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So my favorite band is Five for Fighting. I call them one of the most underrated bands of all time. If I asked 100 people who has heard of that band name before, I'm not even sure one or two could raise their hands. Yet, if I ask them if they know their signature songs, a good number would probably raise their hands. That said, here are some of their songs.
"Superman" is their signature hit. When the singer, John Ondrasik, was having trouble being known for his music, he wrote Superman as a way to express his frustration. It took him a while for that song to get noticed. Ultimately, 9/11 made this a hit because of the similar meaning: even though I'm going through some hard times right now, I'll get right back up.
"100 Years" is their second big hit. It's a very romantic pop rock song. The meaning behind it showcases how powerful of a song this is. He mentions the years 15, 22, and 33. He was 38 when he released this song, meaning those years have already passed. He had his first kid at 33, if I'm correct, so some events relate to his own life while others are future predictions.
I can bet you've heard either Superman or 100 Years before, but there are other songs he's known for.
The Riddle is a very powerful song. At the beginning of the song, it asks about the meaning of life and what our purpose here is. However, the song later goes into the relationship of the singer and his 5-year old son. It's a song that's sure to leave a tear. Plus, this was his hardest song to write, taking him 18 months, so he deserves some credit for his work. Plus, it's in Bb major, my favorite key :)
If you're a fan of the movie "The Blind Side", chances are you've heard of "Chances" before (haha, see what I did there? ;)). Though John wanted the song to be about the chances of a relationship ultimately working out in the end, it could in general be interpreted as hoping that the best things ultimately come and make life better.
These four songs are the best hits from Five for Fighting. However, there are other songs that I like from him that I recommend to you: Policeman's X-Mas Party, Note to the Unknown Soldier, What If, and Disneyland are some of my non-hit favorites. I hope you all take a moment to admire some of their music.
