Wild Fire
Coral Lyrics


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Wild fire, I desire to be loved
Climb higher, to a platform just above
Little liar, you decieve me
With your wit elocution, sculptured perfectly to fit
Tug of war, with the blessing and the mud
Please let me quiz you, rest assured but unplugged
Town cryer, has our voices kindly bugged
Wild fire, I desire to be loved
Daddy calling see how they run
Mummy calling see how they run
?????? see how they run
?????? stories see how they
See how they
Run run run
Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! Oooh!
Wild fire, sifting signal out the times
It has been turned up, in deception all round
Soap and water, wash your mouth out




All the same, she's my daughter
But I'll never play the game

Overall Meaning

The song "Wild Fire" by The Coral is a beautiful and captivating track that explores the complexity of human relationships. The lyrics illustrate the desire to be loved and the fear of being deceived by those we care about. The chorus, "Wild fire, I desire to be loved," is a powerful statement that encapsulates the desire that everyone has to feel loved and accepted.


The first verse describes the struggle of being in a tumultuous relationship, with the lines "Tug of war, with the blessing and the mud" suggesting the conflict between wanting to be happy and wanting to hold onto a relationship that may not be healthy. The reference to a "little liar" shows the hurt that comes from being betrayed by someone we trust. The lines "Please let me quiz you, rest assured but unplugged/Town cryer, has our voices kindly bugged" evoke the image of someone questioning their partner, trying to get to the truth of what is really going on in their relationship.


The second verse introduces the concept of family, with the lines "Daddy calling see how they run/Mummy calling see how they run" suggesting the pressure that can come from familial expectations. The lines "All the same, she's my daughter/ But I'll never play the game" seem to suggest a desire to break free from these constraints and find one's own path in life. Overall, the lyrics of "Wild Fire" are a heartfelt and poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Wild fire, I desire to be loved
The singer yearns for love with a passion that burns like wildfire.


Climb higher, to a platform just above
The singer wants to elevate themselves to a higher level or status.


Little liar, you deceive me
The singer is being lied to by someone, possibly with charm and eloquence.


With your wit elocution, sculptured perfectly to fit
The person who is deceiving the artist is doing so with well-crafted language that fits the situation.


Tug of war, with the blessing and the mud
The artist is struggling with the contrast between the good and bad aspects of their situation.


Please let me quiz you, rest assured but unplugged
The singer is asking to question the person who is deceiving them honestly and without any tricks or manipulations.


Town cryer, has our voices kindly bugged
The singer suspects that their conversations are being monitored or overheard.


Daddy calling see how they run
The artist hears their father calling someone or something, prompting them to run away.


Mummy calling see how they run
The artist hears their mother calling someone or something, prompting them to run away.


?????? see how they run
Unknown action or event that prompts others to run.


?????? stories see how they
Unknown stories that prompt others to run.


See how they
Unknown action or situation that causes others to run.


Run run run
Repetition of the previous lines emphasizing that people are running away from something.


Wild fire, sifting signal out the times
The singer is trying to discern the truth or important information from the chaos of the current situation.


It has been turned up, in deception all round
The situation has become more deceptive and complicated.


Soap and water, wash your mouth out
A phrase used to tell someone to clean up their speech and stop lying.


All the same, she's my daughter
Despite the deception and problems, the person is still the artist's family member.


But I'll never play the game
The singer will not participate in the deception and is taking a principled stand.




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