Seether gained mainstream popularity in 2002 with their US Active Rock number one single "Fine Again", and their success was sustained in 2004 with the single "Broken", which peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. They have experienced continued success with number one hits on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, such as "Remedy", "Fake It", "Country Song", "Words as Weapons", and "Let You Down". The band currently consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Shaun Morgan, bassist Dale Stewart, drummer John Humphrey and guitarist Corey Lowery (exStuck Mojo, Stereomud}. Seether has undergone several lineup changes since their formation in 1999, with vocalist/guitarist Shaun Morgan being the only constant member.
Stoke the Fire
Seether Lyrics
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And your whimpers of broken mind
And slow I fade
As the darkness inside you shines
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
A promise so sublime as to keep you enlightened
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
Taking and taking from the rich and the restless
Your shameless poison games
I just got to be famous
You're jaded and broken like the poor and the wretched
But time will sour milk just the same
I just got to be famous
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
A promise so sublime as to keep you enlightened
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
Well who's gonna stoke the fire?
Who's gonna stoke the fire now?
Well who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire?
I just got to be famous
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
A promise so sublime as to keep you enlightened
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise so sublime if you keep you enlightened
Well who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire?
The lyrics to Seether's "Stoke the Fire" paint a picture of frustration and pain, with the singer expressing a desire to connect with someone who is broken and struggling. The opening lines speak to the singer's empathy for the other person's "whimpers of broken mind," but also hint at a darkness within that is at odds with the singer's own fading light. There is a sense of resignation in the refrain, with the singer promising not to fight if the other person rejects them, but also throwing down a challenge - "I bet you can't" - that suggests a need for validation.
The second verse takes a darker turn, alluding to "shameless poison games" being played by the rich and restless. The singer seems to identify with the poor and wretched, but also recognizes that time will turn everything sour. The repeated refrain of "I just got to be famous" highlights the singer's need for recognition, perhaps as an escape from their pain and struggles. The final lines of the song ask a question that remains unanswered: "Who's gonna stoke the fire?" It's unclear whether this is a call to action or a lament for the lack of support and connection.
Overall, the lyrics to "Stoke the Fire" present a complex and emotional landscape that explores the pain of isolation and the longing for connection and validation.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel my pain
Experience the anguish I feel
And your whimpers of broken mind
And hear the cries of your shattered mental state
And slow I fade
And gradually I disappear
As the darkness inside you shines
As the inner darkness within you becomes more visible
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I assure you that I won't resist if you reject me
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
But I doubt you have the ability to do so
A promise so sublime as to keep you enlightened
A vow so excellent that it can bring you enlightenment
Taking and taking from the rich and the restless
Stealing repeatedly from those who have wealth and are uneasy
Your shameless poison games
Playing ruthless games with harmful intentions
You're jaded and broken like the poor and the wretched
You're cynical and damaged like those who are destitute and miserable
But time will sour milk just the same
But time will eventually spoil everything, regardless of their initial qualities
Well who's gonna stoke the fire?
Well, who will maintain the motivation and passion?
None of them
No one
I just got to be famous
I simply have to become popular
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SHAUN MORGAN WELGEMOED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@creeperkiller9k975
Feel my pain
And your whimpers of broken mind
And slow I fade
As the darkness inside you shines
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
A promise so sublime as to keep you enlightened
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
Taking and taking from the rich and the restless
Your shameless poison games
I just got to be famous
You're jaded and broken like the poor and the wretched
But time will sour milk just the same
I just got to be famous
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
A promise so sublime as to keep you enlightened
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
Well who's gonna stoke the fire?
Who's gonna stoke the fire now?
Well who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire?
I just got to be famous
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
A promise so sublime as to keep you enlightened
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise so sublime if you keep you enlightened
Well who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire?
@TheHollowClown
Seether is one of the few bands that have been a constant throughout my life. I'm so glad they haven't changed much over the years. Wonderful music as always.
@creeperkiller9k975
Feel my pain
And your whimpers of broken mind
And slow I fade
As the darkness inside you shines
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
A promise so sublime as to keep you enlightened
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
Taking and taking from the rich and the restless
Your shameless poison games
I just got to be famous
You're jaded and broken like the poor and the wretched
But time will sour milk just the same
I just got to be famous
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
A promise so sublime as to keep you enlightened
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
Well who's gonna stoke the fire?
Who's gonna stoke the fire now?
Well who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire?
I just got to be famous
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
A promise so sublime as to keep you enlightened
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise not to fight if you say you don't like it
I bet you can't, I bet you can't
I promise so sublime if you keep you enlightened
Well who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire? (None of them)
Who's gonna stoke the fire?
@LeWelker83
Poison the Parish, easily one of Seether's best and this band is pushing two decades old!
@The85F0X
I saw seether right after they released their first album, have seen them twice since and every show was different and amazing. Seether, keeping rock rocking since 1999.
@bethadkins5428
Same here!! I've seen them live more than any other band and they never disappoint! 🤘🖤
@pierinovatta1391
I saw when they were still Saron Gas back in South Africa and you are so right NEVER NEVER DO THEY DISSAPOINT!
@elijahdivido5292
DISLIKES SHOULD NEVER EVEN EXIST ON SINGS LIKE THESE
@flaminggamingshorts6954
dislikes dont even exist on youtube anymore nothing to worry about
@penn9025
3 years later. You got your wish.
@riddledrhythms8821
Trying to make music for a living can be pretty damn tough but when I listen to your compositions, I know that it is all worth the struggle. Awesome!