Kerosene
Armors Lyrics


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They tell Us all We're gonna be okay
and that the world's looking out for You
They promise things wont stay the same
and You'll never have to face the truth
That if you know what You want
You'll only have to pay your dues
That if you know what You want
It'll all work out for You
Out for You

It's been a long long long long lonely day
Caught in the middle i've been paving the way
And I'm trying trying trying trying to find a way
And I've been living with a price to pay

If I can't get made, never fading out
Gonna start a fire, short fuse while I take hits
Tough times get by, never had a doubt
Gonna set fire to the world with a matchstick

If I don't make it, I'm taking the world with Me
Swimming in kerosene, I'm taking everything
If I don't make it, I'm taking the world with Me
Swimming in kerosene, I'm taking everything

And if You get what You want
Who's to say You'll ever have enough?
And if You ever find love
Who's to say You'll never give it up?
Started from the bottom
now I'm here again
Taking what is mine
You better tell your friends
Started from the bottom
now I'm here again
Cause once I'm at the top
I'll never fear again

It's been a long long long long lonely day
Caught in the middle i've been paving the way
And I'm trying trying trying trying to find a way
And I've been living with a price to pay

If I can't get made, never fading out
Gonna start a fire, short fuse while I take hits
Tough times get by, never had a doubt
Gonna set fire to the world with a matchstick

If I don't make it, I'm taking the world with Me
Swimming in kerosene, I'm taking everything
If I don't make it, I'm taking the world with Me
Swimming in kerosene, I'm taking everything

Everyday We fade away
Ashes fade to black
They fade to gray
And slowly We disintegrate
everyday disintegrate
Everyday We fade away
Ashes fade to black
They fade to gray
And slowly We disintegrate
everyday disintegrate
Slowly we disintegrate
everyday disintegrate

If I can't get made, never fading out
Gonna start a fire, short fuse while I take hits
Tough times get by, never had a doubt
Gonna set fire to the world with a matchstick

If I don't make it, I'm taking the world with Me
Swimming in kerosene, I'm taking everything
If I don't make it, I'm taking the world with Me
Swimming in kerosene, I'm taking everything
If I don't make it, I'm taking the world with Me
Swimming in kerosene, I'm taking everything




If I don't make it, I'm taking the world with Me
Swimming in kerosene, I'm taking everything

Overall Meaning

The song "Kerosene" by the American pop rock band Armors is all about the struggle of reaching the top and the price that one has to pay for it. The lyrics start with the realization that everyone has been promised the sun, the moon, and the stars but the harsh reality is that life is tough and we have to face the truths of life. The song touches upon themes of ambition, passion, and the desire for success. It talks about how one sets fire to the world with the hope that they will succeed and make it on their own. The lyrics are tinged with a sense of rebellion and defiance that comes with the quest for the ultimate goal.


The deeper meaning behind the lyrics is the idea that sometimes ambition can be toxic. It can cause people to become obsessed with achieving their goals. That obsession can lead to an unrelenting determination that can border on self-destruction. The song touches on the idea that when achieving one's goals becomes more important than anything else in life, it can put one at risk of losing themselves to the world.


In conclusion, "Kerosene" by Armors tells a story of a struggle between societal expectations and personal desires, passion and ambition, and the price that comes with success. It is an anthem for those who are willing to risk everything in pursuit of their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

They tell Us all We're gonna be okay
People try to comfort us by saying everything will be alright


and that the world's looking out for You
They assure us that the world cares about us and will help us


They promise things wont stay the same
They make empty promises of change to avoid facing reality


and You'll never have to face the truth
They tell us lies to avoid confronting difficult realities


That if you know what You want
If you have a clear goal in mind


You'll only have to pay your dues
You'll have to work hard to achieve your goals


It's been a long long long long lonely day
The singer has been alone for a very long time


Caught in the middle i've been paving the way
The singer has been putting in a lot of effort to make progress


And I'm trying trying trying trying to find a way
The singer is struggling to find a solution to their problems


And I've been living with a price to pay
The singer knows that there are consequences to their actions


If I can't get made, never fading out
The singer wants to make a lasting impact on the world


Gonna start a fire, short fuse while I take hits
The singer will take a risk and ignite a movement despite the potential for backlash


Tough times get by, never had a doubt
The singer has faith in their ability to overcome obstacles


Gonna set fire to the world with a matchstick
The singer will use their passion and energy to inspire others and make a difference


If I don't make it, I'm taking the world with Me
If the singer fails, they will make sure they leave a mark on the world


Swimming in kerosene, I'm taking everything
The singer is willing to go to extreme lengths to make an impact


And if You get what You want
If you achieve your goals


Who's to say You'll ever have enough?
You might never be satisfied with what you have achieved


And if You ever find love
If you experience true love


Who's to say You'll never give it up?
You might lose the love you have and never get it back


Started from the bottom
The singer had humble beginnings


now I'm here again
The singer has overcome obstacles and made a comeback


Taking what is mine
The singer is determined to claim what they deserve


You better tell your friends
The singer wants others to know that they will succeed


Cause once I'm at the top
When the singer achieves their goals


I'll never fear again
They will have overcome their fears and insecurities


Everyday We fade away
We all slowly deteriorate over time


Ashes fade to black
Our memories eventually disappear


They fade to gray
The emotions attached to our memories become less intense over time


And slowly We disintegrate
We slowly break down both physically and mentally


Slowly we disintegrate
The process of deterioration is gradual




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