Fire On The Mountain
Aṣa Lyrics

There is fire on the mountain
There is a problem or danger that needs urgent attention

And nobody seems to be on the run
No one is taking action to address the problem

Oh, there is fire on the mountain top
The problem is getting worse or spreading to other areas

And no one is a running
People are not aware of the urgency of the situation

I wake up in the morning
The singer describes their daily routine

Tell you what I see on my TV screen
The singer watches the news on TV and observes the events happening around the world

I see the blood of an innocent child
The singer witnesses the tragedy of innocent people dying in conflicts or wars

And everybody's watching
The world is aware of the tragedy, but not enough is being done to stop it

Now, I'm looking out of my window
The singer observes the world around them through their window

And what do I see?
The singer is shocked by what they are witnessing

I see an army of soldier man
The singer sees a militarized force

Marching across the street, yeah
The military is present in civilian areas

Hey, Mr. Soldier man
The singer addresses the soldiers

Tomorrow is the day you go to war
The singer knows that the soldiers will be involved in combat soon

But you are fighting for another man's cause
The singer questions the morality of the war and the reasons behind it

And you don't even know him
The soldiers are fighting for a purpose that they don't fully understand

Ooh, what did they say to make you so blind
The singer questions the propaganda that convinces people to fight without questioning

To your conscience and reason?
The singer questions the motives that drive people to fight wars

Could it be love for your country
The singer questions the patriotism that justifies wars

Or for the gun you use in killing?
The singer questions the motives that drive people to use weapons and kill others

Hey, Mr. Lover man
The singer addresses someone who is in love

Can I get a chance to talk to you?
The singer wants to start a conversation about a serious issue

'Cause you are fooling with a dead man's corpse
The singer addresses the issue of conflict and death caused by wars

And you don't know what you do
People who support or participate in wars are not fully aware of the consequences of their actions

So you say you have a lover
The singer addresses someone who is in love

And you love her like no other
The singer acknowledges the power of love

So you buy her a diamond that someone has died on
The singer criticizes the morality of buying luxury items that contribute to conflict and death

Don't you think there's something wrong with this?
The singer questions the morality of consumerism and materialism

Tell me
The singer starts asking serious questions

Who's responsible for what we teach our children?
The singer questions the role of education and teaches in shaping the world

Is it the internet or the stars on television?
The singer questions the influence of media and celebrity culture on society

Why? Oh why? Why? Oh why? Oh
The singer expresses frustration and confusion about the state of the world

Oh, so little Lucy turns sixteen
The singer describes the life of an ordinary person

And like the movie she's been seeing
The singer compares Lucy's life to a movie

She has a lover in her daddy
The singer highlights a taboo issue of incest and abuse

She can't tell nobody 'till she makes the evening news
The singer criticizes the lack of support and attention given to victims of abuse

One day the river will overflow
The singer predicts a catastrophic event

And there'll be nowhere for us to go
The singer emphasizes the urgency of the situation

And we will run, run
People will be forced to take action

Wishing we had put out the fire, oh no
The regret of not addressing the problems earlier

Fire, fire in Africa, oh
The singer acknowledges the problems happening in Africa

Fire everywhere in the sea, yeah
The singer acknowledges the problems happening in the sea

Fire on the mountain top
The singer reiterates the problem

No one is a running
People are not aware of the urgency of the situation