What's on your Mind?
Bonfire Lyrics


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What do you feel
When a poor man's house is burning?
Do you still care
When an old man's falling down?
What's going on in a world
Where all our values seem to hide?

Do we all get numb,
What have we become?

(Chorus:)
What's on your mind
When you hear our children cry?
What's on your mind
When you see your brothers die?
We've been down this road before
Do we really need some more?
What's on your mind, tell me
What's on your mind?

Do you believe
That a war today is human?
Where does it flow
All the blood not shown on TV?
Where do we go on a two way street
When our heart is deaf and blind?

In a world full of lies
Two wrongs don't make a right





(Chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bonfire's song "What's On Your Mind" are a reflection on the state of the world and its many problems, as seen through the eyes of someone who is deeply concerned and thoughtful. The song poses a series of questions to the listener, asking what they feel or think in situations when people are suffering or dying due to war or other crises. The lyrics suggest that the world is lacking in values and that people are becoming numb to the pain of others, which is a dangerous trend that must be addressed.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it asks the listener directly about their thoughts and feelings in response to the suffering of others. The lyrics suggest that the world has been down this road before and that we don't need more of the same, which implies that change is necessary in order to create a better future for everyone. The verses of the song focus on specific issues such as war, poverty, and the media's portrayal of violence, in order to highlight the many problems that exist in society.


Overall, the lyrics of "What's On Your Mind" are a call to action, encouraging listeners to think critically about the issues facing the world and to take action to make a positive difference.


Line by Line Meaning

What do you feel
What emotions arise within you


When a poor man's house is burning?
When you witness the destruction of someone's home and livelihood who is impoverished


Do you still care
Do you have empathy and concern


When an old man's falling down?
When you see an elderly person in need of help or assistance


What's going on in a world
What is happening in our global society


Where all our values seem to hide?
When it appears that our principles and ethics are absent or concealed from sight


Do we all get numb,
Do we become desensitized or indifferent


What have we become?
What kind of society have we evolved into


What's on your mind
What thoughts or worries occupy your thinking


When you hear our children cry?
When you hear the sounds of distressed or suffering youth


When you see your brothers die?
When you witness the loss of life among your fellow human beings


We've been down this road before
We have experienced similar situations in the past


Do we really need some more?
Do we require further instances of tragedy or hardship


Do you believe
Do you have faith or conviction


That a war today is human?
That warfare in our present era is a display of humanity's capability for destruction


Where does it flow
What happens to the blood spilled in conflicts


All the blood not shown on TV?
The countless lives lost in battles that are not documented in mainstream media


Where do we go on a two way street
In a circumstance where there are two opposing paths or ideals, what direction do we take


When our heart is deaf and blind?
When we have difficulty perceiving and understanding what is morally right


In a world full of lies
In an environment where deception and dishonesty is prevalent


Two wrongs don't make a right
It is not acceptable to retaliate with the same harmful actions that were committed against you




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