Walking On Fire
Evolution Lyrics


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My fingers burn in the breakdown
This part of everything behind me
I fade into off the headlights
Crushing every feeling that's in me

These walls you've built never come down
One's a crowded number when you're one
Lights flicker still in your eyes
All across the ground I own

You hear things that you can't see
Echoes on and off
Thoughts spinning out of me
What's your impulse for me?

Time never leaves until it's over
Shadow falling never stay
Deep treble lights that they cover
Softly slipping down my face

You hear things that you can't see
Echoes on and off
Thoughts spinning out of me
What's your impulse for me?

I'm walking on fire
I'm walking on fire.

Time's never still in my mind
Stay where I belong in your fumes
I'm pushing back deeper lies
Still wait, open to you

You hear things that you can't see
Echoes on and off
Thoughts spinning out of me
What's your impulse for me?





I'm walking on fire.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Walking On Fire by Evolution are a powerful expression of pain, isolation, and emotional turmoil. The opening lines describe a physical sensation of burning in the fingers, perhaps a metaphor for a high-stress situation that makes the singer anxious and nervous. The reference to leaving everything behind in this breakdown implies that something has either gone wrong or collapsed in the singer's life, and they are struggling to move on from it.


The next lines speak of crushing feelings and walls that never come down. The mention of crowded number and flickering lights suggest a feeling of being lost and disoriented in the chaos of life. The line "you hear things that you can't see" might be a nod to the singer's anxiety, which is causing them to imagine things that aren't there. The chorus "I'm walking on fire" is a powerful metaphor that suggests the singer is in a dangerous situation, perhaps one that is overwhelming them emotionally and causing them to feel like they are walking on hot coals.


The second verse speaks of the passage of time and how it won't stop until everything is over. The line "shadow falling never stay" could be a reference to how fleeting and temporary things can be when you're going through a difficult time. The singer appears to be in a state of emotional flux where they feel like they're slipping further away from who they are. The last part of the verse seeks to embrace a person whom they can turn to with the line "still wait, open to you," but it's unclear if that person exists or not.


Line by Line Meaning

My fingers burn in the breakdown
The pain I feel is so intense that it burns my hands.


This part of everything behind me
I have left everything behind and moved on to this point in my journey.


I fade into off the headlights
I become invisible and blend into the darkness of the night.


Crushing every feeling that's in me
The weight of my situation is overwhelming and causing me to feel numb.


These walls you've built never come down
The barriers you've put up will never be removed.


One's a crowded number when you're one
Being alone can feel suffocating and overwhelming.


Lights flicker still in your eyes
There is still a small glimmer of hope or life in your eyes.


All across the ground I own
I have come far, and all the land before me belongs to me.


You hear things that you can't see
You pick up on things that are not visible to the naked eye.


Echoes on and off
The sounds reverberate and fade intermittently.


Thoughts spinning out of me
My mind is racing and can't seem to settle on one thing.


What's your impulse for me?
What do you feel or think when you see me?


Time never leaves until it's over
Time continues to move forward until the end.


Shadow falling never stay
The darkness will always be fleeting and never stay permanently.


Deep treble lights that they cover
Intense and high-pitched sounds that are being hidden.


Softly slipping down my face
Tears are falling gently down my face.


Time's never still in my mind
My mind is always moving and processing information.


Stay where I belong in your fumes
Being close to you feels comforting and safe.


I'm pushing back deeper lies
I am fighting against the lies that are being told to me.


Still wait, open to you
I am patiently waiting and hoping for you to come back to me.


I'm walking on fire
I am going through a difficult and painful experience.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BARRY JAMIESON, JONATHAN SUTTON, JAYN LEONIE MCNAMARA

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@rocko44444444

My fingers burn in the breakdown
This part of everything behind me
I fade into off the headlights
Crushing every feeling that's in me


These walls you've built never come down
One's a crowded number when you're one
Lights flicker still in your eyes
All across the ground I own


You hear things that you can't see
Echoes on and off
Thoughts spinning out of me
What's your impulse for me?


Time never leaves until it's over
Shadow falling never stay
Deep treble lights that they cover
Softly slipping down my face


You hear things that you can't see
Echoes on and off
Thoughts spinning out of me
What's your impulse for me?


I'm walking on fire...
I'm walking on fire...


Time's never still in my mind
Stay where I belong in your fumes
I'm pushing back deeper lies
Still wait, open to you


You hear things that you can't see
Echoes on and off
Thoughts spinning out of me
What's your impulse for me?


I'm walking on fire...



All comments from YouTube:

@rocko44444444

My fingers burn in the breakdown
This part of everything behind me
I fade into off the headlights
Crushing every feeling that's in me


These walls you've built never come down
One's a crowded number when you're one
Lights flicker still in your eyes
All across the ground I own


You hear things that you can't see
Echoes on and off
Thoughts spinning out of me
What's your impulse for me?


Time never leaves until it's over
Shadow falling never stay
Deep treble lights that they cover
Softly slipping down my face


You hear things that you can't see
Echoes on and off
Thoughts spinning out of me
What's your impulse for me?


I'm walking on fire...
I'm walking on fire...


Time's never still in my mind
Stay where I belong in your fumes
I'm pushing back deeper lies
Still wait, open to you


You hear things that you can't see
Echoes on and off
Thoughts spinning out of me
What's your impulse for me?


I'm walking on fire...

@caner78bob

stay where I belong in your fumes, could be, stay where I belong in your view

@Suttcliffe

It is 'view' not 'fumes', but thanks for the lyrics you ledge 👍

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@vittorioianieri2413

Grazie ❤️

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@brotherspin

Svega sam se u životu naslušao,ali ova stvarčuga je čamac u kome bih veslao cijeli Božiji dan!❤

@danz9093

This is possibly my most favourite track of all time. I had all my vinyl stolen and, despite looking for years, had never found a full copy of it. I just thought I'd check youtubre in case someone uploaded it. Thank you so much. For me, this track was the birth of a new wave of prog that I fell in love: deep dark trance with substance.

@kirpaS

What other tracks so you recommend like this?

@monkeydotbizness

@@kirpaS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj-9r8my-RA

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