Keith Urban Reveals the Lyrics to 'Sun Don't Let Me Down' and 'The Fighter'

Keith Urban has been ruling the country charts for nearly two decades. Now he's back with his latest album Ripcord, his most eclectic record yet. Drawing from electronic and hip-hop influences Ripcord also features some killer collaborations. The Latin-infused "Sun Don't Let Me Down" has a Pitbull cameo, while "The Fighter" is a duet with country darling, Carrie Underwood." Focusing on themes of love, faith and family, the lyrics tread familiar territory that endeared Urban to so many of his fans in the first place.

We're excited to provide the official first look at the lyrics to both these songs below. So get ready to sing along to what will likely be the country jams of the summer.

You can buy Ripcord on iTunes now.



Sun Don't Let Me Down (Featuring Nile Rodgers and Pitbull)

Keith Urban, Mr. Worldwide
They say life is short
So, I'ma live it up
Tonight it's going down
'Til the sun comes up

2 a.m. and I'm about to lose my mind
The way she's moving that black dress
Like her hips are on fire
There in the headlights
Dancin' like she's in a movie scene
To die for and it's killin' me
Stars are out But they're fadin' fast
Gotta make it last
And I'm so close to heaven
So, just hold your light '
Cause I need the night

Chorus:
Sun don't let me down
She's almost in my arms right now
I know you gotta rise for the birds to sing
But I need the moonlight to do my thing
Sun don't let me down
Don't let me down

Hey, don't get me wrong
I like the way you shine
I know you love kissin' on her skin
But it's my turn tonight
Starin' at her lips
Playin' with my name
Whispering, "Come to me"
She's pulling me in
Like I'm on a chain

Stars are out Yeah, they're in the sky
Like they're in her eyes
I think I found my heaven
But just have a heart
Stay where you are

Repeat Chorus

Life is short so I'm livin' it up
Tonight it's goin' down, yeah, 'til the sun comes up
Then we do it all again, 'cause we ain't givin' a "wha"
And all the women at the party givin' it up
Time is money and I ain't wastin' no time
So, fill my cup up with Voli, water and lime
Take a shot for the soldiers in the field
Thanks for the freedom and that's for real
Tonight we're getting hammered, banged-up and tanked
That means get off the chain, let loose and drank
Mommy wanna play the adult version of Truth-or-Dare
So, I took her to the back and pulled her hair, yeah

Repeat Chorus

She's almost in my arms right now
I know you gotta rise for the birds to sing
But I need the moonlight to do my thing
Sun don't let me down, no, oh
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't come around
Stay underground
No, no, don't let me down




The Fighter (Featuring Carrie Underwood)

I know he hurt you
Made you scared of love
Too scared to love
He didn't deserve you
'Cause your precious heart Is a precious heart
He didn't know what he had
And I thank God
Oh, oh, oh, oh

And it's gonna take just a little time
But you're gonna see that I was born to love you

Chorus:

What if I fall?
I won't let you fall
What if I cry?
I'll never make you cry
And if I get scared?
I'll hold you tighter
When they're tryin' to get to you
Baby, I'll be the fighter

Look in the mirror
You're beautiful, so beautiful
I'm here to remind you
You're my only one
Let me be the one
To heal all the pain that he put you through
With love like you never knew
Just let me show you

Repeat Chorus
I wanna believe that you got me baby
I swear, I do from now into the next life
I wanna love, wanna give you all my heart

Related News

All The Highlights From The 49th ACM Awards

Miranda Lambert was this years' big winner: see who strutted their stuff on the ACMs stage in Vegas!...More