First State's first album Time Frame was released on the 19th of November 2007.
Productions are often influenced by many genres. 'House, trance, minimal, pop and classical, it's all in there somewhere' as quoted from their album.
Skies On Fire
First State Lyrics
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Never looked to the future
And you play with your clothes in a distant way
To avert a disaster
And i′m just dying to find
These fingers of mine
Get lucky this time
Skies on fire
You look so good
Skies on fire
This rush of blood
My heart rate higher
And architects and artists
Build towers to admire
You control the flood gates
And I'm on fire
I′m on fire.
And the words that you said never went away
Happy endings and earthquakes
And the look in your eye it can make my day
When its gone gives me heart aches
But i'm just dying to find
Some reason in rhyme
Get lucky this time
Skies on fire
You look so good
Skies on fire
This rush of blood
My heart beats higher
'Cause architects and artists
Build towers to admire
You control the flood gates
And I′m on fire
I′m on fire.
In these lyrics from First State's song "Skies On Fire," it appears to describe a relationship that is intense and fueled by passion. The opening lines suggest a sense of awakening or realization as the subject sees things in a new light and doesn't focus on the future, perhaps living in the moment. The mention of playing with clothes in a "distant way" could imply a sense of detachment or evasion, possibly to avoid a potential crisis or calamity.
The chorus of the song, "Skies on fire, you look so good," sets a powerful and vivid scene of intensity and beauty. The imagery of the sky on fire and the rush of blood could symbolize the intense emotions and sensations experienced in the relationship. The references to architects and artists building towers to admire could suggest the magnificence and awe of the connection between the two individuals, with one controlling the flood gates of emotions.
The lyrics also touch upon the transient nature of happiness and the potential for heartache when things change or when the euphoria fades away. The desire to find meaning or rationale within the chaos is expressed through lines like "I'm just dying to find some reason in rhyme, get lucky this time." There seems to be a craving for clarity and understanding amidst the whirlwind of emotions and experiences.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of passion, desire, and maybe even a hint of melancholy. The theme of being on fire, both in a literal and metaphorical sense, suggests a consuming intensity and emotional fervor within the relationship. The imagery of skies ablaze and the tumultuous emotions running high create a vivid and evocative picture of a love that is both exhilarating and destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
You opened your eyes in a different way
You started to see things from a new perspective
Never looked to the future
You never thought ahead or planned for what's to come
And you play with your clothes in a distant way
You dress in a unique or non-conventional style
To avert a disaster
In order to avoid a negative outcome
And i′m just dying to find These fingers of mine Get lucky this time
I'm eager to have a stroke of luck
Skies on fire You look so good
You exude confidence and beauty
This rush of blood My heart rate higher
Feeling excited and energized
And architects and artists Build towers to admire
Creative individuals create things that are awe-inspiring
You control the flood gates And I'm on fire I′m on fire.
You have power over emotions and I'm feeling intense passion
And the words that you said never went away
The impact of your words never faded
Happy endings and earthquakes
The mixture of joy and chaos
And the look in your eye it can make my day
Your gaze can brighten my entire day
When its gone gives me heart aches
I feel a sense of loss when you're not around
But i′m just dying to find Some reason in rhyme Get lucky this time
I hope to find some sense of order or luck
My heart beats higher 'Cause architects and artists Build towers to admire
My heart races because of the beauty created by creative minds
Writer(s): Sarah Howells, John Llwellyn
Contributed by Carson P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nanuqph
Bring back music like this.. melodic, vocal, sunny, romantic and it gives me feeling to dance whole night..
@DuLLaG33
You know how when you find a really good track you start listening to it all day/week/month? Then you start getting bored of it? Wrong, this track is not one of them, I was hooked ever since this track was released and till today I listen to it every single day. This track has been with me through bad and good times in the past couple of years. I would really like to personally thank first state and sarah howells not only for producing this track, but also for giving me a companion projected in this track. Then fall in love with a girl who has the same opinion on this track and it would be our song.
@PineApplePopTart
trust me i know exactly what you mean :D. this track is on my top 5 list (and it is ALOT of music on that list lol :D)
@DuLLaG33
PineApplePopTart maybe you could share with me some of the best songs you have? :D
@PineApplePopTart
Lol :D
@DuLLaG33
Yeah I still come and listen to this haha
@laurandes08
It's been 9 year listening this tune! so good! I'm on fire
@cyprokka
first state and sarah howells is always a brilliant combo
@playingac3412
Amazing song she's got an amazing voice really like it 😍😍❤️❤️
@Cata018
Another song that goes on my favorite list! Sweet!