Bonfire
(OST Breaking Bad) Knife Party Lyrics


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Ho dun, dun, dun, dun
Dorr, dun, dun, dun, dun
You tad ooh don troll dun
Un ina duh! Dun
Stage lexicon dooh dun
Me swed job da me deeh
Me love sanity dun bimmy
Bon, bon, bon, fire
Un ina duh! Dun
Stage lexicon dooh dun
Me swed job da me deeh




Me love sanity dun bimmy
Bon, bon, bon, fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Knife Party's "Bonfire" are somewhat cryptic and difficult to interpret without considering the context of the song as a whole. The song is featured in the popular television show Breaking Bad during a montage scene in which Walter White (the main character) sets up his methamphetamine production operation. The relentless pounding beat and aggressive lyrics of the song contribute to a sense of urgency and danger that is fitting for the scene.


The lyrics themselves are largely nonsensical, consisting of a series of fragments that do not form a coherent narrative. Some possible interpretations include references to drug use ("me love sanity dun bimmy"), violent imagery ("bonfire"), and a general sense of chaos and unpredictability ("ho dun dun dun dun"). Ultimately, however, the lyrics serve primarily as a vehicle for the song's driving beat and abrasive synths.


Overall, "Bonfire" is a fitting accompaniment to Breaking Bad's depiction of the drug trade as a dangerous, high-stakes game in which violence and betrayal are ever-present. The song's aggressive energy matches the show's tense, adrenaline-fueled tone, and its ambiguous lyrics invite interpretation and analysis.


Line by Line Meaning

Ho dun, dun, dun, dun
The sound of the beat dropping.


Dorr, dun, dun, dun, dun
The beat of the music starting to pick up.


You tad ooh don troll dun
A nonsensical phrase, possibly added for effect or to reference the show Breaking Bad.


Un ina duh! Dun
An encouraging shout to keep dancing or to intensify the movement.


Stage lexicon dooh dun
The artist may be referring to the technical language of music production or the vocabulary of performance.


Me swed job da me deeh
The singer is expressing satisfaction with his own work or performance.


Me love sanity dun bimmy
The singer loves good mental health or clear thinking.


Bon, bon, bon, fire
A call to join in and dance, with emphasis on the music's energy and intensity.


Un ina duh! Dun
Repeating the shout from earlier, urging the listener to keep going.


Stage lexicon dooh dun
Repeating the earlier line about music production and performance.


Me swed job da me deeh
Repeating the earlier line expressing satisfaction with personal performance.


Me love sanity dun bimmy
Repeating the earlier line about valuing mental clarity and well-being.


Bon, bon, bon, fire
Repeating the earlier call to dance and enjoy the music.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARETH MCGRILLEN, ROBERT SWIRE THOMPSON

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@ilia_d3m0

I showed this to McDonalds



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@OfficialLoup

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@SkylordGuillaume

I was planning on making a Dubstep joke, but I'll just drop it.

@KillianDefaoite

Skylord Guillaume GOOD ONE!!! LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!

@SkylordGuillaume

Killian Defaoite Thanks :)

@checkle1

Skylord Guillaume You should bring it back then drop it again, but slightly differently.

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