Under Fire
GreenriverOrdinance Lyrics
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But your never gonna fix a thing
They only shine on you
Living our fairy tales we see on tv
And I'm singing all your lullabies from memory
'Cause I'm under fire
And I'm burning down slow
Won't you let me go
I've listened to the mothers and fathers and lovers, too
Can't help but see the good in you slip right on thru
All the while I've been fishing for a second chance
But we're never gonna make it out alive on romance
'Cause I'm under fire
And I'm burning down slow
I'm walking on a wire
Won't you let me go
'Cause I'm under fire
And I'm burning down slow
I'm walking on a wire
Won't you let me go
'Cause I'm under fire
And I'm burning down slow
I'm walking on a wire
Won't you let me go
The song "Under Fire" by GreenriverOrdinance seems to be about being trapped in a relationship that is not going well. The opening lines talk about "curtains you made" that "let the sun rays shine right thru", indicating that even though some good things are happening, they are not enough to fix the underlying problems. The singer feels like they are "living our fairy tales we see on tv", which suggests they were sold unrealistic expectations about relationships and now feel trapped by them. They continue to sing "all your lullabies from memory", indicating that they have been in this situation for a while and have become numb to it.
The chorus of the song, where the singer declares they are "under fire" and "burning down slow", suggests that they feel like they are in a dangerous situation that is slowly destroying them. They describe themselves as "walking on a wire", which could suggest that they are struggling to maintain balance and could fall at any moment. The plea to "let me go" at the end of each chorus suggests that they are aware that they need to escape this situation, but feel trapped and unable to do so.
Overall, "Under Fire" seems to be a powerful song about the dangers of staying in a relationship that is not healthy, and the struggles that come with trying to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
Curtains you made let the sun rays shine right thru
The light shines through the curtains you made, but they are not functional in fixing anything.
But your never gonna fix a thing
You are unwilling to fix the issues at hand.
They only shine on you
The light from the curtains only highlights your selfishness.
Living our fairy tales we see on TV
We attempt to live the perfect, fictional lives we see portrayed on television.
And I'm singing all your lullabies from memory
I remember and recite all the lies and false promises you made to me.
'Cause I'm under fire
I am facing intense criticism and scrutiny.
And I'm burning down slow
The criticism is slowly destroying me.
I'm walking on a wire
I am in a precarious, stressful situation where the slightest misstep can be catastrophic.
Won't you let me go
I am asking to be released from the burden of this situation.
I've listened to the mothers and fathers and lovers, too
I have taken advice from various sources, including family and romantic partners.
Can't help but see the good in you slip right on thru
Despite acknowledging your flaws, I still see some good in you that is being wasted.
All the while I've been fishing for a second chance
I have been hoping to get another chance to fix the issues in our relationship.
But we're never gonna make it out alive on romance
I know that our relationship cannot survive on love alone.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Denton Baxter Hunker, Geoffrey William Ice, James Victor Ice, Josh Jenkins, Joshua Tyler Wilkerson
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