Sand On Fire
Kitchens of Distinction Lyrics


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Hey you, look through the window
Stained glass laughter peering through
Walking with the sand on fire
Ten torches burning through

Reveal to us, what we should do

We are so alive
We are so inspired
When we were young we were careful and prudish
Now we are creased we're trivial and foolish




When we were young we were prayerful and prudish
Now we are wise we're waltzing on fire.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Kitchens Of Distinction's song Sand On Fire paint a vivid picture of life's journey - from youth to adulthood. The opening line "Hey you, look through the window/Stained glass laughter peering through" captures a feeling of looking out at the world through a distorted lens, reminding us that our experiences are unique and subjective. The line "Walking with the sand on fire/Ten torches burning through" is a powerful metaphor for the journey through life, with each torch representing a milestone, illuminating both our successes and struggles along the way. The chorus "We are so alive/We are so inspired" conveys the idea that there is a sense of urgency to live life to the fullest, to make the most of our time here on earth. Furthermore, the lyrics "When we were young we were careful and prudish/Now we are creased we're trivial and foolish" and "When we were young we were prayerful and prudish/Now we are wise we're waltzing on fire" suggest that with age comes both experience and a sense of liberation - perhaps from the constraints of societal expectations or personal inhibitions.


Overall, the song Sand On Fire is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and how it shapes us into the people we become. The use of metaphor, vivid imagery, and introspective lyrics make this track a standout in Kitchens Of Distinction's catalog.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey you, look through the window
Invitation to look outside through the window


Stained glass laughter peering through
Laughter seen through stained glass window


Walking with the sand on fire
Walking through difficult and challenging times


Ten torches burning through
Intensifying the difficult times


Reveal to us, what we should do
Requesting guidance and advice


We are so alive
Feeling very much alive


We are so inspired
Feeling motivated and enthusiastic


When we were young we were careful and prudish
Used to be cautious and conservative when younger


Now we are creased we're trivial and foolish
Now older and experienced, but still making silly mistakes


When we were young we were prayerful and prudish
Used to be religious and conservative when younger


Now we are wise we're waltzing on fire.
Now wiser, but still facing difficulties and challenges




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Written by: DAN GOODWIN, JULIAN SWALES, PATRICK FITZGERALD

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