1) Fireworks is a pop … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Fireworks is a pop punk band from Detroit, Michigan consisting of David Mackinder, Tymm Rengers, Chris Mojan, Kyle O'Neil, and Brett Jones. They are a group of individuals creating a sound with enough pop quality to keep your little sister's attention, and enough edge to rid them of "guilty pleasure" status. Hailing from stereotypically suburban metro Detroit, Fireworks is comprised of five electric personalities with endless influences. Together they create a unique blend of "infectious, well-written punk with an undeniable sense of melody." They are currently signed to Triple Crown Records and Run For Cover Records.
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2) Fireworks was an early '90s garage rock band from Dallas, Texas, that consisted of: Darin Lin Wood (Blacktop, Black Snakes, Red Devils, Jackknife, '68 Comeback and Cat Fur), James Arthur (Necessary Evils, AAAA New Memphis Legs, A Feast of Snakes, Viva L'american Death Ray Music, CC Riders and Golden Boys) and Janet Walker (Blacktop and Cat Fur).
3) Fireworks is a christian poprock band from the 70's/80's. Fireworks started as a vocal trio with Marty McCall, Gary Pigg and Gwen Moore singing backup vocals on songs by B.J. Thomas and Amy Grant. In 1977 they released their debut on Myrrh Records with a pop/adult contemporary sound, but switched to a more rock-infused sound when they changed record labels to MCA. Marty McCall went on to be a part of the popular vocal group First Call. Their pre-MCA second album, Shatter The Darkness, is considered by some to be their high musical watermark.
4) The Fireworks are an indiepop band based in London/Brighton UK. Started in 2011 by Matthew Rimell (Big Pink Cake), the lineup now includes Emma Hall (ex-Pocketbooks), Isabel Albiol (ex-Things in Herds) and Shaun Charman (ex-The Popguns/The Wedding Present). A first EP was released on Shelflife in early 2013 with the previous drummer Carys, with another EP expected later in the year. FireworksGoPop.
I Was Born in the Dark
Fireworks Lyrics
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I've wasted them away
Looking forward to getting colder
A greeting card for the holidays
Why do I always keep running towards nothing
I threw my heart into a dark alley that no one goes
I've traveled so far
I can't explain where my light is
But I can sit back
Fill my heart
I'm lost like a child's mind caught on the fences
And look at these holes in my jeans
They never brought me anything, no
I stopped searching for the holy ghost
'Cause I'm in hell
If it's guts that I need
I'll be an organ thief
I'll tear you apart
Tear you apart
Find me somewhere in the dark
Find me somewhere in the dark
Find me somewhere in the lake
I'm a stone sinking faster
Makes my bones ache
Life skips me on the way
I stopped searching for the holy ghost
'Cause I'm in hell
If it's guts that I need
I'll be an organ thief
I'll tear you apart
Tear you apart
I stopped searching for the holy ghost
I'm already in hell
If it's guts that I need
I'll be an organ thief
I'll tear you apart
Tear you apart
Right from the start
Right from the start
I was born in the dark
The lyrics to "I Was Born In The Dark" by Fireworks capture a sense of disillusionment, despair, and hopelessness. The singer reflects on their journey, acknowledging the "glory days" they wasted and their constant pursuit of emptiness. They describe throwing their heart into a dark alley that nobody goes to, as if their emotional investments are being wasted in a forgotten and desolate place. Despite having traveled far, they feel as though they have come full circle and returned home without any sense of purpose or direction. They admit that they "can't explain where my light is" and feel lost like a child caught on a fence. The singer seems to have lost their sense of self and cynically reflects on the hollowness of their material possessions, like the holes in their jeans that "never brought [them] anything."
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that the singer has stopped searching for something greater than themselves, whether it be religion or a higher purpose, because they feel as though they are already in hell. They claim that if they need "guts," they will "be an organ thief" and tear someone apart. This threatening imagery suggests that the singer may turn to violence or destructive behavior to feel a sense of control or meaning. In the final lines of the song, they assert that they were "born in the dark," implying that their experiences have shaped them into a person who is consumed by darkness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Glory days
Reflecting on past success and feeling regretful for not making the most of those times.
I've wasted them away
Acknowledging that they did not make the most of their past success.
Looking forward to getting colder
Anticipating a tough time ahead and feeling prepared for it.
A greeting card for the holidays
Feeling like they need to put on a happy face for others during the holidays.
Why do I always keep running towards nothing
Questioning their motivations and why they continue to strive for things that do not bring them fulfillment.
I threw my heart into a dark alley that no one goes
Putting their heart into something that is unseen and likely to be unappreciated by others.
I've traveled so far
Having been on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
But all I've done is come back home
Despite their travels, they find themselves back where they started and feel unfulfilled.
I can't explain where my light is
Struggling to identify their purpose or what brings them happiness.
But I can sit back
Taking a moment to reflect and find peace in the present moment.
Fill my heart
Find joy and love in the world around them.
I'm lost like a child's mind caught on the fences
Feeling confused and directionless, similar to a child who is lost and unsure how to proceed.
And look at these holes in my jeans
Focusing on material possessions as an indicator of success or happiness and finding that they do not hold true value.
They never brought me anything, no
Acknowledging that material possessions do not bring lasting happiness or fulfillment.
I stopped searching for the holy ghost
No longer seeking answers or fulfillment from religion or spirituality.
'Cause I'm in hell
Feeling lost, confused, and unhappy.
If it's guts that I need
Desperately seeking courage and strength to make a change in their life.
I'll be an organ thief
Willing to do whatever it takes, even if it harms others, to get what they want in life
I'll tear you apart
Willing to hurt others if it means getting ahead in life or finding personal fulfillment.
Find me somewhere in the dark
Feeling lost and struggling to find their way forward.
Find me somewhere in the lake
Searching for answers and reflection in a quiet or still place.
I'm a stone sinking faster
Feeling weighed down by their struggles and difficulties, and feeling like they are sinking further into despair.
Makes my bones ache
The weight of their struggles is taking a physical toll on their body, causing pain and discomfort.
Life skips me on the way
Feeling like they are being left behind by others who are finding success and happiness in life.
Right from the start
Feeling like their struggles and difficulties began from a very young age.
I was born in the dark
Feeling like they have always been surrounded by negativity, difficulties, and struggles.
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GUTS
If you understand the unique swag of this albums sound you know how fucking insanely good this album is.
meaghan irvine
These guys deserve so much more recognition.
liliana sandoval
I can't believe these guys aren't popular
GUTS
god I fucking love every single song on this album
Patty Congdon
We all born in sin, thank you Jesus!
Ashley Gomm
fave song!
Darren Hood
The start is so SUMMERY
mic99099
@ExpansiveHeart77 yep, it's on the same album.
drmltj411
1 person was born in the light.
Logan Wilamowski
whoever disliked this is a ham sandwich