Set This World On Fire
Rage Lyrics


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I'm the king of the world
All money, all power, all godlike
And everything you rely on
Hey, you think you are safe this way
But now I'm going to change the rules
You gave it all in my hands
Your days, they will be counted soon
What goes around that will come around
You will have to take what's to come

Raise your head, it is time to burn
You'll set this world on fire
All you had's gone with no return
You'll set this world on fire

You, tell me what you've learned
You took all the gifts that I gave you
And turned them into a nightmare
Hey, you've had every chance there was
You fool, you always failed too soon
You should be one step ahead
I'm fear - and I still make the rules
What goes around that will come around
You will have to take what's to come

Raise your head, it is time to burn
You'll set this world on fire
All you had's gone with no return




You'll set this world on fire
Set this world on fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rage's song "Set This World On Fire" are filled with anger, frustration, and a desire for change. The singer of the song claims to be the "king of the world" with "all money, all power, all godlike" and threatens to change the rules and make everyone "take what's to come." They accuse the listener of relying on the safety of the world as it is and warn them that "what goes around will come around." The chorus urges the listener to "raise your head, it is time to burn" and to "set this world on fire" as everything they once had is now gone with no hope of return.


The song can be interpreted as a call to overthrow the current systems of power and authority that hold people back from reaching their full potential. The singer identifies those in power as those who keep others dependent on them and encourages listeners to take control by embracing their power to effect change. The idea of burning down the old structures and starting anew can be seen as a metaphor for revolution and the destruction of systems of oppression.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the king of the world
I hold all power and control over the world


All money, all power, all godlike
I have massive wealth and influence, as though I were a deity


And everything you rely on
I am in charge of everything that sustains your existence


Hey, you think you are safe this way
You have a false sense of security that I will soon dismantle


But now I'm going to change the rules
I will rewrite the laws and social norms to favor myself


You gave it all in my hands
You have placed your trust and fate in my authority


Your days, they will be counted soon
Your time is running out and my wrath is imminent


What goes around that will come around
Karma is a force and consequences will come to fruition


You will have to take what's to come
You will be forced to endure the repercussions of your actions


Raise your head, it is time to burn
Prepare for destruction and chaos


You'll set this world on fire
You will be responsible for the downfall of society


All you had's gone with no return
Your possessions and way of life will be destroyed forever


You, tell me what you've learned
What have you gained from your mistakes?


You took all the gifts that I gave you
I provided you with opportunities that you squandered


And turned them into a nightmare
Your choices and actions led to disastrous outcomes


Hey, you've had every chance there was
You were given ample opportunity to succeed


You fool, you always failed too soon
You consistently fell short of success due to foolishness or impatience


You should be one step ahead
You should have been more prepared and strategic


I'm fear - and I still make the rules
I am an intimidating force and will continue to dictate the course of events


Set this world on fire
Destroy everything in your path




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