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.
You've Lost Your Charm
Fireworks Lyrics
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Any reason to believe you belong in this room
You can't live life from the sheets on your bed
And it's a long way down, before you reach the ground
Nothing goes as orchestrated
But before you know you're there
Keep your fist in the air
It's okay...because I've felt that way before
And it will happen again I'm sure
I'm sure, wrong or right
I'm on your side
I'm time you'll find
That so close to living is just waiting to die
You only take what you can get,
Just in case you hate yourself for losing it
Look over your shoulder and you'll see I'm in your corner
Make this world give you what it owes you
Turn around...Turn right around
The song You've Lost Your Charm by Fireworks is all about feeling lost and unsure of oneself. The opening lines suggest that the singer is looking for any reason to belong in a particular room, even if it means making excuses. This may indicate a lack of confidence or self-esteem, which can lead to a feeling of being disconnected from the world around us. The following lines, "You can't live life from the sheets on your bed," further emphasize the importance of taking action and engaging with the world, rather than simply observing it from a distance.
The chorus of the song provides a message of encouragement and support, as the singer declares that they have felt the same way before and will likely experience similar feelings again in the future. This acknowledgement of the universality of human experience suggests that the singer is not alone in their struggles, and that it is possible to overcome these challenges with the help of others. The lyrics "I'm on your side" and "Look over your shoulder and you'll see I'm in your corner" reinforce this idea of support and solidarity.
The song's bridge suggests a sense of resignation or acceptance, as the lyrics "so close to living is just waiting to die" convey a sense of fatalism. However, the final lines of the song encourage the listener to take action and "make this world give you what it owes you," suggesting that there is still hope and agency in spite of the challenges we face.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you choose to make any excuse
At times, you deliberately make excuses to justify your presence.
Any reason to believe you belong in this room
You look for any justification to prove that you belong here.
You can't live life from the sheets on your bed
You cannot experience life lying on your bed all the time.
And it's a long way down, before you reach the ground
It takes a considerable time to realize the consequences of your actions.
Nothing goes as orchestrated
Nothing goes according to plan.
But before you know you're there
Things can change rapidly before you realize it.
Keep your fist in the air
Don't give up; keep fighting and believing in yourself.
It's okay...because I've felt that way before
It's alright to feel lost because everyone feels that way at some point in their life.
And it will happen again I'm sure
It's bound to happen again in the future.
I'm sure, wrong or right
I might be wrong, but I'm certain that I'm on your side.
I'm on your side
I support you, and I'm here for you.
I'm time you'll find
With time, you will discover.
That so close to living is just waiting to die
Just waiting for death is not truly living, even if you are alive.
You only take what you can get,
You only take or accept what you believe you deserve.
Just in case you hate yourself for losing it
You only accept what you think you can't lose to avoid regret and self-hatred.
Look over your shoulder and you'll see I'm in your corner
If you feel alone, know that I'm here for you, and I support you.
Make this world give you what it owes you
Demand what you deserve from this world, and don't settle for less.
Turn around...Turn right around
Don't give up; keep fighting and believe in yourself.
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Jord
I love this band so much and it pains me to see that they aren't getting the attention they deserve.
jim jordan
This band was so amazing, underrated kings in the poppunk world
Jessica Foley
Damn this is pretty good