Fire's Purpose Is To Burn
Kerbera Lyrics

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If you will my heart drain,
From a will I left stained,
You stay stuck in the dirt,
While every second I yearn.

You can try to contain,
Try to extinguish it,
But by time that you learn,

Fire′s Purpose Is To Burn.

I will fill up my lungs,
Find a place to just run,
Throw away my t-shirt,
Throw away all that hurts.

You can try to contain,
Try to extinguish me,

But by time that you learn,
Fire's Purpose Is To Burn.

Overall Meaning

In "Fire's Purpose Is To Burn," Kerbera contemplates the nature of emotions and how they can be both empowering and destructive. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that their heart is filled with a strong will, which has left a stain. Despite this, the singer is ready to move forward and leave behind anything that may hold them back. The metaphor of fire is used to embody the intensity of the emotions that the singer feels. The second verse highlights the singer's determination to keep moving forward despite any limitations people try to put on them.

The chorus then brings it all together, as the singer reminds themselves that emotions, like fire, are meant to burn. They cannot be contained or extinguished, but instead, they serve a purpose. The message here is to embrace the intensity of emotions and use them to your advantage rather than letting them consume you.

Overall, the lyrics encourage the listener to embrace their emotions and use them as a driving force towards their goals, regardless of any obstacles in their way.

Line by Line Meaning

If you will my heart drain,
If you choose to empty my heart of love,

From a will I left stained,
From a last testament I left that was soured by pain,

You stay stuck in the dirt,
You remain stagnant in the same place,

While every second I yearn.
While I desperately long for something more with every passing moment.

You can try to contain,
You may attempt to limit or control me,

Try to extinguish it,
Try to put out the fire of my passion,

But by time that you learn,
But eventually you will discover,

Fire’s Purpose Is To Burn.
The very purpose of my passion is to consume and drive me forward.

I will fill up my lungs,
I will deeply breathe in,

Find a place to just run,
Find a space where I can simply wander,

Throw away my t-shirt,
Leave behind anything that may be weighing me down,