This is a great song from my high school days! The song is packed with raw energy and poetic lyrics, making it one of The Decemberists' most powerful tracks. This Is Why We Fight builds from a quiet intensity into a passionate cry for resilience and resistance.

Fun fact: The King Is Dead, the album this song comes from, marked a shift for The Decemberists, moving from their usual storytelling-heavy style to a more stripped-down, Americana-inspired sound. It ended up being their first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200!

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