The four-piece's commercial breakthrough came with the successful release of several singles from the album Bleed American (2001). Four singles from the album charted within the Top 20 positions of the Alternative Songs chart, with "The Middle" reaching the #1 position. Jimmy Eat World's follow-up album Futures (2004) featured another Alternative number one song, "Pain". The RIAA certified Bleed American platinum and Futures gold, rewarding the two albums for selling over one and a half million records between them. The band's sixth album, Chase This Light (2007), became their highest charting album, peaking at number five on the Billboard 200.
Discography:
1994 - Jimmy Eat World
1996 - Static Prevails
1999 - Clarity
2001 - Bleed American
2004 - Futures
2007 - Chase This Light
2010 - Invented
2013 - Damage
2016 - Integrity Blues
2019 - Surviving
Band members:
Jim Adkins – vocals, guitar
Zach Lind – drums
Tom Linton – guitar, vocals
Rick Burch – bass
http://www.jimmyeatworld.com/.
Firestarter
Jimmy Eat World Lyrics
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pumpkin instigator
I'm the fear addicted
danger illustrated
I'm a twisted
you're a twisted
I'm a twisted
I'm the bitch you hated
filth infatuated
I'm the pain you tasted
well intoxicated
I'm a twisted
you're a twisted
I'm a twisted
firestarter
i'm the self inflicted
my detinator
i'm the one inflicted
twisted and animated
I'm a twisted
you're a twisted
I'm a twisted
firestarter
I'm the I'm a twisted
you're a twisted
I'm a twisted
firestarter
I'm a twisted
you're a twisted
I'm a twisted
firestarter
The song "Firestarter" by Jimmy Eat World is a fast-paced rock anthem that expresses the singer’s hooliganism, recklessness, and unrepentant attitude. From the opening lines, "I'm the trouble starter, pumpkin instigator," the singer proclaims himself to be a provocateur, portraying himself as an agitator with a penchant for causing chaos. The lyrics also suggest that he has a dangerous and addictive nature, with a proclivity for causing fear and putting people in harm's way.
The chorus, "I'm a twisted firestarter," adds to the theme of the singer's skewed moral compass and his tendency to incite violence. The phrase suggests that he is deranged and that his actions are both unpredictable and malicious. The song goes on to describe how the singer revels in his infamy, being thrilled at being so hated and feared.
Overall, the lyrics are a celebration of rebellion, defiance, and chaos, and it is apparent that the singer revels in causing mayhem and being labeled a firestarter. The song's energy and catchy melody serve to underline the singer's unapologetic and mischievous behavior, making the song a satisfyingly enjoyable listen.
Line by Line Meaning
i'm the trouble starter
I am the one who initiates trouble
pumpkin instigator
I am the one who instigates chaos like a pumpkin bomb
I'm the fear addicted
I have an addiction to fear and being afraid
danger illustrated
I am a walking warning sign of danger
I'm a twisted
I am mentally distorted and abnormal
you're a twisted
You too are mentally distorted and abnormal
I'm a twisted
Once again, I am mentally distorted and abnormal
firestarter
I am the one who ignites the flame of destruction
I'm the bitch you hated
I am the person you despise and loathe
filth infatuated
I am obsessed with that which is considered dirty or impure
I'm the pain you tasted
I am the source of agony that you have experienced before
well intoxicated
I am drunk on feelings of torment and distress
i'm the self inflicted
I am the one responsible for my own suffering
my detinator
I am my own determiner of fate or destruction
i'm the one inflicted
I am the one who causes harm to myself and others
twisted and animated
I am distorted and lively, like a cartoon character
I'm a twisted
Yet again, I am mentally distorted and abnormal
you're a twisted
You too are mentally distorted and abnormal
I'm a twisted
Once more, I am mentally distorted and abnormal
firestarter
I am the one who ignites the flame of destruction
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kim Deal, Jonathan Edward Stephen Jeczalik, Gary Michael Langan, Liam Howlett, Anne Jennifer Dudley, Paul Robert Morley, Trevor Charles Horn, Keith Charles Flint
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