Common Kings produce phenomenal pop hits with rock, reggae, R&B and classic… Read Full Bio ↴Common Kings produce phenomenal pop hits with rock, reggae, R&B and classic soul influences. Lead singer JR King (Hawaii/Samoa), guitarist Taumata Grey (Samoa), bassist Ivan Kirimaua (Fiji/Kiribati), and drummer Jerome Taito (Tonga) grew up in dynamic households filled with vibrant passion for music. The Kings individual musical journeys were inspired by artists like Musiq Soulchild, Raphael Saadiq, D'Angelo, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Jim Croce, Michael Jackson, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Gypsy Kings, Earth Wind & Fire, Maroon 5 and many traditional artists from the islands. The band’s resulting original sound is a collection of these varied musical and cultural inspirations orchestrated into an array of head-rocking beats, feel-good rhythms, and emotional fervor. Their fun-loving attitude and "good vibes" high energy projects loud and clear during Common Kings’ live performance experience. With lead-singer Sasualei “JR King” Maliga in the forefront, Common Kings possesses one of the most naturally gifted and powerfully impressive singers in the game today. Graced with a distinctive, raw, organic talent, JR’s vocal ability appears boundless as he amazes listeners with his welcoming tone, wide range of rich notes, infectious melodies, and soulful passion. In the studio daily recording their first Common Kings EP, writing like mad with incredible producers and shooting hot new videos, their "formative years" as princes have come to a close and the Common Kings are stepping into their royal rule.

Fireman
Common Kings Lyrics

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I know you've been busy drifting sitting waiting for the day when,
Just waiting for the day when,
Sleep wont be a remedy for going through the pain yeah, oh yeah

You're so lost im out of touch that you're heart is here to save me,
Save me. You're dodging all the signs
And didn't notice that you gave in, gave in

I saw your love go ablaze, went down in flames.
Heard you caught to help I'm rushing to your emergency
You shouldn't play with fire its lame.
Just don't make sure that you don't burn again

Girl I'll be your fireman,
I'm your fireman, I've come to pick up your heart
I'm here to heal your scars

I'll call me your fireman,
I'm your fireman, I've come to pick up your heart
I'm here to heal your scars

Woah, fireman, woah, fireman

Let me take you down I know the
Smoke is suffocating, smoke is suffocating,
If you need mouth to mouth don't
Worry I control your breathing, breathing

Girl if it's too much I'll be the one to come relieve yah,
Relieve yah, i know what you've been through, imma be your rescue

I saw your love go ablaze, went down in flames,
Heard you called to help I'm rushing to your emergency
You shouldn't play, with fire its lame
Just make sure you don't burn again

Girl I'll be your fireman,
I'm your fireman, I've come to pick up your heart
I'm here to heal your scars

I'll call me your fireman,
I'm your fireman, I've come to pick up your heart
I'm here to heal your scars

Woah, fireman, woah, fireman

Girl I'll be your fireman,
I'm your fireman, I've come to pick up your heart
I'm here to heal your scars

I'll call me your fireman,
I'm your fireman, I've come to pick up your heart
I'm here to heal your scars

Woah, fireman, woah, fireman

Overall Meaning

In the song "Fireman,” Common Kings addresses a woman who has been hurt and is having trouble moving on. The lyrics imply that she has been "drifting" and using sleep as an escape from her pain. The singer identifies himself as a "fireman," ready to rescue her heart from the flames of her past relationship that had “gone ablaze and down in flames.” He assures her that he understands what she has been through and is there to help her heal her scars.

The chorus of the song reiterates that he is her “fireman” and has come to pick up her heart and heal her scars. He promises to take her down from the smoke that is suffocating her and control her breathing. He is willing to do whatever it takes to be her “rescue.”

Through this song, Common Kings offers a soothing message of hope to those struggling to move on from past relationships. The lyrics emphasize the importance of finding someone who understands and supports one's emotional healing.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you've been busy drifting sitting waiting for the day when,
I understand that you've been going through a lot and waiting for a better day to come

Just waiting for the day when,
You're hoping for a day when you won't have to struggle anymore

Sleep wont be a remedy for going through the pain yeah, oh yeah
You're struggling to find rest and relief from the pain you're feeling

You're so lost im out of touch that you're heart is here to save me,
You're feeling lost and disconnected, but you have a big heart that wants to help others

Save me. You're dodging all the signs
You're ignoring the warning signs and putting yourself in potentially dangerous situations

And didn't notice that you gave in, gave in
You didn't realize that you've given in to the temptation and ended up in a bad situation

I saw your love go ablaze, went down in flames.
I witnessed your love fall apart and end disastrously

Heard you caught to help I'm rushing to your emergency
I heard that you're in trouble and I'm coming to help you as quickly as I can

You shouldn't play with fire its lame.
You shouldn't take unnecessary risks, it's not worth it

Just don't make sure that you don't burn again
Make sure to learn from your mistakes and avoid making the same ones in the future

Girl I'll be your fireman,
I'll be there to protect you and put out any fires in your life

I'm your fireman, I've come to pick up your heart
I'm here to help you pick up the pieces of your heart and mend any brokenness

I'm here to heal your scars
I want to be there for you and help you recover from any hardships you've faced

Let me take you down I know the
Let me take you away from the situation that's causing you so much pain

Smoke is suffocating, smoke is suffocating,
You're feeling suffocated and overwhelmed by everything going on

If you need mouth to mouth don't
If you need help or support, don't hesitate to ask for it

Worry I control your breathing, breathing
I'll be there to guide you and make sure you're able to breathe easy

Girl if it's too much I'll be the one to come relieve yah,
If you're feeling overwhelmed, I'll be there to help you find some relief

i know what you've been through, imma be your rescue
I understand that you've been through a lot and I'm here to be your savior and help you through it

Girl I'll be your fireman,
Once again reinforcing my promise to protect and care for you

Woah, fireman, woah, fireman
Repeating the promise and emphasizing the strength and security that comes with it

Writer(s): Dwayne Chin Quee, Sasualei Maliga, Lui Kirimaua, Jerome Taito, Taumata Grey, Tradessa Willis, Trevon Trapper, Mitchum Chin

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