Girl on Fire
Rebekah Hawker Lyrics
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the surpression of you, you
all the lies are told
bread and wine are sold for you
and peeta too
run faster
climb higher
girl on fire
just admit your love
before your time is up
cause life is fleeting and the snow is bleeding
little mockingjay spread your wings today and fly
watch out for coins dropping by
all your love is lost
gales of wind have brought lies
and crying, so
run faster
climb higher
float across the skies
girl on fire
just admit your love
before your time is up
cause life is fleeting and the snow is bleeding
fingers finnicking
ticking hands will bring storms
the mist will form
the pain's trapped you inside
you hear your lover's cry for you
what can you do? try and
run faster
climb higher
float across the skies
girl on fire
just admit your love
before your time is up
cause life is fleeting and the snow is bleeding
so you thought that you
could just deny it all
but you didn't realise the people that were holding you up
rose petals falling as mama duck is calling to find that
minds have been deceived
truths they can't conceive
lost the boy you knew, but he'll find his way back to you
the emptiness inside
the hunger won't reside
you cry and let your arrows fly
hunt faster
aim higher
take off your disguise
girl on fire
just admit his love
has always been enough
your heart's stopped bleeding
and the hunger's fleeting
The lyrics of Rebekah Hawker's song 'Girl on Fire' are full of metaphors and references to the dystopian world of The Hunger Games. The song focuses on the character of Katniss Everdeen, a strong and fierce heroine who rebels against the regime of the Capitol. The lyrics are a call to action, urging Katniss to face her fears and accept her love for Peeta before it's too late, as life is fragile and fleeting.
The first verse refers to the power dynamics of Panem, where the Capitol suppresses and manipulates the districts, often through propaganda and lies. The line, "bread and wine are sold for you and Peeta too" refers to the Capitol's use of food and other resources to control and bribe the inhabitants of the districts. The chorus then encourages Katniss to run faster, climb higher and float across the skies, urging her to overcome her obstacles and become the girl on fire she is known to be.
The second verse describes Katniss as the "mockingjay", a symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol, and encourages her to spread her wings and fly, but also warns her to watch out for threats, such as the "coins dropping" - a reference to the deadly traps set by the Capitol during the Hunger Games. The lyrics also touch on the theme of love and loss, with references to Katniss' relationships with both Peeta and Gale. The final chorus urges her to stop denying her love and embrace it before it's too late, ending with the powerful image of her letting her arrows fly.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Girl on Fire' capture the spirit of rebellion and resilience that are central to The Hunger Games, as well as the themes of love, sacrifice, and survival that are key to the story.
Line by Line Meaning
the confessions of
The information that is being revealed
the suppression of you, you
The attempts to keep who you truly are hidden
all the lies are told
All of the untruths that have been shared
bread and wine are sold for you
People are benefiting from your hardships
and Peeta too
Even Peeta is being used for someone else's gain
run faster
Move quickly away from your struggles
climb higher
Strive to reach new heights
float across the skies
Escape from reality and find freedom
girl on fire
You are powerful and unstoppable
just admit your love
Accept and express your feelings
before your time is up
Before it's too late
cause life is fleeting and the snow is bleeding
Life is short and full of pain and suffering
little mockingjay spread your wings today and fly
Take a chance and soar to new heights
watch out for coins dropping by
Be wary of those who would try to manipulate you
all your love is lost
You have lost the one you care for
gales of wind have brought lies and crying, so
Rumors and deception have caused sadness
fingers finicking
Nervous movements of the hands
ticking hands will bring storms
Time is running out and problems will arise
the mist will form
Confusion and uncertainty will arise
the pain's trapped you inside
Your suffering is keeping you from moving forward
you hear your lover's cry for you
You feel the pain of someone you care for deeply
what can you do? try and
What options are available to you? Do something
hunt faster
Act quickly and with purpose
aim higher
Set your goals higher than before
take off your disguise
Unveil the truth about who you are
just admit his love
Allow yourself to feel love from someone else
has always been enough
Realize that this love has always been sufficient
your heart's stopped bleeding
Your emotional pain has subsided
and the hunger's fleeting
Your emptiness is temporary
Contributed by Hannah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.