World's On Fire
ザ・プロディジー/THE PRODIGY Lyrics

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(World's On Fire)

The World's On Fire
The World's On Fire
And it's too close to the wire

The World's On Fire
The World's On Fire

And it's too close to expire

Too close
Too close
Too close to the wire

Your world's on fire
You're so special [Repeat: x4]
Why aren't you dead!

Three, two, one, zero

The World's On Fire
The World's On Fire

The World's On Fire
The World's On Fire
And it's too close to expire

Too close

Too close
Too close to the wire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "World's On Fire" speak of an urgent and alarming situation. The repetition of the phrase "The World's On Fire" creates a sense of panic and danger lurking around us. The line "And it's too close to the wire" denotes a critical point where it's uncertain whether there's any chance to reverse the damage already caused. The singer seems to be urging someone in the second person to acknowledge the fatal situation: "Your world's on fire / You're so special / Why aren't you dead!" The last line is directly asking the person why they are still unaffected by the flames when the world around them is burning.

The countdown towards the end of the song only adds to the intensity of the already high energy track. The song could be interpreted as a call for action towards global warming and climate change, unless we take urgent measures, the world as we know it is doomed. The urgency of the lyrics aligns well with the intense beats and rhythms that The Prodigy is known for.

Line by Line Meaning

The World's On Fire
The world is engulfed in flames and chaos.

And it's too close to the wire
The situation is too dangerous and could end in disaster.

The World's On Fire
The world is engulfed in flames and chaos.

And it's too close to expire
The world is very close to collapsing and coming to an end.

Too close
The situation is dangerously close to a disastrous outcome.

Too close to the wire
The situation is dangerously close to a disastrous outcome.

Your world's on fire
Your personal life is in chaos and turmoil.

You're so special [Repeat: x4]
You have a sense of entitlement and believe you should be exempt from the consequences of your actions.

Why aren't you dead!
Despite your recklessness and irresponsibility, you continue to survive.

Three, two, one, zero
Implying an imminent apocalyptic event.

The World's On Fire
The world is engulfed in flames and chaos.

And it's too close to expire
The world is very close to collapsing and coming to an end.

Too close
The situation is dangerously close to a disastrous outcome.

Too close to the wire
The situation is dangerously close to a disastrous outcome.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: KIM DEAL, LIAM HOWLETT, KEITH PALMER, MARCOS SALON

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