Kerosene
Bridie David Lyrics
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First time softly cleansing breeze
Second time angry I'll at ease, I'll at ease
All ablaze in the western sky
One spark, cruel wind, open fire
Here comes arson with it's violent desire
Kerosene, Kerosene
The devil-like fire comes bathed in glory
Hot wind flush again my skin
Brings back thoughts of wandering
Back from where I first began, back then
Kerosene, Kerosene
The lyrics of Bridie David's song Kerosene give us a vivid description of wildfire and how it unfolds. She first talks about the wind that comes up through the trees, first softly cleansing breeze, which eventually turns into second time angry ill at ease. This further illustrates the change in wind intensity and its effect on the fire. The description of the western sky all ablaze shows how the fire has spread far and wide. Finally, she personifies the fire and brings out its violent desire, which is a strong message that we need to be more careful with our surroundings.
Further, she refers to the wild west bible story where the devil-like fire is bathed in glory. This is a metaphor for the destructive power of wildfire. The hot wind flush against her skin brings back thoughts of wandering, and it's evident that she has been caught up in a fire before. All she wants to do is go back to where it all began, back then, and start anew. The chorus of Kerosene, Kerosene signifies the importance of the fuel that keeps a fire burning.
Line by Line Meaning
Wind comes up through the trees
The movement of air occurs through the trees
First time softly cleansing breeze
A gentle and refreshing gust of wind blows
Second time angry I'll at ease, I'll at ease
The wind intensifies, causing uneasiness and discomfort
All ablaze in the western sky
The sky is alight with flames
One spark, cruel wind, open fire
A small spark leads to a powerful and destructive fire fueled by the wind
Here comes arson with it's violent desire
The fire is personified as a dangerous and uncontrollable force
Kerosene, Kerosene
Repeated as a reminder of the flammable liquid that fuels fires
In the wild west bible story
A reference to a fictional tale set in a historical American period
The devil-like fire comes bathed in glory
The beauty and power of the flames is compared to that of a divine being
Hot wind flush again my skin
The warm wind brushes against the singer's skin
Brings back thoughts of wandering
The sensation of wind reminds the singer of travel and exploration
Back from where I first began, back then
The singer reflects on their past and origin
Kerosene, Kerosene
Repeated as a warning of the danger posed by flammable substances
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID ROSS BRIDIE
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@suitinaute
Why this doesn't have a million views I'll never know. It did take me a long time get here myself though.
@ruffian1868
Glenelg Football Club guitar strap = magnificent :)
@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589
I imagine that the percussion line to this is meant to sound like an old single-cylinder kerosene-fuelled stationary engine. ? It does to me.