Into the Fire
Big Country Lyrics
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Been here before I guess we'll get through again
Get your photographs and hide them all away upstairs
Then tie the shutters down against the rain
Last night I took a walk into the fire
Of a young man's dreams
Someday soon I'll leave that innocence behind me
Then I looked into your eyes
And saw the years I spent in them
I was amazed to find they still show clear
Out to the edge of every chance I ever took with you
Shining in the darkest places of my fear
Stay free and throw your cares into the future
Let them all come out
Be true and pass those dreams onto someone
Before you wear them out
Come on, baby, come on, angel
Take a walk into the fire with me now
Come on, angel, come on, come on, my darling
We can talk into the fire here and now
I love the warmth of summers I remember
I see you shimmering in seven veils of haze
I feel the rainfall of a lifetimes worth of autumn
Running on my shoulders like November days
Last night I took a walk into the fire
Of a young girl's dreams
Someday soon I'll leave that innocence behind me
Until then I'm here
Come on, baby, come on, angel
Take a walk into the fire with me now
Come on, angel, come on, come on, my darling
We can talk into the fire here and now
Come on baby, come on angel
Take a walk into the fire with me now
Come on angel, come on, come on, my darling
The song “Into the Fire” by Big Country talks about facing challenges and rising above them. The first verse sets the scene of floodwaters rising and the need to prepare for the storm. This can be seen as a metaphor for the struggles in life and the need to face them head-on. The chorus speaks of a walk into the fire of dreams, representing taking risks to achieve what is desired. The second verse talks about the memories of summers and the rainfall of a lifetime. These symbolize the ups and downs of life and how they shape who we are. The song encourages the listener to stay free, be true to oneself, and to pass dreams onto others before they wear out. Finally, the chorus repeats, encouraging the listener to take a walk into the fire and to face the challenges of life.
Overall, the song is a call to face one's fears and to take risks in order to achieve one's dreams. The lyrics are beautifully crafted to convey a sense of courage and perseverance in the face of difficulties. This song reminds us that life is not always easy, but with determination and strength of spirit, we can rise above any challenge that comes our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Floodwaters rising on the flatlands tonight
The waters on the flat areas are increasing steadily tonight.
Been here before I guess we'll get through again
Experienced this situation in the past and will endure it furthermore.
Get your photographs and hide them all away upstairs
Safekeep your pictures in a high place.
Then tie the shutters down against the rain
Secure your shutters to avoid getting drenched.
Last night I took a walk into the fire / Of a young man's dreams / Someday soon I'll leave that innocence behind me / Until then I'm here
I ventured towards potential perils of being youthful last night, but I will never forget that experience until my innocence is shed.
Then I looked into your eyes / And saw the years I spent in them / I was amazed to find they still show clear / Out to the edge of every chance I ever took with you / Shining in the darkest places of my fear
I glanced into your eyes and saw the memories we shared, which still remain vivid, until the moments where I was afraid and did not desire to take the risks we took together.
Stay free and throw your cares into the future / Let them all come out / Be true and pass those dreams onto someone / Before you wear them out
Be unencumbered and reserve the weight for forthcoming times. Be honest with yourself and express your aspirations to someone, before losing them eventually.
Come on, baby, come on, angel / Take a walk into the fire with me now / Come on, angel, come on, come on, my darling / We can talk into the fire here and now
Let's face the uncertainties together, and have a heart-to-heart conversation while we're here in the midst of danger.
I love the warmth of summers I remember / I see you shimmering in seven veils of haze / I feel the rainfall of a lifetimes worth of autumn / Running on my shoulders like November days
I cherish the summer's heat as well as seeing you in a slightly obscured view. Also, I sense the rainfall represents the duration of my life is cascading down my back, but it feels like passing November evenings.
Last night I took a walk into the fire / Of a young girl's dreams / Someday soon I'll leave that innocence behind me / Until then I'm here
I entered the flame of a young lady's fantasies last night, and I will never abandon that purity until it fades.
Come on, baby, come on, angel / Take a walk into the fire with me now / Come on, angel, come on, come on, my darling / We can talk into the fire here and now
Let's face the uncertainties together, and have a heart-to-heart conversation while we're here in the midst of danger.
Come on baby, come on angel / Take a walk into the fire with me now / Come on angel, come on, come on, my darling
Let's face the uncertainties together and come into the fire with me, angel/love.
Contributed by Charlotte J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Philip Kassabian
on In a Big Country
An absolutely classic song by Squeeze.
Kanno Yoichi
on In A Big Country
I never saw you look like this without a reason
Another promise fallen through, another season passes by you
君をわけもなくこんな風に見つめた事なんてなかった
また約束が反故にされたまま、新しい季節が君のそばを過ぎていく
I never took the smile away from anybody's face
And that's a desperate way to look for someone who is still a child
誰かの顔から微笑を奪ったことなんてなかった
それはまだ子供のような純真さを求めて無我夢中だっただけさ
CHORUS:
In a big country dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice fires the mountainside
Stay alive
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい
I'm not expecting to grow flowers in the desert
But I can live and breathe and see the sun in wintertime
こんな砂漠の地では花が育つなんて期待してないよ
でもオレは生きて、息をして、冬のこんな季節にも太陽を浴びている
And in a big country, dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice, fires the mountainside
Stay alive
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい
I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered
痛みと真実こそが今の君には本当に必要なこと
でも君がいくつもの小さな希望を持ち続けられなければ、ここで生きてはいけないよ
I'm not expecting to grow flowers in the desert
But I can live and breathe and see the sun in wintertime
こんな砂漠の地では花が育つなんて期待してないよ
でもオレは生きて、息をして、冬のこんな季節にも太陽を浴びている
And in a big country, dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice, fires the mountainside
Stay alive
And in a big country, dreams stay with you
Like a lover's voice, fires the mountainside
Stay alive
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい
この広大な大地では、夢は君とともにあるんだ
山の斜面を燃やし続ける恋人の声のように
どうかここで生き続けてほしい
So take that look out of here, it doesn't fit you
Because it's happened doesn't mean you've been discarded
Pull up your head off the floor, come up screaming
Cry out for everything you ever might have wanted
I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered
But you can't stay here with every single hope you had shattered
君には都会暮らしは似合わないって、ここから見ていてわかるんだ
だって、ここでおきたことが君を見捨ててきたって意味にはならないから
フロアの中から飛び出してさ、大きな声で叫びにおいで
君が望んでたであろうすべてをそこにぶちまけるんだ
痛みと真実こそが今の君には本当に必要なこと
でも君がいくつもの小さな希望を持ち続けられなければ、ここで生きてはいけないよ