On Fire
Pheonix Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Don't you know it's going to be alright
Alright, alright, alright
Lately, running through the bombs
Don't you know it's going to last all night
Alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright.
Baby, revolution is over
Alright, alright, alright
Hard times won't last forever
Don't you know we've got some real good time
Alright, alright, alright
There was a time
She called me sweet, my hero, my cute thing
I gave her all the love I got
Baby, for you I'm a man
This is how I got to prove my love (I love that)
Baby, left me for another
Don't you know it's going to be alright
Alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright
There was a time
She called me sweet, my hero, my cute thing
I gave her all the love I got
Baby, our city's on fire
Don't you know it's going to be alright
Alright, alright, alright
Hard times won't last forever
Don't you know we've got some real good time
Alright, alright, alright
The theme of Phoenix's song "On Fire" is that even in difficult times, love can conquer all. The song starts with the lines "Baby, our city's on fire / Don't you know it's going to be alright", which sets the tone that things may not be going well, but there is a sense of reassurance that all will be okay. The following lines, "Lately, running through the bombs / Don't you know it's going to last all night", reinforces the idea that the situation is dire but there is hope that they will get through it. This develops into a kind of anthem by the chorus, "Alright, alright, alright", which exudes positivity and confidence.
The lyrics then shift to a more personal perspective, "Baby, revolution is over / You and me it's going to be alright", suggesting that even if the world changes and social or political upheaval occurs, their relationship will endure. As the song moves into the bridge, the singer experiences a break-up, "Baby, left me for another / Don't you know it's going to be alright". However, the "alright" refrain reappears, emphasizing the belief that things will be alright in the end. From a structural perspective, the repetition of the "alright" refrain adds a sense of unity and cohesion to the song, which strengthens the message of love, hope, and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, our city's on fire
Despite the chaos and destruction around us, our love will endure and conquer all
Don't you know it's going to be alright
We will overcome any obstacles in our path, and come out on top
Alright, alright, alright
Repeating this phrase reinforces the message of hope and positivity
Lately, running through the bombs
We are moving forward through adversity and danger, but we will come out unscathed
Baby, revolution is over
The upheaval and change we once faced has ended, and our love has survived it all
You and me it's going to be alright
No matter what happens, we will always have each other to rely on
Hard times won't last forever
Our struggles and difficulties are temporary and will eventually come to an end
Don't you know we've got some real good time
Once we overcome our current obstacles, we will have many happy times to come
There was a time
She called me sweet, my hero, my cute thing
I gave her all the love I got
Reflecting on a past relationship where intense love and devotion were once shared
Baby, for you I'm a man
This is how I got to prove my love (I love that)
The artist is willing to do anything to prove his love and commitment to his partner
Baby, left me for another
Despite heartbreak and pain, the singer knows that he will eventually find love and happiness once again
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lisa Hyyppa
Romans 12:10-21
King James Version
10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Hank Hill
Handled like a boss, probably why he's the captain
Curlyfusion
Amazing how calm he stays.
Julie Piemonte
Almost like he'd planned it that way.
AyeJae Baby
As cool as a freaking cucumber. I love this man! A true firefighter.
Allen Han
Magnesium is not cold like cucumbers.
interstellar618
Captain badass!!!! He didn't even flinch
Cha Man
That happened to us once at a scrap yard in phx. We were shredding up engine blocks and we unknowingly threw a magnesium engine block in, BOOM. I tripped over some blocks trying to run, I just went full fetal position while it was raining metal parts.
Julie Piemonte
Keep tabs on these fires. Very suspiciously frequent. There is an element here that gets off on that. Same ones in Washington and Wisconsin. The Chief nailed it, then they forced her out.
lch jr
Did you just put water on burning magnesium? Pro tip: it goes boom.
LOLHAMMER45678
Magnesium engine blocks are a lot rarer than they used to be