Under Fire
Kosheen (2007 - Damage) Lyrics

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It seemed that we were under you
It looked like you were under fire
I know the love was never true
The moment we refused to fight

It seemed that I was never right
Walking another sleepless dream
And now everything I leave behind
I leave
For you

Look in to the mirror, what am I?
A frightened creature, locked inside
My mother's hair, my father's eyes

Memories time rearranged for you
As everything changed for you
Did they make it better?
Thank god for understanding

It seemed that we were under you
It looked like you were under fire
It seemed the love was never true
The moment we refused to fight

I know that I was never right
Walking another sleepless dream
And everything I leave behind

I leave
For you

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of Kosheen's song "Under Fire" paints a picture of a beautiful late September with trees that are "stripped and almost bare". However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this imagery is a juxtaposition to the turmoil that is happening within the singer. They stand in front of a mirror and see a "frightened creature, locked inside", hinting at their inner pain and anxiety. The singer's parents are also mentioned, with memories of them being rearranged and changed, possibly suggesting a past trauma that is haunting the singer. Despite this, the singer thanks God for understanding, perhaps seeking comfort in their faith.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It seemed that we were under you", hinting at a power dynamic in a relationship. The phrase "under fire" adds to this imagery, suggesting conflict or struggle. The singer admits that "the love was never true", but still leaves everything behind "for you". The second half of the chorus mentions the singer being "never right" and "walking another sleepless dream", perhaps pointing to the emotional toll that this relationship has taken on them. Despite all this, they still leave everything "for you", perhaps indicating a sense of duty or misplaced loyalty.

Overall, "Under Fire" is a haunting reflection on a tumultuous relationship, with imagery of a beautiful world that is marred by inner turmoil. The power dynamics at play and the singer's sense of inner conflict are thought-provoking and poignant.

Line by Line Meaning

Looking out the window, it's beautiful out there
Observing the outside world through a window, it appears pleasant and lovely

Give me reasons to remember
Provide justifications for me to recall

Summer trees are stripped and almost bare
The trees that were once lush with leaves are now bare and mostly denuded as summer fades into fall

It's a late September
It is the latter portion of the month of September

Come the sun to kiss it better
The sunrise brings a sense of healing and rejuvenation

Thank god for understanding
Expressing gratitude to a higher power for providing comprehension

It seemed that we were under you
It appeared as though we were beneath you

It looked like you were under fire
It seemed that you were being attacked or targeted in some way

I know the love was never true
I have come to understand that the affection shared between us was never genuine

The moment we refused to fight
At the point when we decided not to engage in conflict or combat

It seemed that I was never right
It appeared as if I was always incorrect or mistaken

Walking another sleepless dream
Moving through life in a state of wakefulness that feels akin to a surreal and unending vision

And now everything I leave behind
All of my past actions and experiences that I am leaving in my wake

For you
Directed towards you and intended for your benefit

Look in to the mirror, what am I?
Examining oneself in the reflection of a mirror, questioning one's identity

A frightened creature, locked inside
A fearful being confined within oneself

My mother's hair, my father's eyes
Physical attributes inherited from one's parents

Memories time rearranged for you
Recollections and remembrances of the past have been restructured and reorganized with you in mind

As everything changed for you
As everything shifted and transformed for you

Did they make it better?
Did those changes result in an improvement?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, TAIRONA SONGS LTD
Written by: DARREN BEALE, MARK MORRISON, SIAN EVANS

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Looking out the window, it's beautiful out there
Give me reasons to remember
Summer trees are stripped and almost bare
It's a late September
Come the sun to kiss it better
Thank god for understanding
It seemed that we were under you
It looked like you were under fire
I know the love was never true
The moment we refused to fight
It seemed that I was never right
Walking another sleepless dream
And now everything I leave behind
I leave
For you
Look in to the mirror, what am I?
A frightened creature, locked inside
My mother's hair, my father's eyes
Memories time rearranged for you
As everything changed for you
Did they make it better?
Thank god for understanding
It seemed that we were under you
It looked like you were under fire
It seemed the love was never true
The moment we refused to fight
I know that I was never right
Walking another sleepless dream
And everything I leave behind
I leave
For you