Ready Aim Fire
♫Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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With our backs to the wall, the darkness will fall
Never quite thought we could lose it all
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire
An empire's fall in just one day
You close your eyes and the glory fades
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away (fire!)
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away
Off in the distance, there is resistance
Bubblin' up and festering
Hey Mr Motion, make me a potion
Shake it all up with your mystery
How come I've never seen your face 'round here?
I know every single face 'round here
A man on a mission, changing the vision
I was never welcome here
We don't have a choice to stay
We'd rather die than do it your way
With our backs to the wall, the darkness would fall
We never quite thought we could loose it all
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire
An empire's falling just one day
You close your eyes and the glory fades
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away (fire!)
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away
Back in the casing, shaking and pacing
This is the tunnel's light
Blood in the writing, stuck in the fighting
Look through the riffle's sight
How come I've never seen your face 'round here?
I know every single face 'round here
Here in the heckle, holding the shackle
I was never welcome here
We don't have a choice to stay
We'd rather die than do it your way
With our backs to the wall, the darkness would fall
We never quite thought we could loose it all
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire
An empire's falling just one day
You close your eyes and the glory fades
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away (fire!)
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away
Woah
With our backs to the wall, the darkness would fall
We never quite thought we could loose it all
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire
An empire's falling just one day
You close your eyes and the glory fades
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away (fire!)
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away
The lyrics of "Ready Aim Fire" by Imagine Dragons talks about a resistance movement, struggling against an oppressive regime. The opening lines talk about a situation where the fighters realize they might lose everything, but still stand and fight with their back against the wall. The chorus repeats the words "Ready aim fire" as an expression of their determination to take on the enemy.
The second verse highlights the tensions and distrust within the movement itself. The singer questions the presence of a mysterious figure, a stranger who they have never seen before. This person could be someone who is new to the resistance movement or someone working against the singers' beliefs. The singer has a firm conviction and is prepared to do anything to protect his people, even if that means fighting against other members of the resistance who are not of the same mindset.
At the end of the song, the lyrics repeat the idea of having "backs against the wall," indicating that the conflict has come to a head. The singer and the resistance fighters are ready to fight until the end. The song embodies the determination and zeal of the resistance movement, not to mention the spirit of fighting for freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
With our backs to the wall, the darkness will fall
Never quite thought we could lose it all
Despite feeling secure, the fear of losing everything looms
An empire's fall in just one day
You close your eyes and the glory fades
The power of an empire can collapse in an instant, leaving nothing behind but memories
Off in the distance, there is resistance
Bubblin' up and festering
Signs of rebellion are brewing and becoming more evident
Hey Mr Motion, make me a potion
Shake it all up with your mystery
Implying the need for a magical and unconventional solution
How come I've never seen your face 'round here
I know every single face 'round here
Questioning the motives of the unfamiliar and the unknown
A man on a mission, changing the vision
I was never welcome here
Being met with resistance due to the shift in perspective and goals
We don't have a choice to stay
We'd rather die than do it your way
There is a refusal to be controlled or forced into compliance
Back in the casing, shaking and pacing
This is the tunnel's light
Feeling trapped and anxious, yet still hopeful for a way out
Blood in the writing, stuck in the fighting
Look through the riffle's sight
Looking at the world as one big battlefield, with violence and conflict surrounding us
Here in the heckle, holding the shackle
I was never welcome here
Feeling like an outcast and being restrained by societal constraints
With our backs to the wall, the darkness would fall
We never quite thought we could lose it all
Fearful of the unknown and the potential for failure despite previous success
An empire's falling just one day
You close your eyes and the glory fades
No matter how invincible something may seem, it can crumble in an instant
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away (fire!)
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away
Preparedness and determination to face any challenge head on
You close your eyes and the glory fades
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away (fire!)
Ready aim fire, Ready aim fire away
Acknowledging the fleeting nature of success and the need to keep pushing forward
Contributed by Liliana V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@juancamacho5746
Ever since I could remember
Everything inside of me
Just wanted to fit in (oh, oh, oh, oh)
I was never one for pretenders
Everything I tried to be
Just wouldn't settle in (oh, oh, oh, oh)
If I told you what I was
Would you turn your back on me?
And if I seem dangerous
Would you be scared?
I get the feeling just because
Everything I touch isn't dark enough
If this problem lies in me
I'm only a man with a candle to guide me
I'm taking a stand to escape what's inside me
A monster, a monster
I've turned into a monster
A monster, a monster
And it keeps getting stronger
Can I clear my conscience
If I'm different from the rest
Do I have to run and hide? (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
I never said that I want this
This burden came to me
And it's made it's home inside (oh, oh, oh, oh)
If I told you what I was
Would you turn your back on me?
And if I seem dangerous
Would you be scared?
I get the feeling just because
Everything I touch isn't dark enough
If this problem lies in me
I'm only a man with a candle to guide me
I'm taking a stand to escape what's inside me
A monster, a monster
I've turned into a monster
A monster, a monster
And it keeps getting stronger
@kod35za
Does anyone else feel great nostalgia listening to old Imagine Dragons' songs?
@jhurtado516
This song is not old
@shumad431
Classic Tune me \(•▪•)/
@benneely5512
This song dose
@koata8287
Me.
@sirdovahkiin7548
The name is perfect for this person
@thegamingkiller6985
You know, sometimes I feel this way. Imagine Dragons your music helped me express my emotions and got me through some dark times. Thanks Imagine Dragons. Thank you for your music.
@saadfreakinadhia6239
Great to see a fellow fan who’s been inspired by these guys. They’ve touched my heart too and have helped me on countless occasions.
@thegamingkiller6985
@Saad Freakin’ Adhia That's very nice!
@hudakahn6252
same guys