September of 2007 saw the debut of R.O.Y. with the release of his debut single, "TRYIN'", a minor success in the world of online music communities but R.O.Y. saw it no more than the launch pad to an ever-growing success of musical creations.
On March 8, 2008, R.O.Y. released his first widely accepted and well received single, "FASHION", a song dealing with the subject of conformity yet disguising it with an upbeat tempo and cheerful key. "FASHION" was soon followed by the release of three more singles, "Around the World", "Friends and Lovers" and "the FLAME", all released before the end of 2008. On February 24, 2009, R.O.Y. released his debut full-length album, "Reign of Yellow", containing his four previously released singles plus eight new songs.
Since the release of his debut album, R.O.Y. has been consistently active in the release of new material and the development of his craft.
The Flame
R.O.Y. Lyrics
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I'll pull you in, I'll pull you back to what you need initially
It's just one call away
And you'll leave him, you're loyal to me
But this time I let you be
'Cause he seems like he's good for you
And he makes you feel like you should
And all your friends say he's the one
But does he know you call me when he sleeps?
But does he know the pictures that you keep?
But does he know the reasons that you cry?
Or tell me, does he know where your heart lies?
Where it truly lies
Yeah
You should be with him, I let you go from time
You should stay with him
'Cause he seems like he's good for you
And he makes you feel like you should
And all your friends say he's the one
His love for you is true (hey)
But does he know you call me when he sleeps? (No, no)
But does he know the pictures that you keep? (Oh)
But does he know the reasons that you cry?
Or tell me, does he know where your heart lies?
Where it truly lies
Right here with me, babe
Where it truly lies
My bed, babe
Where it truly lies
In my arms, babe
Where it truly lies
(Oh-oh-oh)
Where it truly lies
Where it truly lies
(Hey)
Where it truly lies
The lyrics to R.O.Y.'s "The Flame" express a sense of self-awareness and a warning to others to stay away from the singer. The repeated phrase "you better run from me" is a clear indication that the singer recognizes their own tendency to hurt or damage others. The line "don't get too close" reinforces this warning, indicating that the singer knows they have a destructive influence on those around them.
The metaphor of a "rolling stone" in the line "‘Cause I'm a rolling stone / And I keep rolling on" implies that the singer is always moving forward, never staying in one place for too long. This sense of restlessness can also contribute to the singer's tendency to hurt those around them.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "light me up in flames," can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be seen as a plea for others to ignite the singer's passion or energy, which could then lead to destructive behavior. Alternatively, it could be seen as a willingness to accept punishment or consequences for the singer's actions. In either case, the repeated line implies that the singer is fully aware of their own negative tendencies and is willing to face the consequences.
Overall, "The Flame" is a powerful song that acknowledges the singer's own flaws and warns others to stay away. The lyrics are introspective and show a deep understanding of the singer's own tendencies.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, well, you better run from me
The singer is warning the listener to stay away from them
You better hit the road
The singer advises the listener to leave
You better up and leave
The singer is suggesting the listener to go away immediately
Don't get too close
The artist is warning the listener not to approach them
'Cause I'm a rolling stone
The artist is a vagabond who keeps moving
And I keep rolling on
The singer continues their journey without stopping
You better run from me
The singer is warning the listener to stay away from them
Before I take your soul
The artist might hurt the listener if they don't leave
If I go, let me go
The artist wants to be free to leave when they decide to
Don't you follow me, let me go
The artist doesn't want the listener to pursue them
I will let you down, let me go
The singer can't promise to be there for the listener in the future
Even if your heart can't take it light me up in flames
The artist wants to end the relationship in a fiery way
Light me up in
The singer is craving for a strong emotional response
Light me up, oh
The singer repeats the request for a passionate reaction
You better run from me
The singer is warning the listener to stay away from them
You better say goodbye
The artist is asking the listener to end the relationship
And even if I plead
The artist won't try to convince the listener to stay
Don't waste your time
The singer thinks that staying together is not worth it
'Cause I'm a broken home
The singer is emotionally unstable
You're better off alone
The listener would be better without the artist
You better run from me
The artist is warning the listener to stay away from them
Before I take your soul
The artist might hurt the listener if they don't leave
If I go, let me go
The singer wants to be free to leave when they decide to
Don't you follow me, let me go
The artist doesn't want the listener to pursue them
I will let you down, let me go
The singer can't promise to be there for the listener in the future
Even if your heart can't take it light me up in flames
The singer wants to end the relationship in a fiery way
Light me up in
The singer is craving for a strong emotional response
Light me up, oh
The artist repeats the request for a passionate reaction
Light me up, oh
The artist continues to emphasize their emotional need
Light me up, oh
The singer won't stop asking for an intense reaction
Light me up in flames, oh
The singer wants to end the relationship in a dramatic way
Light me up, oh
The artist keeps asking for a powerful response
Light me up, oh
The artist wants to feel something
Light me up, oh
The artist continues to beg for a passionate reaction
Light me up in flames
The singer wants to end things in a fiery and intense way
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@dgchaos06
Hmm, I would not call it a catalyst because a catalyst is something that speeds up the reaction, but does not get consumed in the process. Here, oxygen does get consumed, so it is a reactant and not a catalyst. A 'fuel' (same as flammable material) is defined as the thing in the reaction that loses electrons. Oxygen steals electrons from a chemical to produce another chemical along with flames, and is called an 'oxidizer'.
Since you brought up bread, I can use that as an analogy for an extended explanation for interested readers. We all know that we need bread and peanut butter to make a peanut butter sandwich. This can be written as:
bread + peanut butter = sandwich
Both bread and peanut butter are getting consumed, but you would not call the bread the spread (even though they rhyme). The bread is your base, and the peanut butter is defined as the spread. A peanut butter sandwich is not possible if you don't have both the base and spread. You can then keep eating your peanut butter sandwich to get an energy boost to make more sandwiches -- this is a chain reaction. :)
Likewise, in a chemical reaction, you define the 'fuel' (analogous to bread) as the thing that loses electrons and the 'oxidizer' (analogous to peanut butter) as the one that steals those electrons. By combining these two distinct components you then get a chemical product accompanied by a release of energy in the form of flames (the peanut butter sandwich).
So, if oxygen (an oxidizer) is reacting with carbon (a fuel), you've got:
carbon (bread) + oxygen (peanut butter) -> carbon dioxide and flames (sandwich)
(you can have other oxidizers and fuels too, I am just using oxygen and carbon as one possible example)
Under ideal conditions where you have enough oxygen and carbon, the flames can cause the reaction to occur over and over, leading to a sustained flame (similar to how the sandwich can give you more energy to make new peanut butter sandwiches). So really, oxygen is to carbon dioxide and flames what peanut butter is to a sandwich. :D
@zerocreed8031
Fun fact: the reason salamanders are related to fire so much is because they lived in dead trees, the same trees that were used for firewood. When they threw it in, the poor salamander will run out of the fire
@delta_waves
Wow nice fact, I always figured they just kinda looked like dragons or something
@hebercluff1665
I love how scientific this show is. It goes through so much trouble for details most people won't look for - gotta respect that.
@dgchaos06
This is a good recapitulation of how the show describes flame alchemy. However, a high oxygen density and a spark are not enough to sustain a flame - - you still need some combustible material to fuel the explosions. The creators of the show seem to believe that oxygen is flammable, which isn't true. But since this is a fantasy world, one could propose a mechanism for flame alchemy that goes beyond chemical reactions and into the realm of nuclear reactions (where you somehow create hydrogen by decomposing nitrogen/oxygen) or something totally magical. EDIT: grammar and punctuation
@SagesRain
Debraj Ghose interesting. I honestly had no idea, good to know, though.
@firebolt100
I disagree with "oxygen not flammable". I don't remember many specifics of chemistry from high school or college, but I do remember learning that oxygen is flamable. I don't believe Roy's abilities are simply fueled by air (if we think realistically), but I know for sure that I can put out a candle out by screwing the lid back on to limit the oxygen.
@dgchaos06
You need both oxygen and flammable material (material that gets oxidized) to sustain a flame. In your experiment, when you screw the lid back on, the flame goes out because there isn't enough oxygen to react with the flammable material -- the experiment tells you that oxygen is necessary for a flame, but says nothing about it being flammable. High concentrations of oxygen can make things (fuel) catch fire at lower temperatures or make existing flames brighter and hotter, but will not create fire without a fuel. I suspect you are either not remembering correctly or were taught wrong (oxygen being flammable is a common misconception, even among the well educated), which is totally fine. If you are still confused, feel free to leave a question here and I'll try to provide a better explanation.
@firebolt100
If its strictly one of those two options, then I must be remembering wrong.. It sounds like you're saying oxygen is a catalyst to every fire. Sounds weird to think of oxygen to fire as yeast to bread, but I'll take your word for it.
@dgchaos06
Hmm, I would not call it a catalyst because a catalyst is something that speeds up the reaction, but does not get consumed in the process. Here, oxygen does get consumed, so it is a reactant and not a catalyst. A 'fuel' (same as flammable material) is defined as the thing in the reaction that loses electrons. Oxygen steals electrons from a chemical to produce another chemical along with flames, and is called an 'oxidizer'.
Since you brought up bread, I can use that as an analogy for an extended explanation for interested readers. We all know that we need bread and peanut butter to make a peanut butter sandwich. This can be written as:
bread + peanut butter = sandwich
Both bread and peanut butter are getting consumed, but you would not call the bread the spread (even though they rhyme). The bread is your base, and the peanut butter is defined as the spread. A peanut butter sandwich is not possible if you don't have both the base and spread. You can then keep eating your peanut butter sandwich to get an energy boost to make more sandwiches -- this is a chain reaction. :)
Likewise, in a chemical reaction, you define the 'fuel' (analogous to bread) as the thing that loses electrons and the 'oxidizer' (analogous to peanut butter) as the one that steals those electrons. By combining these two distinct components you then get a chemical product accompanied by a release of energy in the form of flames (the peanut butter sandwich).
So, if oxygen (an oxidizer) is reacting with carbon (a fuel), you've got:
carbon (bread) + oxygen (peanut butter) -> carbon dioxide and flames (sandwich)
(you can have other oxidizers and fuels too, I am just using oxygen and carbon as one possible example)
Under ideal conditions where you have enough oxygen and carbon, the flames can cause the reaction to occur over and over, leading to a sustained flame (similar to how the sandwich can give you more energy to make new peanut butter sandwiches). So really, oxygen is to carbon dioxide and flames what peanut butter is to a sandwich. :D
@trp443
That makes his power ten times more impressive if he had to manage oxygen, it also make the show seem much more scientific