the world:You and I." "The Riddle" Picked up my kid from school today."Did you learn anything? 'Cause in the world today,You can't live in a castle far away.Now, talk to me, come talk to me."He said, "Dad, I'm big, but we're smaller than small.In the scheme of things, well, we're nothing at all.Still, every mother's child sings a lonely song.So play with me, come play with me." "The Riddle" There are secrets that weStill have left to find.There have been mysteriesFrom the beginning of time.There are answersWe're not wise enough to see.He said, "You're looking for a clueI love you free." "The Riddle" Slice (2009) There was a time a long, long time agoChevy's and levees played on the radioNo cell phones, just twenty thousand lightsSwaying on a Saturday night alright. "Slice", written by Gregg Wattenberg and John Ondrasik Chances are when said and doneWho'll be the lucky onesWho make it all the way?Though you say I could be your answer.Nothing lasts forever,No matter how it feels today.Chances are we'll find a new equationChances rolled away from meChances are all they hope to be. "Chances", written by Gregg Wattenberg and John Ondrasik External links Category:1965 births Category:Living people Category:Singer-songwriters from the United States Category:Guitarists from the United States Category:Pianists from the United States Category:Music producers from the United States Category:Philanthropists from the United States Category:Singers from Los Angeles