Payable on Death (abbreviated as P.O.D.) is an American nu metal band from … Read Full Bio ↴Payable on Death (abbreviated as P.O.D.) is an American nu metal band from San Diego, California, formed in 1992. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels. They have released six major label studio albums along with two independent albums and have sold over 12 million records worldwide. Over the course of their career, the band have also received three Grammy Award nominations, contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks and toured internationally. With their third studio album, The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, they achieved their initial mainstream success; the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2000. Their following studio album, Satellite, continued the band's success with the singles, "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation", pushing it to go triple platinum.

Discography:

1. Snuff the Punk (1994)
2. Brown (1996)
3. The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999)
4. Satellite (2001)
5. Payable on Death (2003)
6. Testify (2006)
7. When Angels & Serpents Dance (2008)
8. Murdered Love (2012)
9. The Awakening (2015)
10. Circles (2018)

On Fire
P.O.D. Lyrics

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Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire
Come into my house and I'll set you on fire
Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire, I'm on fire, I'm on fire
Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire
Drink from my cup, as much as you require

Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire

I was born, raging against the machine before
Rage against the machine, heretofore
More than meets the eye is the truth unseen
The king salutes the recruits of the new regime
Storm the highways and byways, bring down the walls
And I will not sleep until Babylon falls
To coexist with the system is a mission to deceive us
I, and I must walk alone through these flames of hell
Turn the heat up

Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire
Come into my house and I'll set you on fire
Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire, I'm on fire, I'm on fire
Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire
Drink from my cup, as much as you require
Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire

There's a sucker born every minute, sucking everybody's gimmick
Remember when you said that would never be you?
And now you're living it
Everyday routine, destiny foreseen
That's why I stand for the cause, you jump from scene to scene
So let the brethren avow that they won't sell out
'Cause no longer are we blind, we see clearly now
And because I sin, I hope that God forgives
And because I'm dead, it's the only way to live
And it's the only way to die

Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire
Come into my house and I'll set you on fire
Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire, I'm on fire, I'm on fire
Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire
Drink from my cup, as much as you require
Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire

Turn the heat up, my soul ignites
Consumed by the fire, let us burn tonight
Turn the heat up, my soul ignites
Consumed by the fire, let us burn tonight
Turn the heat up, my soul ignites
Consumed by the fire, let us burn tonight
Let us burn tonight, turn the heat up and burn tonight
Forever we burn tonight
Turn the heat up and burn tonight
Forever we burn tonight
Turn the heat up

Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire
Come into my house and I'll set you on fire
Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire, I'm on fire, I'm on fire
Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire
Drink from my cup, as much as you require

Stop, drop, roll
I'm on fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.O.D.'s song "On Fire" are a passionate call to revolution, inviting others to join in the fight against the current system. The verses make references to previous movements, such as Rage Against the Machine, and claim that there is more to the truth than what meets the eye. The singer declares his dedication to bringing down the walls of Babylon and his belief that coexisting with the current system is not enough. He admits to struggling with sin but believes that this is the only way to truly live and die. The line "Come into my house and I'll set you on fire" can be interpreted as a metaphor for joining in the passion and intensity of his message.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Stop, drop, roll, I'm on fire" which is a common fire safety technique. This could be interpreted as the singer suggesting that there is danger in joining his movement, but that he is committed to the cause even if it means risking everything. He invites others to drink from his cup, taking as much as they require, which could represent the idea that his passion and intensity is limitless and available to all who are willing to join in.

Overall, "On Fire" is a rallying cry for change, with powerful lyrics and an intense energy that leaves no room for complacency or hesitation.

Line by Line Meaning

Stop, drop, roll
You need to stop immediately, lie down and extinguish the flames.

I'm on fire
I am consumed with passion and determination.

Come into my house and I'll set you on fire
I will inspire you and drive you towards success.

Drink from my cup, as much as you require
Take as much inspiration and motivation from me as you need.

I was born, raging against the machine before
I have always been a rebel, fighting against the established order.

More than meets the eye is the truth unseen
There is a deeper truth that is not immediately visible.

The king salutes the recruits of the new regime
The leaders of the old regime are acknowledging the power of the new recruits.

Storm the highways and byways, bring down the walls
We need to fight against the oppressive forces that surround us.

To coexist with the system is a mission to deceive us
Choosing to live within the system is lying to ourselves.

I, and I must walk alone through these flames of hell
I am willing to face any obstacle, no matter how difficult or painful.

There's a sucker born every minute, sucking everybody's gimmick
People are easily taken in by false promises and empty rhetoric.

Everyday routine, destiny foreseen
Our lives are predetermined by the monotony of everyday existence.

That's why I stand for the cause, you jump from scene to scene
I am committed to a cause, while others switch their beliefs and alliances easily.

So let the brethren avow that they won't sell out
Let us all declare that we will remain true to our beliefs and not compromise.

'Cause no longer are we blind, we see clearly now
We are no longer ignorant, and we can see the truth for what it is.

And because I sin, I hope that God forgives
I acknowledge my own faults and seek forgiveness.

And because I'm dead, it's the only way to live
Only by dying to our old selves can we truly live and be reborn.

Turn the heat up, my soul ignites
As the intensity increases, my spirit becomes more alive and engaged.

Consumed by the fire, let us burn tonight
Let us be fully consumed by our passions and desires.

Let us burn tonight, turn the heat up and burn tonight
Let us embrace the flames within us and let them drive us forward.

Forever we burn tonight
We will always be passionate and motivated, fueled by our inner flame.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HOWARD BENSON, MARCOS CURIEL, MARK DANIELS, NOAH BERNARDO, PAUL SANDOVAL

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