Fire
My Little Cheap Dictaphone Lyrics


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You passed the dancing silhouettes
Tuned a note tuned to forget
Changed direction like a Ferris wheel
What's one more crazy little step?
Bloody Mary pins her scent to me
And now I'm seeing red,
A shade easily led
She said "You're the Fire"
Set alight my tinder ears
She said "You're the Fire"
Lay me down, the dawn is here

Shake off the night, shake off the dust
Another drop I'll turn to rust
There's nothing new if
You can make it there
Shall I say "we can't make it anywhere"
Moving on the color's moving too
Staring down at my feet, now I'm seeing red,
A shade easily led

She said "Liar, liar"
Said the fire
Couldn't hurt me
She said "Build me higher"
I'm the smoke behind the sound

She said "I'm the fire"
I'm the smoke behind the sound
She said "Build me higher"
Let me burn you to the ground
She said "Hear the sirens
They're coming now
The end is near"
She sand demonic choir
Sing for Heaven if you dare

She said "You're the Fire"
Set alight my tinder ears
She said "You're the Fire"
Lay me down, the dawn is here
She said "I'm the Fire"
I'm the smoke behind the sound
She said "Build me higher"
She said "Fire!"





Fire! Fire! Fire! I'm the fire!

Overall Meaning

The song "Fire" by My Little Cheap Dictaphone narrates the story of a person's life-changing experience. The song starts by describing some reflections that take place as a person passes by a dancing crowd, hinting at how life can be random and unpredictable at times. The lyrics beautifully depict that even a single little step can create a significant impact on one's life. The line "You're the Fire" can be interpreted as a metaphor for passion and creativity. The person who says it is asking the singer to ignite the passion within them, which is the very spark that sets the whole scene ablaze.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more intense, with the "Bloody Mary" scent representing danger and temptation. The line "Lay me down, the dawn is here" seems to suggest that even though the singer understands the consequences of his actions, he chooses to succumb to his temptations, ultimately leading to his downfall.


As the song concludes, there is a realization that it's the singer's own choices that led to his destruction. The lyrics "She said, 'Build me higher,' let me burn you to the ground," indicates that the temptations were ultimately responsible for the singer's downfall as he was building something only to self-destruct.


Overall the song is a beautiful metaphor for how an individual's life can be fueled by passion but ultimately, it is the choices we make that determine the direction of our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

You passed the dancing silhouettes
You walked by the dancing shadows of people without much notice.


Tuned a note tuned to forget
You sang a melody to forget your worries.


Changed direction like a Ferris wheel
You suddenly changed your path, like a Ferris wheel that spins people in different directions.


What's one more crazy little step?
You're willing to take another wild step forward, just like you've done before.


Bloody Mary pins her scent to me
You're haunted by the smell of blood, like a memory that persists.


And now I'm seeing red, A shade easily led
You're feeling angry and easily influenced by your emotions.


She said "You're the Fire", Set alight my tinder ears
Someone said you are passionate and ignited their interest in you.


She said "You're the Fire", Lay me down, the dawn is here
That person wants to be with you, with a new day dawning.


Shake off the night, shake off the dust
Get rid of your past and move forward.


Another drop I'll turn to rust
Even a little amount of negativity can corrode your spirit.


There's nothing new if You can make it there
Challenging yourself to achieve something isn't new. It's about how you get there.


Shall I say "we can't make it anywhere"
Do you think we lack the ability to succeed anywhere we go?


Moving on the color's moving too
As you move on, everything around you changes.


Staring down at my feet, now I'm seeing red, A shade easily led
You're looking down and upset, and your emotions are controlling you.


She said "Liar, liar", Said the fire, Couldn't hurt me
Someone called you a liar, but your passion can't be threatened.


She said "Build me higher", I'm the smoke behind the sound
That person wants you to uplift them while they support you in the background.


She said "I'm the fire", I'm the smoke behind the sound
This person is on fire and you can see the smoke they leave behind.


She said "Build me higher", Let me burn you to the ground
The person wants to climb higher, but warns that their path may be destructive.


She said "Hear the sirens, They're coming now, The end is near"
This person hears the alarms and knows the end of a situation is approaching.


She sand demonic choir, Sing for Heaven if you dare
The person sang an eerie song with a challenging tone, daring you to do the impossible.


She said "You're the Fire", Set alight my tinder ears
Someone said you are passionate and ignited their interest in you.


She said "You're the Fire", Lay me down, the dawn is here
That person wants to be with you, with a new day dawning.


She said "I'm the Fire", I'm the smoke behind the sound
This person is on fire, and you can see the smoke they leave behind.


She said "Fire!"
The person shouted "fire!" as a symbol of passion and energy.




Writer(s): VINCENT CRANE, ARTHUR BROWN, PETER KER, MICHAEL FINESILVER

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