Singing in the local church choirs as a boy, studying jazz and classical piano performance, composition, and arrangement, and singing and playing keyboards in the ska band Gangster Politics in high school. Watson left the band after graduating and began to explore other types of music, including electronica and ambient. In 2002, after returning from a trip to Vietnam, he decided to start a four-piece chamber pop group, bringing in bassist Mishka Stein, drummer Robbie Kuster (both of whom he had met at university), and former Gangster Politics guitarist Simon Angell. The group (which was technically a solo project with a backing band) released Just Another Ordinary Day (2003) independently.
In 2001 Watson released his first own solo debut, Waterproof9 and in 2006 his second, Close to Paradise. Early in 2007, Watson was nominated for a Juno Canada's music award in the New Artist of the Year category.
His band's song "The Great Escape" was featured on a third-season episode of Grey's Anatomy.
He co-wrote and performed on several songs on The Cinematic Orchestra's 2007 album Ma Fleur including the opening track "To Build a Home". His "Missing You" remix of Champion's "Guy Doune", from Champion's 2006 album The Remix Album, reached #1 on CBC Radio 3's R3-30 chart in early 2007.
Patrick Watson (the band) also won the prestigeous Polaris Music Prize (Canada) in 2007.
Website: www.patrickwatson.net
Words in the Fire
Patrick Watson Lyrics
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Watch them burn your heart's desires
Rise up in the air
In a cloud of silk and smoke and dust
Fade into the night
It's a comforting feeling with you at my side
Let me shake your honest hands
Lean our heavy heads
Of the weight of the things that are left unsaid
Don't worry about it now
'Cause in the morning they will all just be ashes on the ground
So what's been on your mind
Eating you inside
Taking all of your time
On this warm summer night
Put your words down in the fire
When we were down at sandy beach
Old man talking in young man's words
Tell me where you would like to be
Tonight, don't be afraid to dream
Lean on the fire for a while
'Cause in the morning it will all just be ashes on the ground
So what's been on your mind
Eating you inside
Taking all of your time
On this warm summer night
Put those words down in the fire
The opening lines of the song "Words in the Fire" by Patrick Watson is a metaphor for the act of letting go of one's desires and aspirations. The lyrics "put your words into the fire, watch them burn your heart's desires" convey the idea of burning away one's desires, which serves as a powerful image of self-renunciation. Watson's use of the metaphor "cloud of silk and smoke and dust" further emphasizes the ephemeral nature of life's desires.
The chorus of the song begins with Watson's request to "shake your honest hands," an invitation for the listener to be honest with themselves about their innermost feelings before letting go of them. The theme of letting go continues as Watson sings, "Lean our heavy heads of the weight of the things that are left unsaid." This line suggests the weight of unspoken feelings, desires, and regrets, and the potential for letting them go and moving forward.
The song ends with a final plea to let go of one's burdens and dreams, with the lyrics "put those words down in the fire." The metaphorical act of burning one's desires implies that letting go of one's desires can be liberating, as it removes the burden of unfulfilled dreams and allows for a fresh start.
Overall, "Words in the Fire" is a powerful encouragement to embrace the present, let go of one's past desires, and to move forward with honesty and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your words into the fire
Get rid of your feelings and desires that don't let you live peacefully by imagining they are burning in the fire.
Watch them burn your heart's desires
See how your feelings and desires are destructing your peace and happiness.
Rise up in the air
Your thoughts and emotions seem insubstantial as they get consumed by the fire.
In a cloud of silk and smoke and dust
As the fire consumes your thoughts, your mind feels like a hazy mess.
Fade into the night
In the dark of the night, your worries and emotions don't seem as overwhelming.
It's a comforting feeling with you at my side
Having someone you care about by your side during the hard times gives comfort.
Let me shake your honest hands
I respect your honesty and trust you in sharing your thoughts with me.
And I'll sit down beside you know
I am here to listen to you and support you.
Lean our heavy heads
We both feel weighed down by our unexpressed thoughts and feelings.
Of the weight of the things that are left unsaid
The burden of unshared emotions and thoughts is heavy to carry.
Don't worry about it now
Let go of the worries that hold you back from expressing yourself.
'Cause in the morning they will all just be ashes on the ground
Your worries and unexpressed thoughts will disappear like ashes in the morning light.
So what's been on your mind
I want you to share your thoughts and feelings with me.
Eating you inside
Your worries are affecting your mental health and well-being.
Taking all of your time
You are spending too much time worrying instead of enjoying the present moment.
On this warm summer night
The setting is right to let go of worries and enjoy the warmth of the night.
Put your words down in the fire
Express your worries and feelings and let them go by imagining the fire consuming them.
When we were down at sandy beach
A memory of a peaceful setting where worries can be let go and forgotten.
Old man talking in young man's words
An older person giving advice about how to let go of the worries that come with youth.
Tell me where you would like to be
Express your true desires and where you want to be in life.
Tonight, don't be afraid to dream
Let yourself dream and imagine the future you want without fear.
Lean on the fire for a while
Use the fire to let go of your worries and embrace your dreams.
'Cause in the morning it will all just be ashes on the ground
Your worries and unexpressed thoughts will disappear like ashes in the morning light.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mikhail Stein, Patrick Watson, Robert Kuster, Simon T Angell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edd Alxander
Put your words into the fire
Watch them burn your heart's desires
Rise up in the air
In a cloud of silk and smoke and dust
Fade into the night
It's a comforting feeling with you at my side
Let me shake your honest hands
And I'll sit down beside you know
Lean our heavy heads
Of the weight of the things that are left unsaid
Don't worry about it now
'Cause in the morning they will all just be ashes on the ground
So what's been on your mind
Eating you inside
Taking all of your time
On this warm summer night
Put your words down in the fire
When we were down at sandy beach
Old man talking in young man's words
Tell me where you would like to be
Tonight, don't be afraid to dream
Lean on the fire for a while
'Cause in the morning it will all just be ashes on the ground
So what's been on your mind
Eating you inside
Taking all of your time
On this warm summer night
Put those words down in the fire
Karleigh Paul
Nuno Duarte
Put your words into the fire
Watch them burn your heart's desire
Rise up in the air
In a cloud of silk and smoke and dust
Fade into the night
It's a comforting feeling with you at my side
Let me shake your honest hands
And I'll sit down beside you now
Lean our heavy heads
Of the weight of the things that are left unsaid
Don't worry about it now
'Cause in the morning they will all just be ashes on the ground
So what's been on your mind
Eating you inside
Taking all of your time
On this warm summer night
Put your words down in the fire
When we were down at sandy beach
Old man talking in young man's words
Tell me where you would like to be
Tonight don't be afraid to dream
Lean on the fire for a while
Cause in the morning it will all just be ashes on the ground
So what's been on your mind
Eating you inside
Taking all of your time
On this warm summer night
Put those words down in the fire
Kyle Loftis
Can't sleep. But this is just wonderful. Might be better than sleeping.
Edd Alxander
Put your words into the fire
Watch them burn your heart's desires
Rise up in the air
In a cloud of silk and smoke and dust
Fade into the night
It's a comforting feeling with you at my side
Let me shake your honest hands
And I'll sit down beside you know
Lean our heavy heads
Of the weight of the things that are left unsaid
Don't worry about it now
'Cause in the morning they will all just be ashes on the ground
So what's been on your mind
Eating you inside
Taking all of your time
On this warm summer night
Put your words down in the fire
When we were down at sandy beach
Old man talking in young man's words
Tell me where you would like to be
Tonight, don't be afraid to dream
Lean on the fire for a while
'Cause in the morning it will all just be ashes on the ground
So what's been on your mind
Eating you inside
Taking all of your time
On this warm summer night
Put those words down in the fire
Emmi Wilson
not lying i made this playlist in 2014 called morning coffee with all of these songs on
Neb Uluos
emily wilson you've no proof that makes you a total liar..reality doesn't matter anymore..only proof.
Nuno Duarte
where i find the lyrics of Patrick Watson songs?
Karleigh Paul
Nuno Duarte
Put your words into the fire
Watch them burn your heart's desire
Rise up in the air
In a cloud of silk and smoke and dust
Fade into the night
It's a comforting feeling with you at my side
Let me shake your honest hands
And I'll sit down beside you now
Lean our heavy heads
Of the weight of the things that are left unsaid
Don't worry about it now
'Cause in the morning they will all just be ashes on the ground
So what's been on your mind
Eating you inside
Taking all of your time
On this warm summer night
Put your words down in the fire
When we were down at sandy beach
Old man talking in young man's words
Tell me where you would like to be
Tonight don't be afraid to dream
Lean on the fire for a while
Cause in the morning it will all just be ashes on the ground
So what's been on your mind
Eating you inside
Taking all of your time
On this warm summer night
Put those words down in the fire
Josh Mehrtens
+Nuno Duarte google the song name and put 'lyrics' after it
sara
Here because of girl in red.
Danielle Guinto
So pretty
Locarno
Gracias