What Can I Do If The Fire Goes Out?
Gang of Youths Lyrics

This is the sound of a soul in tune
The song reflects the emotional state of the artist that is fully aligned with their true self

To a savage desire for a soul made new
The artist has a strong urge to reinvent themselves and become a better version of themselves

It's a savage desire for a soul untamed
The artist yearns for freedom and unrestrained expression of their true self

The definitive cry in the present age
The artist's expression of their innermost desires and emotions represents a powerful statement in the contemporary society

Do I throw my clothes in the fire?
The artist questions whether they should let go of their identity and start anew

Do I throw my hopes in the fire?
The artist contemplates whether they should abandon their aspirations and ambitions

Do those things grow in the fire?
The artist wonders if there is a way for their identity and aspirations to flourish in the midst of inner turmoil

Or burn just to keep me complying
The artist realizes that their conformism might suffocate their authentic self-expression

Could you still show me a way?
The artist seeks guidance and support in their quest for self-discovery

Could you still show me a light?
The artist desires to find enlightenment and clarity in their spiritual journey

'Cause I was only a kid
The artist acknowledges their youthful naivety and vulnerability

When I fell and you tossed me aside
The artist was hurt when someone they trusted abandoned them when they needed them the most

What can I do if the fire goes out?
The artist is afraid of losing their passion and motivation for life

'Cause I don't know if I can live without
The artist feels that their existence would be devoid of meaning and purpose if they lost their inner flame

I wanna taste to see if the lord is good
The artist desires to have a spiritual experience and explore their faith

I wanna know if I'm heard and if I'm understood
The artist wants to be acknowledged and validated for their feelings and emotions

See if a savage desire is some stupid thing
The artist questions whether their passion and hunger for life is a foolish and irrational whim

Or if having desire is summoned deep within
The artist believes that their desire for a better life and self is an innate and authentic expression of their true nature

Do those things grow in the fire?
The artist wonders if their faith and desire can be reinforced and strengthened through adversity

Or burn just to keep me alive
The artist realizes that their inner flame can also be a source of survival and resilience

Can you still show me a way?
The artist repeats their plea for guidance and support in their spiritual journey

Can you still show me a light?
The artist still yearns for enlightenment and clarity

'Cause I was only a kid
The artist reiterates their vulnerable and inexperienced state

When I fell and you left me behind
The artist was hurt again by someone they trusted when they were struggling

What can I do if the fire goes out?
The artist's fear of losing their inner flame is repeated, representing their anxiety and vulnerability

'Cause I don't know if I can live without
The artist reemphasizes the importance of their inner flame in their life and existence