Fire
Secret Nation Lyrics
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From our feet
Pull rug from under me
You can steal our song
Erase these words
Quite our voice so its never heard
Oooooo
The stars hang high
They can take everything
But they'll never take our fire
You'll hear the sound of love
In the beat of our drums
They can take everything
But they'll never take our
"Fire" by Secret Nation is an empowering anthem that speaks of not letting external forces take away your inner passion and drive. The lyrics are a call to arms for anyone facing adversity and are feeling down in the dumps. The first verse touches on the theme of betrayal and being let down by those closest to you. It talks about how someone can pull the rug from under your feet, steal your song, and quiet your voice so it's never heard. These metaphors represent the feeling of being sabotaged or betrayed, implying that even though people may fail you or try to bring you down, your passion will never be extinguished.
The chorus of this song is particularly poignant. It speaks about the unshakable spirit of those who refuse to allow anything to break their will. As long as the mountains climb and the stars hang high, nothing can take away their fire. The fire as a symbol means one's inner spirit, drive and passion. It talks of the importance of not letting external forces impact an individual's sense of self, thus being a symbol of fortitude and resilience. The verse also talks about how the sound of love can be heard in the beat of the drum. This line represents the idea that love is not just an emotion but a feeling, that reverberates deep within one's soul and fuels their drive.
Line by Line Meaning
You can take the path
You have the ability to lead us down various directions and choices
From our feet
Whatever path we decide to take, it comes from within us
Pull rug from under me
You have the ability to suddenly change the circumstances around us and catch us off guard
You can steal our song
You can take away our creativity and unique expression
Erase these words
You have the ability to remove our voice and message from the world
Quite our voice so its never heard
You can silence us and prevent our beliefs from being known to others
Oooooo
Expressions of pain, fear, or anxiety
As long as the mountains climb
No matter how big or difficult the obstacle may be
The stars hang high
No matter how distant or hard to reach our goals may seem
They can take everything
All possessions, beliefs, and values can be stripped away
But they'll never take our fire
Our passion, drive, and spirit can never be fully taken away
You'll hear the sound of love
Through our perseverance, the world will hear our message of hope and unity
In the beat of our drums
Our rhythm and harmony represents the strength and power within us
They can take everything
Once again, all aspects of our being can be stripped away
But they'll never take our...
Our identity and essence will never be taken away
Writer(s): Melanie Bernadette Watson
Contributed by Lillian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.