Fire
Poets of the Fall Lyrics


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It's a bit like a trip, but you hit it with a slip of a tongue, like a whip, and we're sinking, it ain't
Cool to be cool, though you may think it a laudable tool of self evaluation, of ego cultivation, n' I'm
Rolling my eyes like the stones for the lies, is it really all about the size or just a simple vice...

Oh, and it makes the news
Oh, 'cause it sings the blues

I feel the fire flare alight inside me
Higher so I can see
N' aspire to survive this fight in spite of
Liars and travesty
Oh fire

Did you think that I'd blink, that I'd go and take the ink to your control, that I'd sell my soul, and
Does it ring any bells that it sells that we're living out of shells in a shotgun, if we couldn't shoot,
We'd have to run, and finally the cerebral fantasy, better genes and machines, so we can die looking like
We're teens, like snapshot scenes in smithereens...

Oh, and the ones we choose
Oh, witch hunting fools

I feel the fire...

Look there it is in the news again, yeah
There it goes singing the blues again

Fire flare alight inside me...

Fire, return my joy 'cause I'm so
Tired, tired of me
Inspire the weary eyed to see the




Ire and Irony
Oh fire

Overall Meaning

The song "Fire" by Poets of the Fall is a reflection on the human condition and the societal pressures we face to conform and prove our worth. The lyrics convey a feeling of frustration and helplessness in the face of these pressures and how it affects our ability to be authentic selves. The first verse uses a metaphorical description of being whipped and sinking to represent the feeling of being oppressed by societal norms. The lyrics go on to criticize the notion of being cool as a means of self-evaluation and call attention to the superficiality of valuing people based on their physical appearance or possessions. The chorus then speaks to the consequences of these societal norms, highlighting the way it can lead to despair and sadness that makes the headlines.


The second verse engages with the idea of self-control and how we are expected to submit to the expectations of others. The lyrics reference selling one's soul and living in shells like shotgun pellets and then connect this sentiment to the larger societal issue of trying to cheat death through better genes and machines. The bridge reinforces the chorus's message, highlighting how the media amplifies the negative consequences of what society demands of us.


Overall, "Fire" speaks to the need for people to be true to themselves and reject the pressure to conform to societal norms that can lead to alienation and despair.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a bit like a trip, but you hit it with a slip of a tongue, like a whip, and we're sinking, it ain't Cool to be cool, though you may think it a laudable tool of self evaluation, of ego cultivation, n' I'm Rolling my eyes like the stones for the lies, is it really all about the size or just a simple vice...
Life can be unpredictable and challenging, and sometimes we make things worse with careless words and actions. Pursuing coolness and ego-driven goals are shallow endeavors that don't add true value to life. It's easy to see through the lies and realize that the power we seek is an illusion.


Oh, and it makes the news
Our misguided pursuits sometimes become the focus of attention in the media.


Oh, 'cause it sings the blues
The media often highlights negative events and emotions, which can bring people down.


I feel the fire flare alight inside me
Despite the challenges, there is still a spark of hope and inspiration within us.


Higher so I can see
The fire helps illuminate our path forward, showing us a clearer vision of what's possible.


N' aspire to survive this fight in spite of Liars and travesty
We must push through the hardships and adversities even when others deceive and disappoint us.


Oh fire
The fire represents the passion and motivation that drive us forward.


Did you think that I'd blink, that I'd go and take the ink to your control, that I'd sell my soul, and Does it ring any bells that it sells that we're living out of shells in a shotgun,
People may try to control us, but we must resist and not compromise our true selves. Society's obsession with power and materialism creates a dangerous environment where we are trapped in our own fears.


if we couldn't shoot, We'd have to run, and finally the cerebral fantasy, better genes and machines, so we can die looking like We're teens, like snapshot scenes in smithereens...
If we don't have the power to fight back, we have to find a way to escape. The idea that we can live forever or 'stay young' through technology is a delusion that distracts us from the reality of our existence.


Oh, and the ones we choose
We must be careful with our choices and not fall victim to the false promises of those who seek to control us.


Oh, witch hunting fools
Those who seek to control us often use fear and intimidation to keep us in line, but this makes them foolish and narrow-minded.


Look there it is in the news again, yeah
The media constantly bombards us with negative stories and events, and it can be overwhelming.


There it goes singing the blues again
The media's obsession with negative stories and events creates a toxic atmosphere that can bring us down.


Fire flare alight inside me...
The fire within us persists and can inspire us to break free from negativity and move forward with hope.


Fire, return my joy 'cause I'm so Tired, tired of me
The fire represents a source of joy and inspiration that can help us overcome our fatigue and self-doubt.


Inspire the weary eyed to see the Ire and Irony
The fire can also help us see past our difficulties and recognize the irony and absurdity of life's challenges.


Oh fire
The fire remains a powerful symbol of hope and inspiration that we can use to drive us forward.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EDDIE COOLEY, JOHN DAVENPORT

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