They met in a plane crash! They learned to play in the swamps of Uruguay! Not much is known about the true origins of Fires of Rome but regardless of how it all happened, they have recorded what is sure to be one of next year’s most enthralling and captivating debuts. On You Kingdom You, Andrew Wyatt, Matt Kranz, and Gunnar make the kind of sound that embodies everything that is exciting about music today: uncategorizable, anthemic, and daring.
A scorching concoction of David Bowie, T-Rex and Prince, these three
talented gothamist gentlemen give classic rock and roll a much needed
comeback with their own fresh twist..
Set In Stone
Fires Of Rome Lyrics
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Song Of The Mother In Debt
I'm always waiting
I'm sick of waiting
For the day my luck will change
I've spent enough time
In queues and bread lines
These thieves and scroungers
And lazy bastards
If I move they'll steal my place
Steal like this State does
And who's to blame us
When none of us can pay?
Will heaven's angels
Pull out the rent books
And ask me how I'll pay?
Behind their big desks
Misspell my kids' names
And file my life away?
The above lyrics of Fires of Rome's song Set in Stone describe the feeling of hopelessness and despair of someone who has been waiting for a change in their life for a long time but has yet to see any improvement. The opening lines "I'm always waiting, I'm sick of waiting" emphasizes a sense of monotony and frustration which is further highlighted by the line "For the day my luck will change". The singer that these lyrics describe has spent a considerable amount of their life in queues and bread lines, which suggests they have been through tough times and poverty. They hope for better days but feel dejected as they see thieves, scroungers, and lazy individuals in the same queue who ultimately may take their place.
The lyrics also highlight the failing system as the singer wonders who's to blame when none of us can pay. They also mention heaven's angels checking their rent books, which could imply a feeling of being judged for their inability to pay rent due to no fault of their own. This feeling is further compounded by the mention of big desks where officials file away their life without any second thought, possibly suggesting the lack of empathy of those who hold positions of authority. These lyrics provide a profound insight into the realization of how unfair life can be and how so many people struggle to make ends meet even though they work hard every day.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always waiting
I'm constantly anxious and hoping for something to change in my life.
I'm sick of waiting
I'm exhausted and fed up with waiting for things to get better.
For the day my luck will change
I'm waiting for my circumstances to improve through luck rather than active change.
I've spent enough time
I've endured a significant amount of hardship and struggle.
In queues and bread lines
I've had to wait in long lines for basic necessities like food.
In hope of better days
I'm still holding onto the hope that things will eventually get better.
These thieves and scroungers
I feel like I'm surrounded by people who are trying to take advantage of me or the system.
And lazy bastards
I view those who are not struggling as being lazy and undeserving.
If I move they'll steal my place
I'm afraid of losing what little I have if I try to change my situation.
Steal like this State does
I feel like the government is also taking advantage of me and other struggling people.
And who's to blame us
I don't believe it's entirely my fault that I'm in this situation.
When none of us can pay?
I'm not the only one struggling financially.
Will heaven's angels
Is anyone or anything looking out for me?
Pull out the rent books
Am I going to be able to afford housing?
And ask me how I'll pay?
Am I ever going to be able to pay all of my debts?
Behind their big desks
The people in charge are disconnected from the struggles of regular people.
Misspell my kids' names
Even in bureaucracy, people are treated like they don't matter.
And file my life away?
I feel like the hardships I face aren't really seen or heard by those in power.
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@imply
Rome is burning... and it's beautiful.
@nolarmade
I am physically addicted to this song.
@valdante
this song is underrated. just awesome!
@ScottRoy1
awesome video & song
@alvisc2002
omg you should see the M83 version of this :O
@Kyro001010
So underrated! I'm in love with this music
@TheJusticeCross
The Dada Life version 4 EVER.
@EDUARDOPEREIRA-of7oj
sensacional muito bem elaborado nota 1.000
@TheJusticeCross
Dada Life Remix. ;) Same dogs than for Swedish House Mafia ? lol.
@MoonchildMindaugas2
They did it? Excited!