SPARK
Me.man.machine Lyrics
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A small flame burns then it's out very quick
But when a small flame is dropped on a line of gas
Everything burns and catches real fast
Within me
Within me
Within me
(Hell lives within)
A flame burns
A flame burns
You're the gas yeah
The gas yeah
The gas yeah
And you wonder
Why I burn
Why I burn
I've always wondered why I burn so fast
Maybe dry wood or an oxygen draft
I burn day and night rain sun and snow
I've been insulated well so my heat doesn't show
Within me
Within me
Within me
(Hell lives within)
A flame burns
A flame burns
A flame burns
You're the gas yeah
The gas yeah
The gas yeah
And you wonder
Why I burn
Why I burn
Within me
Within me
Within me
(Hell lives within)
A flame burns
A flame burns
A flame burns
You're the gas yeah
The gas yeah
The gas yeah
And you wonder
Why I burn
Why I burn
The song "Spark" by Me.man.machine is a powerful exploration of the inner turmoil and intense emotions that can lie within a person. The opening verses describe the seemingly small and insignificant act of striking a match on a strip, and the brief flash of flame that follows. However, the lyrics suggest that this small flame is merely a symbol of a much larger fire that lies dormant within all of us. The line "A flame burns, you're the gas yeah" implies that others may be responsible for igniting this inner flame, but ultimately it is up to the individual to control it.
The main theme of the song is hinted at in the lines "Within me, Hell lives within...I've always wondered why I burn so fast". Here, the singer seems to be acknowledging the intense and possibly destructive nature of their own emotions and inner fire. They paradoxically describe themselves as being "insulated well", implying a level of self-control, but also hinting at the possibility of an explosion if that control is ever lost. The repeated refrain "And you wonder why I burn" suggests that others may not fully understand the intensity of the singer's emotions, or the danger that lies within them.
One striking aspect of the song is its use of repeated phrases and minimalist instrumentation. This creates a hypnotic, almost meditative effect that draws the listener in and emphasizes the intensity of the lyrics. The use of electronic beats and synthesized sounds gives the song a futuristic, almost dystopian feel, which fits with its themes of inner turmoil and psychological struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
A match is picked up and struck on the strip
I am just like a matchstick that is picked up and struck on a strip, that needs someone or something else to ignite me
A small flame burns then it's out very quick
Although a small flame can burn for a little while, it eventually fades away due to lack of fuel
But when a small flame is dropped on a line of gas
When a small flame reaches a line of gas, it has the potential to ignite a huge and uncontrollable fire
Everything burns and catches real fast
Once the fire spreads, everything around it burns and it spreads fast, almost uncontrollably
Within me within me within me (Hell lives within)
I feel like I have hell within me, a constant burning sensation that can't be controlled
A flame burns a flame burns a flame burns
The fire within me keeps burning, it never goes out
You're the gas yeah the gas yeah the gas yeah
You are the reason why I'm burning, just like gas provides fuel to the fire
And you wonder why I burn why I burn
You question why I burn so much, but you don't realize that you're the one igniting the fire within me
I've always wondered why I burn so fast
I've been trying to understand why I feel this constant burning sensation, but it always seems to happen too quickly
Maybe dry wood or an oxygen draft
Perhaps it's because I'm like dry wood that easily catches fire, or maybe it's because of the constant supply of oxygen that fuels the fire within me
I burn day and night rain sun and snow
No matter the conditions, I am constantly burning within me
I've been insulated well so my heat doesn't show
Although I'm always burning hot, I've been able to manage it so that others can't see my true intensity
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Matthew Winston
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