Blue Flame
Author & Punisher Lyrics


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Poor woman
Dead friend
Open passage
Missed train
Long night
Old age
Dark life
Blue flame

Blue flame
Right of passage
Red life
Right timing

Blue flame
Sad cloud
Red train
Long night
Old age
Dark life
Blue flame

Blue flame
Right of passage
Red life
Right timing
Blue flame
Sad cloud




Red morning
Cloud night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Author & Punisher's song "Blue Flame" are open to interpretation, but they seem to capture the struggles of life and death. The singer mentions a "poor woman" and a "dead friend," indicating hardship and loss. The line "open passage, missed train" suggests missed opportunities or regrets. The repetition of "long night, old age, dark life" seems to emphasize the weariness and despair that can accumulate over time. Finally, the refrain of "blue flame" is ambiguous; it could represent something that gives warmth and light, or it could be a reference to the blue flames often seen in funeral pyres.


The second verse reinforces the idea of the blue flame as a kind of rite of passage: "right of passage, red life, right timing." The red color could refer to blood or passion, while the "right timing" could suggest that the events in the song are part of a larger, inevitable cycle. The final verse returns to the earlier themes of sadness and darkness, with the "sad cloud" and the "cloud night" adding to the sense of gloom.


Overall, the lyrics of "Blue Flame" seem to paint a picture of the harsh realities of life contrasted with the comforting aspects of fire and ritual. The song is open to various interpretations, however, and could be about anything from grief to transformation to the beauty of natural phenomena.


Line by Line Meaning

Poor woman
A woman who lacks wealth or good fortune.


Dead friend
A friend who is no longer alive.


Open passage
A way or route that is not obstructed.


Missed train
A train that has departed before someone reaches the station.


Long night
A night that seems to last a very long time.


Old age
The condition of being advanced in years, often accompanied by physical changes.


Dark life
A life that is difficult, unhappy or full of trouble.


Blue flame
A flame that burns blue, typically due to the presence of certain chemicals.


Blue flame
A phenomenon that represents a rite of passage.


Right of passage
A ritual that one must go through to demonstrate their suitability to enter a new phase of life.


Red life
A life that is intense and full of passion.


Right timing
A moment that is well-suited or convenient for a particular action or event.


Sad cloud
A state of sorrow or grief.


Red train
A train that represents excitement, adventure, or passion.


Red morning
A morning that is filled with energy and enthusiasm.


Cloud night
A night that is filled with uncertainty, confusion or worry.




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