Chariots of Fire
Bodies Without Organs/BWO Lyrics

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This planet is turning our tires are burning
Start up the engines I'm ready to go
You caused a commotion and got my devotion
We should be Bonnie and Clyde on the road
I feel fascination a kicking sensation
This is my turn and I'm striking for gold
Let's fly this truck through the sky
Worlds colliding we keep on riding

[Chorus:]
Ooh oh chariots of fire
Higher and higher ascending above
Ooh oh chariots of fire
Share my desire creation of love
Ooh oh chariots of fire
Higher and higher ascending above
Ooh oh chariots of fire
Share my desire creation of love

It's my dedication to rule aviation
I'm certified with the highest degree
I strive for perfection you had the connection
Now I've got God shine his light down on me
It ain't necessary to call Virgin Mary
When you have the gift to set my spirit free
Let's take this train through the sky
Worlds colliding we keep on riding

[Chorus:]

Those were the halcyon days
The days when we walked on the scene
Those were the halcyon nights
The lights shining bright on the screen
When we dreamed of creating machines
Waving sounds to our dreams
I feel fascination a kicking sensation
This is my turn and I'm striking for gold
Let's fly this truck through the sky
Worlds colliding we keep on riding
Ooh oh chariots of fire
Higher and higher ascending above

[Chorus:]

It's a brand new day things will go my way
Every night I pray every time I say

It's a brand new day things will go my way
Every night I pray every time I say

Overall Meaning

In “Chariots of Fire”, BWO sings about the thrill and excitement of chasing after dreams and passions. The singer speaks of how the world is constantly moving and evolving, with the tires of the planet turning and burning, signaling the need for the engines to start up and begin the adventure. The song talks about the desire to have someone by their side to journey with, being likened to being a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde, on the run and chasing their passions as partners in crime.

The song also speaks of an obsession or fascination with aviation, and the dedication to ruling the skies. The singer speaks of obtaining the highest degree in aviation and striving for perfection, sharing the desire for the creation of love and the need to fly higher, ascending to greater heights. BWO also touches on the theme of nostalgia, reminiscing about the halcyon days and halcyon nights where dreams of creating machines and waving sounds to their dreams were all that mattered.

Overall, “Chariots of Fire” is an ode to the thrill and excitement of pursuing dreams and passions and how these endeavors can become even more fulfilling when shared with someone special. The song paints a vivid picture of the joy and exhilaration of chasing after one’s dreams and how it can serve as almost a religious experience, igniting a person’s spirit in ways unrelated to any material possessions.

Line by Line Meaning

This planet is turning our tires are burning
The world is moving fast and we're on the move too.

Start up the engines I'm ready to go
Let's get started, I'm all set to go.

You caused a commotion and got my devotion
Your actions caused a stir and I'm devoted to you.

We should be Bonnie and Clyde on the road
Let's be a daring pair like Bonnie and Clyde on our adventure.

I feel fascination a kicking sensation
I'm deeply intrigued and excited.

This is my turn and I'm striking for gold
It's my time to shine and I'm aiming for the top.

Let's fly this truck through the sky
Let's soar high and take our journey to new heights.

Worlds colliding we keep on riding
We keep going despite the challenges and obstacles.

Ooh oh chariots of fire
A feeling of triumph and victory, like chariots rushing to the sky.

Higher and higher ascending above
We're reaching new heights and soaring higher than ever.

Share my desire creation of love
Let's experience the joy of love and share it with each other.

It's my dedication to rule aviation
I'm fully committed to becoming the best in the aviation industry.

I'm certified with the highest degree
I have the credentials and skills to excel in my field.

I strive for perfection you had the connection
I aim for excellence and you helped me get there.

Now I've got God shine his light down on me
I feel blessed and guided by a higher power.

It ain't necessary to call Virgin Mary
I don't need to rely on religion to feel connected to a higher power.

Let's take this train through the sky
Let's continue our journey, propelled by our ambition and confidence.

Those were the halcyon days
Those were the carefree and blissful days.

The days when we walked on the scene
The days when we made an impact and were noticed.

Those were the halcyon nights
The nights when everything was magical.

The lights shining bright on the screen
The lights that illuminated our path and kept us going.

When we dreamed of creating machines
The time when we had ambitious dreams for the future.

Waving sounds to our dreams
We were creating and building our dreams and aspirations.

It's a brand new day things will go my way
I have a positive outlook and expect good things to happen.

Every night I pray every time I say
I express my hopes and dreams to a higher power.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXANDER BENGT MAGNUS BARD, MARTIN ANDRZEJ J. ROLINSKI, MARINA ANNA SCHIPTJENKO, ANDERS ERIK HANSSON

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