There are three bands that have used this name:

#1 Fire. Not many ps… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands that have used this name:

#1 Fire. Not many psychedelic bands emerged from Hounslow. Fire were the 1966 exception, loaded up with songs for a concept album. "THE MAGIC SHOEMAKER" has moments of originality and true psychedelia as in the passage linking "Reason For Everything" and "Only A Dream" as well as touches of pop and R&B.

The recent upsurge of interest in psychedelic music led Fire to reform for two historic concerts on 30th November and 1st December, 2007, at The Windlesham Theatre in Surrey, England. The band, which consisted of the three original members: Dave Lambert (lead vocals; guitar), Dick Dufall (backing vocals, bass guitar) and Bob Voice (backing vocals, drums) played "THE MAGIC SHOEMAKER" album in its entirety, an ambition never previously fulfilled due to frustrations encountered within the music industry. Fire also played classics including "FATHER'S NAME IS DAD" and "TREACLE TOFFEE WORLD".

A live Fire CD recording from the Windlesham concerts is expected during early/mid 2008, with the possibility of a DVD also under consideration. In the meantime, several amateur videoclips of Fire performing at Windlesham may be found at Youtube.com -search for "Magic Shoemaker".

www.myspace.com/2007fire

#2 Fire (Band). Finnish hard rock/heavy metal band best known for its multitalented leader Ville Kujala.

#3 Croatia (ex Yugoslavia) heavy psychedelic/hard rock band active in first half of 70s. For the purposes of playing and recording they were relocated to Holland, Netherlands. Discography includes one only long-play and one single.
Members were: Jura Havidić - guitar, Miljenko Balić - bass, Emil Vugrinec - drums

Bonus
Fire Lyrics

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Excuse me if I start to get into my feels
Mental health is serious to me
So, I ask you to beg my pardon
As it's about to get real- for reals
I'm Seeking a salve for this hell
In which I dwell
The walls closing in
My heartbeat is palpitating

My Thoughts are racing
All I could do is scream in the wind
No one can hear me it's infuriating
I knocked myself around a bit
Drowning in the blame game
And playing what if
The tyranny of being in a pit of despair
In an all too familiar dystopia
And no one even cares
I've played out the scenarios
This ain't my end game
I'm no Dr. Strange

Like the quote by Henry David Thoreau
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation
I'm afraid I'm in the mean
Resigned to a mode of existence in my life's current manic gestation
Or some median facsimile, or am I just a simulation
I once tied my identity to a mere mortal
Who I treated like a deity
She soon shuttled off her mortal coil
Laid me to rest in a baren waste land
Buried my heart deep in the earths soil
Too much ado about nothing, they say life will begin again
What's the definition of insanity if one's life repeats the same trend

I've shifted blame, it does not lessen the pain
I've tried to chemically treat the burden, living life sober is too mundane
My heart has gotten colder as I've gotten older. My mind is a Petrie dish of the abstract inconsequential, and insane
How does one reconcile living and adapting to a world that you didn't ask to be a part of
How does one find their flow, amidst a vacuum devoid of love
The answer is rhetorical, it's something i think about daily
I once heard that when you know your why you can deal with anyhow, I believe that was Nietzsche
I guess I'm just giving voice to the tired
The downtrodden and those in desperation
I'm presenting my testimony of the heart and how it feels cathartic I hope it's someone's inspiration

Know that you're not alone and it's okay to scream.
Before I go sleep at night, I often wonder am I real or is this someone's dream

Overall Meaning

In "Bonus," Fire explores the theme of mental health and the struggles one faces when dealing with inner demons and societal pressures. The song begins with a disclaimer, acknowledging the seriousness of mental health and asking for understanding as the lyrics delve into personal emotions. The artist expresses the need for a remedy to the hellish state they feel trapped in. The walls are closing in, their heartbeat races, and thoughts become frantic. They feel unheard, leading to frustration and self-inflicted pain.

Referencing Henry David Thoreau's quote, "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation," the artist questions if they too are living in a state of resignation. They once tied their identity to another person, treating them like a deity, only to be left broken and abandoned. The lyrics lament the futility of life and the despair of repeating the same patterns. Blame shifting and attempts to numb the pain with substances have only made things worse. As they grow older, their heart becomes colder and their mind a chaotic amalgamation of abstract thoughts and inconsequential matters.

The song reflects on the struggle to find purpose and adapt to a world that feels alien and devoid of love. The artist ponders the existential question of whether they are real or merely part of someone else's dream. Through their testimony, they hope to provide inspiration and catharsis for those who feel alone and desperate. The lyrics emphasize that it's okay to scream and share one's pain, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Excuse me if I start to get into my feels
I apologize if I become emotionally vulnerable

Mental health is serious to me
I prioritize the importance of mental well-being

So, I ask you to beg my pardon
I kindly request your forgiveness

As it's about to get real- for reals
As I'm about to express my true emotions sincerely

I'm Seeking a salve for this hell
I am searching for a remedy to this painful situation

In which I dwell
In which I reside

The walls closing in
Feeling trapped and suffocated

My heartbeat is palpitating
My heart is racing

My Thoughts are racing
My mind is filled with fast-paced thoughts

All I could do is scream in the wind
I can only express my frustration fruitlessly

No one can hear me, it's infuriating
The fact that no one listens intensifies my anger

I knocked myself around a bit
I have been harsh on myself

Drowning in the blame game
Suffocating under the weight of self-blame

And playing what if
Constantly questioning alternative possibilities

The tyranny of being in a pit of despair
The suffocating oppression of feeling utterly hopeless

In an all too familiar dystopia
In a world that feels like a bleak and oppressive reality

And no one even cares
Where no one shows concern or compassion

I've played out the scenarios
I have imagined and considered different possibilities

This ain't my end game
This is not my final outcome

I'm no Dr. Strange
I am not a superhero with supernatural abilities

Like the quote by Henry David Thoreau
Similar to the words of Henry David Thoreau

Most men lead lives of quiet desperation
Many people live their lives silently longing for something more

I'm afraid I'm in the mean
I fear I am among those individuals

Resigned to a mode of existence in my life's current manic gestation
Accepting a state of existence characterized by chaotic development

Or some median facsimile, or am I just a simulation
Or perhaps an average representation, maybe even a simulated being

I once tied my identity to a mere mortal
I once attached my sense of self to an ordinary person

Who I treated like a deity
Whom I revered and idolized

She soon shuttled off her mortal coil
She passed away

Laid me to rest in a baren waste land
Leaving me feeling empty and devastated

Buried my heart deep in the earth's soil
Causing me profound heartbreak

Too much ado about nothing, they say life will begin again
People often claim that one should not make a big fuss because life continues

What's the definition of insanity if one's life repeats the same trend
How can we define insanity if we keep repeating the same patterns in life

I've shifted blame, it does not lessen the pain
I have tried to attribute fault elsewhere, but it doesn't diminish the suffering

I've tried to chemically treat the burden, living life sober is too mundane
I have attempted to alleviate the burden with substances, but living sober feels dull

My heart has gotten colder as I've gotten older
As I have aged, my heart has become more detached and less emotional

My mind is a Petrie dish of the abstract inconsequential, and insane
My mind is a breeding ground for nonsensical and crazy thoughts

How does one reconcile living and adapting to a world that you didn't ask to be a part of
How can we find harmony and adjust to a world we never requested to be part of

How does one find their flow, amidst a vacuum devoid of love
How can we discover our rhythm in a loveless and empty environment

The answer is rhetorical, it's something I think about daily
The answer is a question that I contemplate every day

I once heard that when you know your why you can deal with anyhow, I believe that was Nietzsche
I recall a saying that understanding your purpose allows you to overcome any challenges, which I believe was stated by Nietzsche

I guess I'm just giving voice to the tired
I suppose I am speaking up for those who are exhausted

The downtrodden and those in desperation
For the oppressed and those experiencing desperation

I'm presenting my testimony of the heart and how it feels cathartic
I am sharing my personal account of the emotions I feel, and it serves as a form of emotional release

I hope it's someone's inspiration
I desire for it to inspire someone

Know that you're not alone and it's okay to scream
Understand that you are not alone, and expressing your emotions loudly is acceptable

Before I go sleep at night, I often wonder am I real or is this someone's dream
Before I fall asleep, I frequently contemplate my existence and question if it is merely a dream

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Written by: Beats- Aaron Jones, Kian Furnace

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