Fire Brigade
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To the girl who's next to me in school
If I put me hand upon her leg
She hit me with a rule
Though tomorrow won't be long
You're gonna have to play it cool
You get fascinated by her
Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump you've got to wait your turn
Friends all seem to laugh
I fear I'm apt to make a compromise
Try to reassure myself
My head must need some exercise
Half past ten in the morning
She just took me by surprise
True she set the place on fire
You get fascinated by her
Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump you've got to wait your turn
The lights across the street throw a rainbow
I'd love you all to meet her
I'll be there, I'll be there
Notice that my eyes have been
A misty place since Saturday
Brings a feeling we might lead
The fire engines anyway
Though tomorrow won't be long
You're gonna have to play it cool
You get fascinated by her
She could set the place on fire
Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump you've got to wait your turn
Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump you've got to wait your turn
The lyrics of Move's song "Fire Brigade" reminisce about a time when the singer was in school and had a crush on a girl who sat next to him. Despite the potential repercussions, he still has thoughts of touching her leg. The chorus repeats the phrase "You get fascinated by her/She could set the place on fire." The metaphorical fire is both a reference to the passion and desire the singer feels for the girl as well as the excitement and thrill of danger that comes with pursuing her.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on the reactions of his friends who laugh at him, and how he tries to reassure himself that he is not compromising his morals or values. The imagery in the song turns to the "lights across the street throw a rainbow," which could symbolize the hope and promise of this newfound love. Additionally, the mistiness in the singer's eyes could be a metaphor for the tears that come with the intense emotions of desire and longing.
Overall, "Fire Brigade" is a playful, catchy song about the intensity of crushes and the risks we take in pursuit of them. It is a nostalgic look back at a time when the passion and unpredictability of young love could set our world ablaze.
Line by Line Meaning
Cast your mind back ten years
Think back to a time ten years ago
To the girl who's next to me in school
Remember the girl who sat next to me in school
If I put me hand upon her leg
If I touched her leg
She hit me with a rule
She hit me with a ruler
Though tomorrow won't be long
Even though tomorrow will come soon
You're gonna have to play it cool
You need to act calm
You get fascinated by her
You find her interesting and attractive
She could set the place on fire
She is so attractive that she could cause chaos and excitement
Run and get the fire brigade
Call the fire department
See the buildings start to really burn
Watch as everything falls apart
If you jump you've got to wait your turn
If you act impulsively, you'll have to deal with the consequences later
Friends all seem to laugh
My friends all seem to be amused
I fear I'm apt to make a compromise
I'm afraid I might have to make a sacrifice
Try to reassure myself
I attempt to calm myself down
My head must need some exercise
I must need to clear my head
Half past ten in the morning
Early in the morning, around 10:30
She just took me by surprise
She caught me off guard
The lights across the street throw a rainbow
The lights make a colorful reflection
I'd love you all to meet her
I want you to meet her
Notice that my eyes have been
Realize that my eyes have been
A misty place since Saturday
Cloudy or foggy since Saturday
Brings a feeling we might lead
Gives the impression that we might be in charge
The fire engines anyway
The firefighters will come regardless
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Johann Wundersamer
Fire Brigade
The Move
Cast your mind back ten years
To the girl who's next to me in school
If I put my hand upon her leg
She'd hit me with a rule
Though tomorrow won't be long
You're gonna have to play it cool
You've been fascinated by her
She could set the place on fire
Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
(Ooh) Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump, you've got to wait your turn
Friends all seem to laugh
I feel I have to make a compromise
Try to reassure myself
My head must need some exercise
Half past ten in the morning
She just took me by surprise
True, she set the place on fire
You've been fascinated by her
Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
(Ooh) Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump, you've got to wait your turn
The lights across the street
Throw a rainbow in her hair
I'd love you all to meet her
I'll be there, I'll be there
Notice that my eyes have been
A misty place since Saturday
Brings a feeling we might need
The fire engines anyway
Though tomorrow won't be long
We're gonna have to play it cool
You've been fascinated by her
She could set the place on fire
Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
(Ooh) Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump, you've got to wait your turn
Songwriter: Roy Wood
Songtext von Fire Brigade © Essex Music International
Arnon Palty
Cast your mind back ten years
To the girl who's next to me in school
If I put me hand upon her leg
She hit me with a rule
*Though tomorrow won't be long
You're gonna have to play it cool
You get fascinated by her
She could set the place on fire
**Run and get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
See the buildings start to really burn
Get the fire brigade
Get the fire brigade
If you jump you've got to wait your turn
Friends all seem to laugh
I fear I'm apt to make a compromise
Try to reassure myself
My head must need some exercise
Half past ten in the morning
She just took me by surprise
True she set the place on fire
You get fascinated by her
(**repeat)
The lights across the street throw a rainbow
I'd love you all to meet her
I'll be there, I'll be there
Notice that my eyes have been
A misty place since Saturday
Brings a feeling we might lead
The fire engines anyway
Volt7 Cool Tangs
Jesus, what a fantastic pop song. 52 years old & still sounding perfect.
Paul Casey
The absolute peak for the Move. You can see how into it they all are.
Jesus Bencomo
Yes, it is an absolutely great song.
Jackie Nuttall
Proud to say l was a teenager when this released and still rocking
Basil Thrush
If ever there was a song that testified to the genius of Roy Wood, this is it. It stood out then and stands out even now. Brilliant bit of song writing ... and lyrics to match.
Paul Buxton
Jeff Lynn too 🎼🙏
Graham Ashdown
Great to hear this song again.
The Move were one of my favourite 60s bands and Fire Brigade was a great song from 1968.
Sounds as good today as it did when it was released 55 years ago.
steve Rowlands
Roy Wood is a true LEGEND!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏
Ian McNicol
Under 2.30 of genius...what melodies. Magic Mr Wood and the boys!
zolochnaya
GREAT song writing! Roy Wood and Bev Bevan are psychedelic royalty!!!