Chariots of Fire
D.S. Miller Lyrics

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Sorry that we took so long
You probably thought we forgot your song
It makes us smile just so you know
To see your eyes at our shows

I wrote this song while I was drunk
I hope you don't mind that it was wine
But you called me and said you didn't want your friends to know

But what if you had to go?
What about then?
What about then Mildred?
Excuse me I mean music
What about then?

Sweet chariot of fire
Gon' swing us all the way
Sing us a song today, away-ay (zoom)
Away-ay, away-ay (zoom)
Away-ay, away-ay (zoom)
Away-ay, away-ay (zoom)

Or maybe I'm in your car just driving away
And everything's okay

Float around where there's no need to walk
And there's nothing but thoughts and feeling no talk
Where there's golden bees and silver birds
And dreams are like shootin' come true and heard
And every moment feels like a spin Mildred
I mean, a spin music
So what about then?

Sweet chariot of fire
Gon' swing us all the way
Sing us a song today, away-ay (zoom)
Away-ay, away-ay (zoom)
Away-ay, away-ay (zoom)
Away-ay, away-ay (zoom)

Or maybe I'm in your car just driving away
And everything's okay

Where every star flickers bright as sister
Just for the whisper commands your love
The bright sun in the sky all the flowers harmonize
And that's where your starry eyes will stand above

(Mildred, Mildred) Naw, fuck I mean Mildred
(Mildred, Mildred) How the fuck you gonna tell me it's Mildred
(Mildred, Mildred)(I'm sorry) not music (music)
Fuck it

Sweet chariot of fire
Gon' swing us all the way
Sing us a song today, away-ay (zoom)
Away-ay, away-ay (zoom)
Away-ay, away-ay (zoom)
Away-ay, away-ay (zoom)

Or maybe I'm in your car just driving away
And everything's okay

I Love You
You mean the world to me

Just a minute ago
Just a minute ago
Just a minute ago
I said some things I know that I can't change that (sorry)
But when I just screamed
That didn't mean for us to break
Break our pact

I'm searching for my way back
But I'm looking through a peephole
I'm trying to find my way back
I wanna be the hero

I'm here, you're there
I'm here, you're there
I'm here, you're there
Between us there's air, but no one is breathing (fudge them)
How can this be?
It's your face I see
This is so crazy
We're in the same room

(I'm searching for my way back girl) I'm searching for my way back
(I'm searching for my way back girl)
(I'm searching for my way back girl) But I'm looking through a peephole
(I'm searching for my way back girl)
(I'm searching for my way back girl)I'm trying to find my way back
(I'm searching for my way back girl)
(I'm searching for my way back girl) I wanna be the hero
(I'm searching for my way back girl)

I love you, forever

Hey, I don't care what it takes but I know we got to get there
(Got to get there)
We got to get there
(Got to get there)
I can see it now, you and me
I know nothing'll change if the both of us just sat here
(If we just sat here)
If we just sat here
(If we just sat here)
Come on join me girl, can't you see?

(Hey)
I'm searching for my way back (I'm lost! Where am I?)
But I'm looking thru a peephole (I just wanna go home)
I'm trying to find my way back (I'm out here by myself)
I wanna be the hero (I'm lost in space)

I'm searching for my way back (no rocky road start)
But I'm looking through a peephole (I just wanna see you)
I'm trying to find my way back (hey, no rocky road start)
I wanna be the hero (I just wanna lead you)

I'm searching for my way back
(I love you babe, love you babe, love you babe)

Overall Meaning

In “Chariots of Fire”, D.S. Miller begins by addressing the audience directly and apologizing for taking too long to create a new song. He acknowledges that they are likely disappointed about the delay and may have thought that he had forgotten about them. Miller then reveals that seeing their fans’ enthusiasm at live performances brings him joy, indicating that their support inspires him as an artist.

Miller then transitions to discussing a person, Mildred or perhaps in a metaphorical sense as music, who does not want her friends to know about something. Miller questions what would happen if this secret had to be revealed and expresses his confusion about the situation. The chorus follows, with Miller asking for a “Sweet chariot of fire” to “swing us all the way” and take them to a better place. He longs for a place where there is no need for talk but only thoughts and feelings, where dreams become reality, and every moment feels like a “spin music”. The phrase “spin music” is likely a reference to the way music can keep us moving and inspired, like a continuous spinning motion.

Miller concludes the song by repeating the chorus and stating that he may be in a car, driving away, where everything is okay. It is unclear who he is speaking to or whether he is speaking metaphorically, but the idea of being in a car suggests a journey or escape from something.

Line by Line Meaning

Sorry that we took so long
We apologize for taking so long to write this song

You probably thought we forgot your song
We understand if you thought we forgot about your song

It makes us smile just so you know
We are happy to see you enjoy our music

To see your eyes at our shows
We appreciate your presence at our performances

I wrote this song while I was drunk
I wrote this song under the influence of alcohol

I hope you don't mind that it was wine
I hope you don't object to me writing the song under the influence of wine

But you called me and said you didn't want your friends to know
But you called me and said you didn't want your friends to know about the song

But what if you had to go
But what if you had to leave unexpectedly

What about then
What would happen in that scenario

What about then Mildred
What about then, addressed as 'Mildred'

Excuse me I mean music
Sorry, I meant to say 'music'

Sweet chariot of fire
A metaphorical vehicle that will take us to a better place

Gon' swing us all the way
Will take us to our destination with a pleasant journey

Sing us a song today
Provide us with a joyful moment through music

Awayay, awayay awayay, awayay awayay, awayay awayay
A nonsensical, emotional expression

Or maybe I'm in your car just driving away
Perhaps, hypothetically, I am driving away with you

And everything's o.k.
And everything is good and alright

Float around where there's no need to walk
Experience a state of weightlessness where walking is unnecessary

And there's nothing but thoughts and feeling no talk
A place where there are no words, only thoughts and emotions

Where there's golden bees and silver birds
A place where nature is abundant and glorious

And dreams are like shootin' come true and heard
Where dreams come true and are realized

And every moment feels like a spin Mildred
Every moment feels like a joyous whirlwind, Mildred

I mean, a spin music
I mean, a musical whirlwind

So what about then
What would happen in that moment

Where every star flickers bright as sister
A place where the stars shine as bright as family

Just for the whisper commands your love
A place where a mere whisper can claim your love

The bright sun in the sky all the flowers harmonize
A place where the sun brings everyone and everything into harmony

And that's where your starry eyes will stand above
Where your bright and shining eyes will be prominent

The fuck I mean Mildred
A profanity-laden statement calling out a mistake in earlier lyrics

How the fuck you gonna tell me it's Mildred (I'm sorry) and not music
How dare you correct me about the name, followed by an apology and clarification

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams, Pharrell L Williams

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