Phoenix
Fia Lyrics
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In the dark you learn to see
Cradled by the earth
This is your rebirth
All you ever thought you were
Got taken by the fire
Naked in a brand new world
Go gentle, go slow
Tasting life for the very first time
Go gentle, go slow
Tasting life for the very first time
Nothing to be said
When everything is dead
Ashes in your mouth
A seed begins to sprout
All you ever thought you were
Got taken by the fire
Naked in a brand new world
Who you are you, what do you desire?
Go gentle, go slow
Tasting life for the very first time
Go gentle, go slow
Tasting life for the very first time
Phoenix rising
Glorious to behold
Once you've been kissed by fire
The dark doesn't scare you off
Go gentle, go slow
Tasting life for the very first time
Go gentle, go slow
Tasting life for the very first time
Go gentle, go slow
Tasting life for the very first time
Go gentle, go slow
Tasting life for the very first time
The opening lines of Phoenix by Fia seem to suggest the journey of self-discovery that one undergoes in order to find their true identity. As you travel down into darkness, you learn to see and understand who you are. This darkness is a metaphorical representation of the hardships and challenges we face in life which help us understand ourselves better. In this darkness, we are cradled by earth, and it is here that we are reborn, shedding our old self and finding a new identity.
The lyrics suggest that we have to let go of our past selves in order to find our true identity. All that we ever thought we were has been taken by fire, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the burning away of our old self. We then find ourselves naked in a brand new world, where we have to navigate and discover what it is that we truly desire. Fia encourages us to take our time and go slow, to taste life for the very first time, as if we are newborns experiencing everything for the first time.
As the song progresses, the lyrics move from exploring the hardships of life to the idea of being reborn like a phoenix rising from the ashes. After experiencing a deep transformation, the darkness no longer scares us off, and we emerge stronger, more confident and with a greater sense of self. The song is ultimately an uplifting and empowering exploration of the human experience, and the journey of self-discovery that we all must undertake at some point in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Travel down with me
Let's journey together
In the dark you learn to see
Challenging experiences can teach you valuable lessons
Cradled by the earth
Nature can be nurturing
This is your rebirth
You have the opportunity to start anew
All you ever thought you were
Your preconceived identity
Got taken by the fire
Destroyed by a life-changing event
Naked in a brand new world
Stripped of your former self in a new situation
Who are you, what do you desire?
Defining yourself and your goals
Go gentle, go slow
Take your time, tread carefully
Tasting life for the very first time
Experiencing new things
Nothing to be said
Words can't express
When everything is dead
The end of something
Ashes in your mouth
Feeling defeated
A seed begins to sprout
New beginnings from difficult circumstances
Phoenix rising
Emerging from the ashes stronger
Glorious to behold
Beautiful and inspiring
Once you've been kissed by fire
Having experienced a transformative moment
The dark doesn't scare you off
No longer intimidated by challenges
Go gentle, go slow
Take your time, tread carefully
Tasting life for the very first time
Experiencing new things
Go gentle, go slow
Take your time, tread carefully
Tasting life for the very first time
Experiencing new things
Go gentle, go slow
Take your time, tread carefully
Tasting life for the very first time
Experiencing new things
Go gentle, go slow
Take your time, tread carefully
Tasting life for the very first time
Experiencing new things
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.