Fight Fire With Fire
Metallica Lyrics
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But what in the hell is this world coming to?
Blow the universe into nothingness
Nuclear warfare shall lay us to rest
Fight fire with fire
Ending is near
Bursting with fear
We all shall die
Time is like a fuse, short and burning fast
Armageddon's here like said in the past
Fight fire with fire
Ending is near
Fight fire with fire
Bursting with fear
Soon to fill our lungs the hot winds of death
The gods are laughing, so take your last breath
Fight fire with fire
Ending is near
Fight fire with fire
Bursting with fear
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Fight fire with fire, fight
The lyrics of Metallica's song "Fight Fire With Fire" speaks about a world teetering on the brink of annihilation due to the threat of nuclear war. The opening line "Do unto others as they've done to you," suggests a retaliatory action to the perceived threat, however, the next line "But what in the hell is this world coming to?" indicates a sense of desperation and the realization that such an action will lead to everyone's destruction. The lyrics continue with "Blow the universe into nothingness, Nuclear warfare shall lay us to rest, Fight fire with fire," showing that the singer recognizes the danger of the situation but sees no other way out than to respond with similar force. The chorus of "Fight fire with fire, ending is near, bursting with fear, we all shall die" portrays a sense of inevitability and futility.
The second verse begins with "Time is like a fuse, short and burning fast, Armageddon's here like said in the past," indicating the need for urgency in resolving the conflict before it's too late. The lines "Soon to fill our lungs the hot winds of death, The gods are laughing, so take your last breath" suggests that the outcome is already predetermined, and everyone is helpless in the face of impending doom.
Overall, "Fight Fire With Fire" is a song that speaks about the fear and anxiety surrounding the possibility of a nuclear holocaust. It shows the helplessness of individuals in the face of destructive forces beyond their control, and the dire consequences that come from responding to violence with violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Do unto others as they've done to you
Treat others the way they have treated you
But what in the hell is this world coming to?
Questioning the state of the world and its downfall
Blow the universe into nothingness
Destroying the entire universe
Nuclear warfare shall lay us to rest
The cause of destruction will be nuclear war
Fight fire with fire
Respond in kind to destructive behavior
Ending is near
The end of the world is imminent
Bursting with fear
Overwhelmed with terror
We all shall die
Everyone will perish
Time is like a fuse, short and burning fast
Time is running out quickly like a fuse burning down
Armageddon's here like said in the past
The end of the world has arrived, as predicted
Soon to fill our lungs the hot winds of death
Death is coming swiftly and forcefully
The gods are laughing, so take your last breath
The gods are indifferent to the suffering of mortals and death is inevitable
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Responding to destruction with destruction
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Responding to destruction with destruction
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Responding to destruction with destruction
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Responding to destruction with destruction
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Responding to destruction with destruction
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Responding to destruction with destruction
Fight fire with fire (fire)
Responding to destruction with destruction
Fight fire with fire, fight
Continuing to fight back with destructive behavior
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Clifford Lee Burton, James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
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Nino Amora
on No Remorse
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