Firestarter
Dave Navarro; Gene Simmons Lyrics


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Fire...
(Hey, hey, hey)

I'm the trouble starter, punky instigator
I'm the fear addicted, danger illustrated (hey, hey, hey)

I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter (hey, hey, hey)
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter (hey, hey, hey)
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter...

I'm the bitch you hated, filth infatuated
Yeah, I'm the pain you tasted, feel intoxicated (hey, hey, hey)

I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter (hey, hey, hey)
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter (hey, hey, hey)

Fire...
(Hey, hey, hey)

I'm the self inflicted, my detonator
Yeah, I'm the one infected, twisted animator (hey, hey, hey)

I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter (hey, hey, hey)
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter (hey, hey, hey)
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter (yeah...)

(Hey, hey, hey)

Fire... (hey, hey, hey)




I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Firestarter" by Gene Simmons are intense and rebellious. The singer portrays himself as a trouble starter, fear addicted and danger illustrated punky instigator. He takes pride in being a "firestarter" who is a twisted firestarter. He sings that he is hated by people and filth infatuated. He also claims to be the pain that people tasted and made them feel intoxicated.


The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter" numerous times, representing the rebellious nature and determination to break free from the norm. The song's lyrics seem to be dedicated to those who feel oppressed and want to start a revolution to bring change to their lives. The song's overall theme is intense, chaotic, and explosive, resonating with people who want to rebel against societal norms and take matters into their own hands.


Line by Line Meaning

Fire... (Hey, hey, hey)
The song starts with a call to action, inviting listeners to join in the fiery rebellion.


I'm the trouble starter, punky instigator
The singer sees themselves as the root cause of trouble, encouraging others to follow their lead and challenge authority.


I'm the fear addicted, danger illustrated (Hey, hey, hey)
The singer thrives on fear and danger, using it to fuel their rebellious spirit and draw others into their cause.


I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter (Hey, hey, hey) You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter (Hey, hey, hey) I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter...
The chorus repeats the same message of the singer being a firestarter, igniting flames of rebellion and inviting others to join the fight.


I'm the bitch you hated, filth infatuated
The singer embraces being seen as a disliked outsider, finding beauty and inspiration in what society deems filthy or ugly.


Yeah, I'm the pain you tasted, feel intoxicated (Hey, hey, hey)
The singer takes pride in causing pain and conflict, and enjoys the power that comes with it.


I'm the self-inflicted, my detonator Yeah, I'm the one infected, twisted animator (Hey, hey, hey)
The singer sees themselves as both the cause and effect of their fiery rebellion. They are the one pulling the strings, yet also consumed by the very flames they've started.


Fire... (Hey, hey, hey) I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter...
The song ends with a repeated refrain of the chorus, solidifying the singer's identity as a firestarter and rallying call to those who share their rebellious spirit.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kim Deal, Jonathan Edward Stephen Jeczalik, Gary Michael Langan, Liam Howlett, Anne Jennifer Dudley, Paul Robert Morley, Trevor Charles Horn, Keith Charles Flint

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Comments from YouTube:

Mike

This song gives me the trots.

DavidofJagged

I can't help but actually like this!

Tasty Onionhead

AWESOME version

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Cragma

Bro the music video for this....my god

John Harley

I remember this being on a cd commercial as a child. I saw a achievement on a video game call fire stater and remembered the commercial being only like 4 at the time of the commercial I have no idea how I knew gene Simmons or knew he sang this at the time. But still a terrible song sounds good back in the day though lol.

Elliot Duncan

Love this song and the video, if Gene can put back on

netsurferx1

How the fuck is it that no wrestler used/uses this as an entrance theme?

Dan B 0809

Let's just appreciate the fact that Dave Navarro (from the funk band RHCP) played the guitar for Gene Simmons (from the heavy metal band Kiss) on his cover of "Firestarter" (by the big beat/techno band The Prodigy) which sampled a song by Trevor Horn (from the new wave band Buggles).

jake lay

Dan B 0809 dave was in rhcp for a few years he's known for being in janes addiction. and we all know genres but thanks for saying them anyways lmao

Dan B 0809

@jake lay mentioning the genres was the whole point of the comment

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