World On Fire
Daughtry Lyrics
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One step from a body in a coffin
Just one, one of the fallen
Waking up to a blood moon, howling
Can't drown it out, even with the medicine
Tearing through me like a bullet of adrenaline
Arms heavy, face down on a death bed
In the end, silence is deafening
Can you hear the crowd like a thousand sirens?
In the night like thunder striking
The sickness is rising, the angels are crying
That's the sound of a world on fire
Stressed out, head trauma, took a beating
Takes more than a pill to numb the feeling
Bang, bang, no mercy for the healing
Oh, twenty dead without a fight, without a reason
Twenty more in a cop car, bleeding
All tryna win a war without a meaning
Can you hear the crowd like a thousand sirens?
In the night like thunder striking
The sickness is rising, the angels are crying
That's the sound of a world on fire
World on fire
World on fire
Arms heavy, face down on a death bed
Blame the gods while choking on the violence
In the end, silence is deafening
Can you hear the crowd like a thousand sirens?
In the night like thunder striking
The sickness is rising, the angels are crying
That's the sound of a world on fire
Fire
Yeah, can you hear the crowd like a thousand sirens?
In the night like thunder striking
The sickness is rising, the angels are crying
World on fire (world on fire, world on fire, yeah)
World on fire, world on fire, world on fire)
The sickness is rising, the angels are crying
That's the sound of a world on fire
The lyrics of "World On Fire" by Daughtry convey a sense of despair and chaos in the world. The song opens with vivid imagery of someone on the brink of death, feeling like a dead man walking and one step away from a coffin. The reference to a blood moon and howling further adds to the haunting atmosphere. Despite trying to drown out the pain with medicine, it only intensifies, burning through the person like an adrenaline-fueled bullet. The heaviness of the situation is depicted through the lyrics, "Arms heavy, face down on a death bed."
The second verse continues the theme of violence, with the blame being put on the gods but ultimately leading to a deafening silence. The chorus emphasizes the widespread calamity, likening the sound of the crowd to a thousand sirens and thunder striking in the night. The sickness, possibly referring to the social and political turmoil, is rising, and even the angels are crying over the state of the world. The repetition of "world on fire" underscores the idea that everything is in a state of chaos.
Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of a world filled with violence, despair, and a lack of meaning. It raises awareness of the destructive forces that impact society and the urgency for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Going down like a dead man walking
Descending into a state of despair, feeling hopeless and defeated.
One step from a body in a coffin
On the verge of succumbing to death, being close to complete destruction.
Just one, one of the fallen
Merely one among many who have been defeated or have suffered.
Waking up to a blood moon, howling
Being confronted with a dangerous and ominous situation, filled with fear.
Can't drown it out, even with the medicine
Unable to suppress or escape the pain and overwhelming feelings, despite attempts to find relief.
Tearing through me like a bullet of adrenaline
Causing intense and rapid sensations, similar to the impact and rush experienced from an adrenaline-fueled shock.
Arms heavy, face down on a death bed
Feeling physically and emotionally burdened, lying in a state of impending doom and despair.
Blame the gods while choking on the violence
Assigning responsibility to external forces or fate, while being overwhelmed by the destructive nature of the world.
In the end, silence is deafening
The absence of noise and lack of response can be incredibly haunting and overwhelming.
Can you hear the crowd like a thousand sirens?
Perceiving the overwhelming noise and chaos of a crowd, resembling the piercing sound of many sirens simultaneously.
In the night like thunder striking
During the darkness of night, experiencing sudden and powerful disturbances or disruptions that resemble lightning strikes.
The sickness is rising, the angels are crying
Witnessing the growth and spread of a harmful and destructive force, causing even the divine beings to lament.
That's the sound of a world on fire
That noise represents the state of a world engulfed in chaos, turmoil, and destruction.
Stressed out, head trauma, took a beating
Feeling overwhelmed by stress, psychological damage, and having endured significant hardships and difficulties.
Takes more than a pill to numb the feeling
Finding that a simple solution or medication cannot alleviate the emotional pain and numbness experienced.
Bang, bang, no mercy for the healing
Being subjected to continuous and merciless harm, preventing the possibility of recovery or healing.
Oh, twenty dead without a fight, without a reason
Reflecting on the tragic deaths of twenty individuals who were killed unjustly and without any justification.
Twenty more in a cop car, bleeding
An additional twenty individuals injured and suffering while confined in a police vehicle.
All tryna win a war without a meaning
Everyone involved in a futile and purposeless conflict, seeking victory despite the absence of any true significance.
Yeah, can you hear the crowd like a thousand sirens?
Reiterating the overwhelming and cacophonous sound produced by a multitude of people resembling numerous blaring sirens.
The sickness is rising, the angels are crying
Observing the continual growth of malevolence and the sorrow it brings, evoking an empathetic response from celestial beings.
World on fire
The world consumed by chaos and destruction.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Daughtry, Martin H. Frederiksen, Scott Christopher Stevens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aprilshible8312
Love this band!!! They are not only musicians but also prophet's.
This song has a message for sure. The sickness is
not only in our body's but in our souls.
We must learn to pray more for the fire
will continue to spread!
This mans voice is clear and the music
has a serious tone to it while sounding.
beautiful at the same time. A band we
all should definitely listen too!!!
Check out( Heavy is the Crown ) by
them, also a very good song as well as prophetic.
They have my attention anyway.😇🌌✨
@gayemcdonald8179
Absolutely flawless, the man has a voice like no other, Chris didn't need American Idol, American Idol needed Chris.
@lifeisacoustics
I remember Simon Cowell saying No to him
@MrKinghuman
No he needed idol, didn't get a contract without them. Logic.
@seaboardsystemproductions9714
@enter a name here look at Chris now he dosent need them he's an awesome singer I'll bet they are regretting their decision!!!!!!!
@thechairwizard1731
You realize the song is nothing but auto tune no talent
@randipearson4930
Totally agree .. the voting was messed up that night for real .. I called in for Chris and it went to Katherine .. they knew it later but it was too late to fix it .. but now it’s a good thing cause he got great exposure and he don’t have to sign a contract for American Idol .. he’s been been free to create
@myz06rocks
Anyone says this guy is using auto tune or that he isn’t a ridiculously talented singer hasn’t heard him live. I went to one of his concerts and his voice was shaking our seats. He’s is truly awesome and sounds even better live
@trishmclaughlin7606
I wanna go to one of his concerts. I know he has awesome voice. always listening.
@jessicamorales8452
Agree i see him live multiple times and his voice is just amazing
@missyb1020
Even if he was I wouldn't care. I love every CD he puts out!