Firestarter
♫ The Prodigy Lyrics

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I'm the trouble starter, punkin' instigator.
I'm the fear addicted, danger illustrated.
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter.
You're a firestarter, twisted firestarter.
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter.
I'm the bitch you hated, filth infatuated.
Yeah! I'm the pain you tasted, fell intoxicated.

I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter.
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter.
I'm the self inflicted, mind detonator.
Yeah! I'm the one infected, twisted animator.
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter.

You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter.
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter starter

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Prodigy's "Firestarter" are intense and explosive, mirroring the energy of the song itself. The singer proudly proclaims themselves as a trouble starter and punk instigator, someone who thrives on danger and fear. They are a firestarter, someone who ignites chaos and destruction wherever they go. The repetition of "twisted firestarter" emphasizes this sense of duality within the singer, the idea that they are both dangerous and exhilarating.

The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer describing themselves as a "self-inflicted mind detonator" and "twisted animator." They revel in their own power and the destruction they can cause, likening themselves to an infection. The chorus repeats the title phrase, with the addition of "starter" at the end, as if the singer is daring the listener to match their level of intensity and chaos.

Overall, the lyrics to "Firestarter" are confrontational and aggressive, reflecting the rebellious spirit of the 90s electronic music scene. The song was a major hit for The Prodigy, cementing their status as one of the most important electronic acts of the era.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm the trouble starter, punkin' instigator.
I am the one who starts trouble, provokes and stirs things up.

I'm the fear addicted, danger illustrated.
I am addicted to fear and I embody danger.

I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter.
I am the igniter of flames, and my actions are unpredictable and dangerous.

You're a firestarter, twisted firestarter.
You are also able to start fires and engage in dangerous behavior.

I'm the bitch you hated, filth infatuated.
I am the person that you hate, but at the same time you are infatuated and fascinated by my rawness.

Yeah! I'm the pain you tasted, fell intoxicated.
I am the one who caused you pain, and you became addicted to that feeling.

I'm the self inflicted, mind detonator.
I am the one who deliberately inflicts pain on myself and those around me, and I am explosive and unpredictable.

Yeah! I'm the one infected, twisted animator.
I am the one who is diseased and twisted, and I have the ability to manipulate and influence others to engage in destructive behavior.

I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter.
I am the one who starts fires, and my motives and actions are unpredictable and dangerous.

You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter.
You also have the ability to start fires, and your motives and actions are unpredictable and dangerous.

I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter starter.
I am the originator of the flame, and my twisted and unpredictable behavior ensures that the fire will continue to spread.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: TREVOR HORN, MICHAEL LANGAN GARY, PAUL MORLEY, ANNE JENNIFER DUDLEY, JONATHAN EDWARD STEPHEN JECZALIK, KEITH FLINT, LIAM HOWLETT, KIM DEAL

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