Firestarter
Iona Grove Lyrics

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Draw the line in the sand between you and I.
Consciously I choose a different reality than the one that you abuse.
Burn the fields down
I won't let you take this from me
As the smoke clears, we can finally learn to breathe
So outweigh the scales that tipped against us
Pull your mind away from infection
Avert your eyes as the kingdom falls

As history repeats the same mistakes
We shield your eyes against the flames
Burn the fields down
I won't let you take this from me
As the smoke clears, we can finally learn to breathe
I see life through different colors
As if my eyes could see through time
I feel life in shades of sound
A vision forward, seek to find
I see life
(I see life through different colors)
A vision forward, seek to find.

The sweeping flood of gravity
As if my eyes could see through time
A final claw of desperation
A vision forward seek to find

Open up your vision
And replace the truth with the needed proof to carry on your mission

Breathe
To release your demons
Have confidence that the losing hand
Lends strength to your intentions

Life
The sweeping flood of gravity
(As if my eyes could see through time)

Life
Not a choice of if we live or thrive
But how we choose to sacrifice

Life

Overall Meaning

Firestarter by Iona Grove is a powerful anthem that manifests the themes of resistance, strength and perseverance in the face of adversity. The lyricist encourages the listener to draw clear boundaries between themselves and those who would seek to disempower them. The singer of the song consciously chooses to create their own reality rather than blindly accepting the one that is being imposed upon them. The burning of the fields serves as a metaphor for destroying systemic oppression and reclaiming power. As the smoke clears, the singer is able to breathe and embrace a new way of being.

The lyrics also urge the listener to be vigilant and guard against infection, to avert their eyes from the falling kingdom and to shield themselves from the flames. The repetition of the line “I see life through different colors” emphasizes that the singer sees the world from a place of hope and possibility, as though looking through a prism. The sweeping flood of gravity is a lyrical device that symbolizes the inescapable feelings of despair and hopelessness that can drag us down, but the final claw of desperation is the reminder that we must continue to push forward, with a forward-looking vision.

Line by Line Meaning

Draw the line in the sand between you and I.
Setting clear boundaries between myself and someone who I do not want to be associated with.

Consciously I choose a different reality than the one that you abuse.
I have chosen to create and live in a reality that is very different from the one in which the other person's actions are causing for themselves.

Burn the fields down
Invoking a destructive force to rid of the old, save something new and prevent the other person from inflicting their influence.

I won't let you take this from me
I won't let this person take away the thing that brings me joy or cause me pain.

As the smoke clears, we can finally learn to breathe
Once we get rid of the chaotic situation , we can finally breathe normally and gain control of our situation.

So outweigh the scales that tipped against us
We will come out on top despite adversities and hardships.

Pull your mind away from infection
Avoiding negative influences and preventing yourself from being contaminated by others’ bad habits.

Avert your eyes as the kingdom falls
Turning your head away from corruption and chaos as it crumbles.

As history repeats the same mistakes
As time goes on, the same errors keep occurring.

We shield your eyes against the flames
We protect you from the immediate danger, so you do not get harmed.

I see life through different colors
I perceive life in a unique way, where I have an enhanced connection to the nature and the world around me.

As if my eyes could see through time
My perspective is so unique where I feel like I see or know something before it even happens.

I feel life in shades of sound
I experience life in a way that allows me to view it through my mind’s eye like colors emerging from the notes of the music.

A vision forward, seek to find
Looking forward, always searching for the next adventure, and discovering changes in life.

The sweeping flood of gravity
The great force that pulls us together and creates a flow of energy.

A final claw of desperation
A last act executed with intense emotions.

Open up your vision
Expanding your perspective and looking beyond what is directly in front of you.

And replace the truth with the needed proof to carry on your mission
Filtering out any opinion or fact that does not match with what supports our goals or wishes.

To release your demons
Allowing yourself to face your inner negativity and overcome them.

Have confidence that the losing hand
Believing that even when things don't seem to go your way, you still remain confident in the end result.

Lends strength to your intentions
In fact, the setbacks and struggles you face in life can make you and your goals much stronger.

Life not a choice of if we live or thrive but how we choose to sacrifice
Life is not just about surviving or doing well, but about making choices willingly and having the courage to accept its consequences.

Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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