FLY ABOVE FIRE is a hard rock Ensemble hailing from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texa… Read Full Bio ↴FLY ABOVE FIRE is a hard rock Ensemble hailing from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. The band was born from the ashes of multiple well-known and established area bands. Founding members: Kenny Poovey, Nathan Hines and Jeff Barnett wanted to set out on a mission to shed light on a dark world, to bring together all walks of life to be united through the power of music... To bring a spark to where only ash once was.... To set the world ablaze through faith-based messages that address real issues. From this vision, FLY ABOVE FIRE was born. Offering up intimate masterpieces led by crushing guitar crunches that are beautifully blended with melodic vocal hooks drive this powerhouse through a dynamic and thought-provoking reality that questions good and evil, the what-ifs and what-nots.... The sinner and the saint, the same world we all live in where the only way to fight back is to FLY ABOVE FIRE.... Don't be held back or pulled down... Let the REVOLUTION begin!

Silhouette
Fly Above Fire Lyrics

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I'm at a loss for words
And I don't know what's worse
Staying here with you
Or leaving just to prove
It's my heart that you're breaking, my tears that you're making
A constant changing, I don't feel like making

You had your chance, my heart was in your hands

I'm still right here
Though you've disappeared
I'm tired of fighting
I'm tired of trying
I'm tired of lying
I'm tired, I'm dying
It's all your fault
My heart's in pieces
I'm tired of fighting
I'm tired of trying

The ghost that once was you
The one I see right through
Try to rationalize all of the time
The memories are faded, the pictures are jaded
I was mistaken, it's just so overrated

You had your chance, my heart was in your hands

I'm still right here
Though you've disappeared
I'm tired of fighting
I'm tired of trying
I'm tired of lying
I'm tired, I'm dying
It's all your fault
My heart's in pieces
I'm tired of fighting
I'm tired of trying

A narcissist, a catalyst,
I've come to grips, I'm done with this
A narcissist, a catalyst,
I've come to grips, I'm done with this

I'm still right here
Though you've disappeared
I'm tired of fighting
I'm tired of trying
I'm tired of lying
I'm tired, I'm dying
It's all your fault
My heart's in pieces
I'm tired of fighting
I'm tired of trying

I'm tired of trying
I'm tired of trying

Overall Meaning

In the song "Silhouette" by Fly Above Fire, the singer expresses their emotional struggle and frustration in a relationship that is no longer fulfilling or healthy. The lyrics begin with the singer feeling speechless and unsure of what is worse: staying with the person they are addressing or leaving to prove a point. They emphasize that their heart is being broken and tears are being shed, indicating the emotional toll the relationship has taken on them. The constant changes and lack of desire to continue making efforts in the relationship are also highlighted here.

The chorus reveals that the intended recipient of the lyrics had their chance with the singer's heart, which implies that the singer feels they have given enough chances to this person, but they failed to appreciate or reciprocate their love. Despite this, the singer admits that they are still here, even though the person they addressed has disappeared. This suggests that the singer is holding onto hope, or perhaps feeling trapped in a cycle of love and pain.

The second verse describes the person they are addressing as a ghost, someone whom the singer can see through and no longer holds the same significance to them. The memories associated with this person have faded and the pictures have lost their significance, indicating that the feelings and connection between them have deteriorated over time. The singer admits to being mistaken and expresses a sense of disillusionment, perceiving their previous attachment to this person as overrated.

The final chorus depicts the singer's realization that the person they once loved may be a narcissist, someone who solely seeks personal validation and disregards the needs and feelings of others. The singer acknowledges this realization as a catalyst for them to come to terms with the situation and decide to move on. They express a sense of finality, emphasizing that they are done with the relationship and tired of fighting, trying, and lying. The repeated phrases in the last lines emphasize their exhaustion and desire to end the emotional turmoil they have endured.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm at a loss for words
I don't know how to express my feelings

And I don't know what's worse
I can't decide which is more painful

Staying here with you
Remaining in this relationship

Or leaving just to prove
Or ending it to show a point

It's my heart that you're breaking, my tears that you're making
You are causing me emotional pain and sadness

A constant changing, I don't feel like making
I don't want to keep adapting to your changing behavior

You had your chance, my heart was in your hands
You had the opportunity to cherish and protect my heart

I'm still right here
I'm still present and available

Though you've disappeared
Even though you have vanished from my life

I'm tired of fighting
I'm exhausted from the constant conflicts

I'm tired of trying
I'm exhausted from attempting to make things work