Cub Sport (formerly Cub Scouts; and before that Tim Nelson and the Cub Scou… Read Full Bio ↴Cub Sport (formerly Cub Scouts; and before that Tim Nelson and the Cub Scouts) are an Australian indie-pop band from Brisbane, Queensland. Formed by singer-songwriter Tim Nelson in 2010. They released a self-titled EP that same year. Following a line-up change, the band dropped the "Tim Nelson and the" at the front of their name in 2011. Under the new name, they released two singles - "Evie" in 2011 and "Do You Hear" in 2012, before releasing their second EP, Told You So, in October 2012. Another new single, "Pool!," was released in March 2013. The band officially changed their name to Cub Sport in August 2013 before releasing new single "Paradise."

In 2016, the band released their debut album, entitled This Is Our Vice. Two singles have been released from the album - "I Can't Save You" and "Come On Mess Me Up."

I'm on Fire
Cub Sport Lyrics

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I wanted you to see me here, chest ablaze burning my fear, okay
And you watch me I can't keep still, but I could meet your maker still
And you're convinced that I'm not strong, but I am here to show you that's not right
'Cause I'm not lit but I'm alight
I'm on fire, don't put me out, don't put me out
I'm on fire, don't put me out, don't put me out
I wanted you to see me here, watch a light show make it disappear, alright
I'm like the candles on your cake, shining bright lighting up your face

You're still convinced that I'm not strong, but I am here to show you that's not right
'Cause I'm not lit but I'm alight
I'm on fire, don't put me out, don't put me out
I'm on fire, don't put me out, don't put me out
I wanna be there for every change, so don't forget my ruined face
I wanna be there for every change, so when it burns you hear my name
I wanna be there for every change, so don't forget my ruined face
I wanna be there for every change, so when it burns you hear my name

I'm on fire, don't put me out, don't put me out
I'm on fire, don't put me out, don't put me out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cub Sport's song "I'm on Fire" speak to a desire to be seen and recognized for one's resilience despite what others may perceive as weakness. The singer declares that they are "ablaze," but this fire is not destructive - it is a symbol of their inner strength and passion. The repeated refrain of "I'm on fire, don't put me out" reinforces this idea that the singer is determined to keep going and not let anyone extinguish their light.

The lines "watch a light show make it disappear" and "like the candles on your cake, shining bright lighting up your face" suggest a sense of performative display - the singer wants to be noticed and appreciated for the energy they bring. However, there is also a depth to their desire to be seen, as they want to be present for "every change" and have their name remembered even when things get tough.

Overall, the lyrics of "I'm on Fire" speak to a desire for recognition and acceptance of one's inner strength and resilience, even in the face of doubt or criticism from others.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanted you to see me here, chest ablaze burning my fear, okay
I wanted you to acknowledge my presence here, with my heart ablaze and burning away my fears.

And you watch me I can't keep still, but I could meet your maker still
You observe me restlessly, but I am strong enough to face anything.

And you're convinced that I'm not strong, but I am here to show you that's not right
You believe that I am weak, but I am here to prove you wrong.

'Cause I'm not lit but I'm alight
Although I am not burning brightly, I am still alive with energy and passion.

I'm on fire, don't put me out, don't put me out
I am filled with a fiery passion and desire, and I hope that no one tries to extinguish it.

I wanted you to see me here, watch a light show make it disappear, alright
I wanted you to witness my light, and see how it can shine so brightly that it can make everything else fade away.

I'm like the candles on your cake, shining bright lighting up your face
I am like the candles on your birthday cake, illuminating your face with brightness and joy.

You're still convinced that I'm not strong, but I am here to show you that's not right
Despite your doubts about my strength, I am determined to prove you wrong.

'Cause I'm not lit but I'm alight
Even though I may not be burning brightly, I am still full of life and energy.

I wanna be there for every change, so don't forget my ruined face
I want to be present for all the changes that will come, and I hope that you won't forget my flawed and damaged face.

I wanna be there for every change, so when it burns you hear my name
I want to be there for every moment of transformation, and I hope that my name will be remembered when things get tough.

I'm on fire, don't put me out, don't put me out
I am overwhelmed with passion and energy, and I implore you to let me burn without trying to extinguish me.

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