Play With Fire
Letta Mbulu Lyrics
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(Make believe it's water)
(They like to play with fire)
(Make believe it's water)
Wo yes don’t they know (Fire will burn you)
Wo yes don’t they know (Fire will burn you)
(They like to play with fire)
(Make believe it's water)
Some people run away from reality
Some people they run away from reality
They live in a dream world full of fantasy
They live in a dream world full of fantasy
They believe in yesterday (Believe)
They think today is forever (Yesterday)
Oh yea crime will pay them (Crime will pay)
Let the evil stick together (Wooo woo)
They like to play with fire (Fire they like to play with fire)
Make believe it's (Water)
They like to play with fire (Fire they like to play with fire)
Make believe it's (Water)
Wo yes don’t they know (Fire will burn you)
Wo yes don’t they know (Fire will burn you)
(They like to play with fire)
(Make believe it's water)
You see the time has come (For everybody to realize)
The world is divided (Right down the middle)
The rich grow richer (The poor they suffer)
The status go (Can’t go any longer)
Cause the rich pretend (Wooo woo)
Everything is alright (Wooo woo)
But the poor refuse to bend (Wooo woo)
Cause they are getting up tight (Wooo woo)
Wake up humanity (Wooo woo)
Stop this misery (Wooo woo)
Let everybody eat (Wooo woo)
Mhh mhh won’t be no heat (Wooo woo)
Set the heat from the fire (Wooo woo)
That respects no sire (Wooo woo)
That will surely burn you down (Wooo woo)
If you’re acting like a clown (Wooo woo)
They like to play with fire fire (Fire they like to play with fire)
Make believe it's (Water)
(Fire)
What they gonna do when the fire comes down (Fire)
What they gonna do when the fire comes down (Fire)
What they gonna do when the fire comes down (Fire)
(Fire)
The song "Play With Fire" by Letta Mbulu is about people who live in a fantasy world and refuse to acknowledge the reality around them. The first two lines "They like to play with fire, make believe it's water" sets the tone for the rest of the song. These lines signify a disregard for caution and consequences, living life recklessly and naively. The chorus goes on to say, "Wo yes don't they know fire will burn you." This repetition emphasizes the severe danger of living in this state of mind, but those who play with fire don't seem to care.
The second verse brings up the division between the rich and the poor, with the rich pretending that everything is alright while the poor are getting increasingly frustrated. The call to action is for humanity to wake up and stop this misery, so that everyone can live in a world without division and oppression. The line "What they gonna do when the fire comes down" is repeated several times in the outro, suggesting that even those who play with fire will eventually have to face the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "Play With Fire" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of living in a fantasy world, ignoring reality, and the importance of acknowledging social and economic disparities.
Line by Line Meaning
(They like to play with fire)
Some people enjoy taking risks and flirting with danger
(Make believe it's water)
They try to convince themselves that the consequences won't be serious
Wo yes don’t they know (Fire will burn you)
Despite their denial, they are aware of the potential harm
Some people run away from reality
Some individuals choose to evade the truth
They live in a dream world full of fantasy
They opt to live in an imagined reality
They believe in yesterday (Believe)
They cling to outdated or irrelevant beliefs
They think today is forever (Yesterday)
They fail to recognize the inevitable passage of time
Oh yea crime will pay them (Crime will pay)
They justify their misdeeds and imagine they will receive rewards
Let the evil stick together (Wooo woo)
They form alliances with other similarly motivated individuals
You see the time has come (For everybody to realize)
It is necessary for everyone to recognize the current state of affairs
The world is divided (Right down the middle)
The world is polarized and split between opposing sides
The rich grow richer (The poor they suffer)
Those with wealth become wealthier at the expense of those without means
The status go (Can’t go any longer)
The current situation is untenable and cannot be sustained
Cause the rich pretend (Wooo woo)
The wealthy act as though everything is fine
But the poor refuse to bend (Wooo woo)
Those without means are no longer willing to accept the status quo
Cause they are getting up tight (Wooo woo)
The poor are becoming increasingly agitated and restless
Wake up humanity (Wooo woo)
It is time for all people to become aware and take action
Stop this misery (Wooo woo)
Put an end to this suffering and despair
Let everybody eat (Wooo woo)
Ensure that all people have access to basic necessities, such as food
Mhh mhh won’t be no heat (Wooo woo)
If everyone has what they need, there will be no conflict
Set the heat from the fire (Wooo woo)
Eliminate the danger by dealing with the underlying issues
That respects no sire (Wooo woo)
Regardless of one's status, everyone will be affected
That will surely burn you down (Wooo woo)
If the underlying problems are not addressed, they will inevitably lead to destruction
If you’re acting like a clown (Wooo woo)
If you continue to behave recklessly, you will suffer the consequences
What they gonna do when the fire comes down (Fire)
What will they do when the situation becomes dire?
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