Firework
Force and Stars Lyrics

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By nature you are quiet
Your shyness leaves your wisdoms on the floor
So if I want to hear you talk I
See you when you're under your favourite spell

I always thought that there were
Tears in your mug
But years went by and I never saw you cry

It's you and the Yardbirds, you on your own
Drinking wine
And I can't turn the volume down
Now it's "anything and more for your love"
And why would I deny you the fun?

Expelled the Marxist ghost
The cynical consumerist remains
I suppose I want to be depressed when I
See you when you're under your favourite spell

I always thought that there were
Tears in your mug
But years went by and I never saw you cry
It's you, Ten Years After and a
Bottle of scotch
In your tobacco jacket out in the cold
You raise your glass and indulge in "Love like a man"
And why would I deny you the fun?
Why would I deny you the fun?

It's you and the Stones now sharing
Some alcohol
You'll have whatever Keith has
And I always thought that there were
Tears in your mug
Under a blanket, out in the cold
Sing along will you, "this will be the last time"

But then again, why deny you the fun?
Then again, why deny you the fun?

Overall Meaning

The song "Fireworks" by Force and Stars is a lyrical masterpiece that speaks about the quiet nature of some people and how they are misunderstood because of their shyness. The opening verse describes how the person being referred to in the song is naturally quiet, but in their silence, they hold a lot of wisdom. However, the only time they seem to open up and show their personality is when they are under their favorite spell, which could be music, alcohol or anything they find comfort in.

As the song progresses, the second verse talks about how the person has been wrongly judged in the past. The singer always thought that the person was shedding tears in their mug, but as years went by, they realized that it was not the case. The person in question is a music lover who enjoys listening to classic rock bands like The Yardbirds, Ten Years After, and The Rolling Stones, and indulges in alcohol while listening to music. The singer is always around to share their love for music and to understand their friend's passion.

The chorus of the song is catchy, and it talks about not denying the person the fun that they are having. The song is a celebration of a person's individuality, and how their love for something can bring them joy.

Line by Line Meaning

By nature you are quiet
You tend to be introverted

Your shyness leaves your wisdoms on the floor
Your quietness makes it seem like you are not sharing your knowledge

So if I want to hear you talk I
To hear you speak, I have to wait for you to be under a certain mood or influence

See you when you're under your favourite spell
See you when you are in a particular state of mind or circumstance

I always thought that there were
I used to believe that

Tears in your mug
You were sad and emotional

But years went by and I never saw you cry
As time passed, I never saw you express your emotions in that way

It's you and the Yardbirds, you on your own
You were listening to the Yardbirds alone

Drinking wine
Having some wine to enjoy the music

And I can't turn the volume down
I can't resist turning up the music even if it's too loud

Now it's "anything and more for your love"
You are listening to this song because you love it, and want more of it

And why would I deny you the fun?
Why would I stop you from enjoying yourself?

Expelled the Marxist ghost
Rejecting past political beliefs

The cynical consumerist remains
Still believing in cynicism and a focus on material possessions

I suppose I want to be depressed when I
I might subconsciously seek out negative emotions when I

See you when you're under your favourite spell
See you when you are in a particular state of mind or circumstance

It's you, Ten Years After and a
You are listening to Ten Years After along with

Bottle of scotch
Drinking scotch along with the music

In your tobacco jacket out in the cold
Wearing a jacket and smoking outside

You raise your glass and indulge in "Love like a man"
You are enjoying the song "Love like a man" while holding up your glass

And why would I deny you the fun?
Why would I stop you from enjoying yourself?

It's you and the Stones now sharing
You are now listening to the Stones along with

Some alcohol
Having some drinks while listening to music

You'll have whatever Keith has
You are drinking the same thing as Keith Richards

Under a blanket, out in the cold
You are outside, covered by a blanket

Sing along will you, "this will be the last time"
You are singing along to the song "This will be the last time"

But then again, why deny you the fun?
Why would I stop you from enjoying yourself?

Then again, why deny you the fun?
Why would I stop you from enjoying yourself?

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, MIKE E. LOVE, BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, KATY PERRY, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, MARTIN MAX, BONNIE LEIGH MCKEE, JOSHUA EMANUEL COLEMAN, ESTER DEAN, MIKKEL STORLEER ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, SANDY JULIEN WILHELM, CALVIN CORDAZOR BROADUS

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