Submarine
Fire/Works Lyrics


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She's gone to sea
She's fightin' for me
What bravery!

I'm sleeping in a battle ship
I'm sleeping in a submarine
I'm sleeping in a fighter plane
I'm sleeping going down the drain

All hands on deck!

The radio adresss
What a mess!





A cage is a cage
Is a cage, is a cage!

Overall Meaning

The song "Submarine" by Fire/Works is a deeply moving and haunting piece about the struggle for freedom and bravery in the face of adversity. The lyrics tell of a woman who has gone to sea and is fighting for the singer, demonstrating great bravery in her actions. The song is a powerful testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit, even in dark and difficult times.


The imagery used in the song is highly evocative, with the singer sleeping in a variety of vehicles that suggest movement and danger. The use of repetition in the line "I'm sleeping" reinforces the idea of an ongoing struggle, and the final line "a cage is a cage" suggests a sense of confinement or imprisonment. The reference to the "radio address" further contextualizes the song within a larger narrative of political and social turmoil, making it a searing commentary on the state of the world today.


Overall, "Submarine" is a highly impactful and emotionally resonant song that speaks to the universal human experience of struggle and triumph over adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

She's gone to sea
My companion has embarked on a risky journey over the sea


She's fightin' for me
Her gesture of bravery proves her dedication to me


What bravery!
I admire the courage that she has shown


I'm sleeping in a battle ship
I feel safe, yet trapped in the midst of a war


I'm sleeping in a submarine
My closed surroundings stifle freedom and restrict movement


I'm sleeping in a fighter plane
I am exposed to dangers while airborne


I'm sleeping going down the drain
My life is beset by problems and feels like a spiral of failure


All hands deck!
Everyone must get into a state of alertness and readiness


The radio address
The communication from the higher authority is chaotic and unclear


What a mess!
The situation is in disarray and difficult to handle


A cage is a cage
A place that restricts freedom is always suffocating


Is a cage, is a cage!
No matter how it's viewed or experienced, a prison is still a prison




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REGINE CHASSAGNE, WIN BUTLER

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Comments from YouTube:

osemen itua

The pressurized air prevents water from entering the silos, thats why it can fire while submerged

AiTelly

Yes agreed thanks for your comments

Edward Bernays

Its actually high pressure steam..

H. Nguyen

No, it doesn’t fire while in submerged. The sub positions at the right depth allowing the pressure strong enough to eject the missile out of the water then the missile fires once it is in the air. That is exactly this video clip has demonstrated.

K W

@H. Nguyen Volcano in deep water

Dan Man Middle Name The

After reading these posts ... I can see not one of you actually know how the system works.

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James Mazurek

Tom-a-hawk not Toe-ma-hawk

R D

Don't forget prop el

Ryan G

​​@RobertAdrakeIII bahahahaha that was bugging more than toemahawk, pro-pel not prop-el

MrRobarino

I noticed that too. It a tell-tale sign that the voice is probably computer generated and not a real person speaking.

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