Give Me A Sign
H. Saban S. Levy C. Saban Lyrics
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Rising from the ashes the phoenix lives, life and death the red flame gives.
Give me fire, on which I feed, give me fire, 'cause it's a need.
Real fine, I can tell, real fine really burns in hell.
Take a breath the heat surmounts, your mind wanders, you have your doubts.
Brain goes numb, in the heat, body glows, you cling to your seat.
It's on my head if I burn, sit next to me and take your turn.
Don't blame the flame by which I'm fuelled, one day by fire we'll all be ruled.
The lyrics of Give Me a Sign by H. Saban S. Levy R. Kenan N. Kaniel & A. Plessner speak about the desire for fire and the power it holds. The opening lines talk about the fire burning bright and setting the tinderbox alight. This is a metaphor for when emotions get out of control and cause a spark that leads to heated arguments or destruction. The phoenix rising from the ashes represents rebirth or starting over after a personal setback or tragedy. Life and death are represented by the red flame as it can give warmth and sustenance or destruction and devastation.
The chorus of the song focuses on the need for fire and how it can be both good and bad. The line "give me fire, 'cause it's a need" shows how addictive the feeling of being consumed with passion can be. But the next line, "real fine really burns in hell" suggests that there is a dark side to it. The second verse describes the physical effects of being in a heated situation. The mind wanders, doubts creep in, and eventually, the body glows with heat.
The last lines of the song speak about the inevitability of fire ruling our lives. "Don't blame the flame by which I'm fuelled" implies that it's not the passion that causes problems, but rather how it's used. In the end, we will all be ruled by fire, either through destruction or by using it to build something new.
Line by Line Meaning
Smoke and fire are burning bright, we'll set the tinderbox alight.
The situation is getting intense and we are ready to take action to create change.
Rising from the ashes the phoenix lives, life and death the red flame gives.
We can find new beginnings even in the midst of destruction and chaos.
Give me fire, on which I feed, give me fire, 'cause it's a need.
I thrive on passion and energy, it is an essential part of who I am.
Real fine, I can tell, real fine really burns in hell.
There is a fine line between passion and destruction, and we must be careful not to let it consume us.
Take a breath the heat surmounts, your mind wanders, you have your doubts.
As the intensity rises, it can be easy to become overwhelmed and lose sight of our goals.
Brain goes numb, in the heat, body glows, you cling to your seat.
In the midst of chaos, our primal instincts take over, and we cling to what we know in order to survive.
It's on my head if I burn, sit next to me and take your turn.
I am willing to take responsibility for my actions, and I invite others to join me in taking a stand.
Don't blame the flame by which I'm fuelled, one day by fire we'll all be ruled.
We must be careful not to blame our passions and desires for our actions, as they are an inherent part of being human and will someday rule us all.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW PAUL WILLIAMS, COLIN DEREK ABRAHALL, COLIN ROBERT BLYTH, ROSS ANDREW LOMAS
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