Flame
C. D. Wright Lyrics
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Things I like, things I hate
My very nature is to criticize
And then cut myself down to size
On the cusp of compromise
To living hell, I slipped and fell
Loves come and go, all too soon
Looking back upon my life as such
And the remedies they cost too much
Such a frail and fragile place
This egg and shell upon my face
Fueled by desire
Wind adds to fire
Flame of the uninspired
On the cusp of compromise
To living hell, I slipped and fell
Such a frail and fragile place
This egg and shell upon my face
Fueled by desire
Wind adds to fire
Flame of the uninspired
The lyrics to C. D. Wright's song "Flame" are introspective and a reflection of the artist's lifetime of experiences. The first verse speaks to the artist's personal philosophy on life - they have spent a lifetime building their fate, including things they like and things they hate. The artist's nature is critical, and they tend to minimize their own accomplishments. The second verse speaks to a time in the artist's life where they were on the edge of compromise, which ultimately led to living hell. The artist is now sitting in a corner, licking their wounds, realizing that love is fleeting and that the remedies for their problems are too costly. The egg and shell of the artist's life is expressed as being fragile, with desires being fuel for the uninspired flame. The chorus is a repetition of the artist's sentiments regarding living hell and their egg and shell existence, which signify a lack of hope and general despair. The verse about desire and wind adding to fire is interesting because it implies that negative emotions and circumstances can increase one's lack of hope (the uninspired flame).
Overall, the lyrics to this song speak to the general human experience of being unhappy with one's life and facing difficult situations. The artist's reflections on their own experiences ultimately lead to a realization that life is delicate and that desires can lead to further despair. The egg and shell imagery speaks to the natural defense mechanisms we have as humans to protect ourselves from emotional vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
I spend a lifetime curving out my fate
Throughout my life, I have been trying to shape my own destiny.
Things I like, things I hate
There are certain things in life that I enjoy and others that I despise.
My very nature is to criticize
By default, I tend to be critical of myself and others.
And then cut myself down to size
After pointing out my flaws or mistakes, I tend to belittle myself.
On the cusp of compromise
I am at a point of almost reaching an agreement or making a concession.
To living hell, I slipped and fell
Unfortunately, that decision led me into a difficult and unpleasant situation.
I'm in the corner licking off my wound
Now I am alone, dealing with the consequences of my actions.
Loves come and go, all too soon
Romantic relationships tend to be fleeting and temporary.
Looking back upon my life as such
Reflecting on my life so far and the experiences I've had.
And the remedies they cost too much
Realizing that the solutions to my problems are often unaffordable or out of reach.
Such a frail and fragile place
Life is delicate, and anything can threaten its balance.
This egg and shell upon my face
I am vulnerable, and my emotions are easily seen by others.
Fueled by desire
Motivated by my wants and needs.
Wind adds to fire
External forces can amplify my passions and emotions.
Flame of the uninspired
But despite this drive, I lack inspiration and creativity.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: K. D. LANG, BEN MINK
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