Blood and Fire
Manu Chao (Radio Bemba Sound System) Lyrics


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Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire

There is no more water to stop the fire
There is no more water to stop the fire

Let it burn, let it burn
Let it burn, burn burn
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
I say
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire

Do you think do you think

Turn your left on your right
Turn your right on your left
Do you think do you think
Turn your left on your right
Turn your right on your left
Do you think do you think

Blood and fire
Blood and fire

Do you think do you think
Turn your left on your right
Turn your right on your left
Do you think do you think

Blood and fire
Blood and fire
Blood and fire
Blood and fire

Blood and fire
Blood and fire




Blood and fire
Blood and fire

Overall Meaning

The song "Blood and Fire" by Radio Bemba Sound System is an intense political track that speaks to the urgency of the situation at hand. The lyrics "blood, blood, blood; blood and fire" are repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of chaos and desperation. The line "there is no more water to stop the fire" suggests that the situation has reached a tipping point and that action needs to be taken immediately.


The song seems to be a call to arms for those who are fighting for social justice and against oppression. The phrase "turn your left on your right, turn your right on your left" could be interpreted as a metaphor for unity and solidarity, suggesting that people need to come together and work towards a common goal. The repeated refrain of "blood and fire" emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the need to take action.


Line by Line Meaning

Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
This line serves as the chorus of the song where the recurring phrase 'blood and fire' is repeated multiple times for emphasis.


There is no more water to stop the fire
The line describes the severity of the fire, implying that it's so intense that there is no water left to extinguish it.


Let it burn, let it burn
The singer implores the listener to let the fire burn and run its course


I say Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire Blood, blood, blood; blood and fire
The singer reiterates the chorus, emphasizing the importance of blood and fire in the given situation.


Do you think do you think Turn your left on your right Turn your right on your left Do you think do you think Turn your left on your right Turn your right on your left Do you think do you think
The lines are an appeal to the listener to think and analyze the situation by changing their perspective and looking at it from different angles.


Blood and fire Blood and fire
The singer reiterates the importance of blood and fire in the situation.


Blood and fire Blood and fire Blood and fire Blood and fire
This repetition serves as a dramatic flourish, ensuring that the importance of blood and fire is not lost on the listener.




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Written by: WINSTON HOLNESS

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Francesco Barba

La mejor banda del mundo

el waton ugu

2021 y sigue reventando parlantes

Jacobo Freire

Love it!!!!🩸🔥

Juan Jimenez

Al final se escucha un poco de la cancion light and fire tambien conocida como fire fire

jorge castro

Derecha:)sul:)

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