Tony Tataje - Vocals
Brian Blade - Bass/Vocals
Cameron Bledsoe - Guitar
Duncan Allen - Drums
The Fire
American Me Lyrics
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No way out from this. I lied, I fucked up, I needed you from the deep inside.
I knew I needed you. Help me through this. I'm on my my knees dying to hold you.
Break me down. You're my weakness. Spare a chance, I'll tell you the truth...
Everyday is the same mistake. It won't be long before I'm gone.
I know you can't hold on and act like nothings wrong.
You can't walk away from me, but you live in my dreams.
In this sad long story, ruined by the greed in me.
Real life face to face, I'm a jack of dirty queens.
Dead lock in life, hopeless and never to be seen.
YOU'RE THE FIRE THAT BURNS DEEP INSIDE OF ME
This cant be really fucking happening.
Into deep, Nothing worth salvaging.
The lyrics of American Me's song "The Fire" describes the anguish of someone who has messed up in a relationship and is pleading for their partner to come back to them. The persona acknowledges that they were everything to their partner and recognizes that their mistakes have caused damage to the relationship. Thus, they ask for forgiveness and a chance to make things right. They admit to lying and making poor decisions, but their love for their partner is so intense that they are ready to humble themselves and bear the pain of their mistakes. The persona is aware that they have made the same mistake over and over, and they understand that their partner may not be able to hold on any longer.
The second half of the song is a reflection of the persona's current state. They feel stuck in a cycle of regret and despair, and they are aware that their chances of fixing things are slim. The persona is haunted by their past mistakes and the image of their former partner lives on in their dreams. The imagery of a "jack of dirty queens" points to a personal struggle with addiction, self-sabotage, and hopelessness. The song ends with the devastating realization that the damage is irreversible, and the persona has hit a point of no return in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Come back to me. I was your everything... Everything plus more I could ever ask for.
Please return to me, because you were the center of my world. There was never a single thing you lacked because I always exceeded your expectations.
No way out from this. I lied, I fucked up, I needed you from the deep inside.
I'm trapped in my web of lies and I regret all that I've done. I had no other choice but to come clean becase deep down inside, I need you.
I knew I needed you. Help me through this. I'm on my knees dying to hold you.
I've realized I can't do this on my own, I need your guidance. I'm begging, with all my heart, for you to help me through all of this. I want nothing more than a chance to be with you again.
Break me down. You're my weakness. Spare a chance, I'll tell you the truth...
You have the power to destroy me, but I acknowledge that you are also my weakness. If you give me another chance, I'll be honest with you.
Everyday is the same mistake. It won't be long before I'm gone.
I keep repeating the same mistakes over and over, and I fear that I won't be here for much longer as a result.
I know you can't hold on and act like nothings wrong.
I know you're hurting, and as much as you want to hold on, it's hard to act like things are okay when they truly aren't.
This story has been played so many times before...
Our story has happened before, and it's played out one too many times. It's getting old.
You can't walk away from me, but you live in my dreams.
Physically leaving is not an option for you, but in my dreams, you are always out of reach.
In this sad long story, ruined by the greed in me.
Our story is long and filled with sorrow, and my own selfish greed is the reason it has fallen apart.
Real life face to face, I'm a jack of dirty queens.
When we confront each other in the real world, I am nothing but a liar and a cheat.
Dead lock in life, hopeless and never to be seen.
My life is at a standstill, and I am hopelessly lost, with no end in sight.
YOU'RE THE FIRE THAT BURNS DEEP INSIDE OF ME
You are the passion and intensity that occupies my heart and soul.
This cant be really fucking happening.
I simply can't believe that this situation is really taking place; it feels like a nightmare.
Into deep, Nothing worth salvaging.
I am in too deep and there is nothing I can fix or restore.
Contributed by Max R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joshua Carrillo
this dude has a bad ass scream! great band
Alessandro Nanni
awensome band!
RiseofTheProphets
They've been signed to Rise records for about 6 years now.... Their videos just haven't been uploaded until the last year or so when Rise started putting full albums up on youtube.
Martin Bright
seeing them this summer at wlesefest, Martin, Slovakia.
sheddinglies
ok good to see that kitchen party song thing was kinda a joke more so xD
Thief
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