The Fire
Tallhart Lyrics

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I think a trip out to Mesa would do me some good
Find somebody that's equally misunderstood
A self-righteous bender might turn things around

Don't wanna be any closer to California
If I'm honest with myself I've thought it over
After all this time a fire still burns

After all the time a fire still burns
It burns

Only feel that way again
With the weight of the world and a blue-eyed girl
And I wasn't afraid to go home again

I gotta get myself back to California
Maybe right a few wrongs, maybe think about starting over
I just want a chance to live what I've learned

After all the time a fire still burns
It burns

Only feel that way again
With the weight of the world and a blue-eyed girl
And I wasn't afraid to go home again
Only feel that way again
With the weight of the world and a blue-eyed girl
And I wasn't afraid to go home again

Woah
Woah

Woah
Woah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tallhart's song, The Fire, speak to the singer's desire to seek change and redemption. He feels misunderstood and burdened by the weight of the world, and seeks a trip to Mesa to find someone who feels the same. The singer admits to going on a self-righteous bender in the hopes of turning things around. He also admits that he does not want to be any closer to California, implying a past negative experience. Despite this, he feels like he needs to return to California to right his wrongs and start over.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase 'After all the time, a fire still burns', suggesting that despite the singer's struggles, his passion and desire for change remain strong. He wishes to 'live what [he's] learned' and find someone who understands him. The reference to a 'blue-eyed girl' adds a sense of longing and romance to the song, as well as implying that the singer has a specific person in mind.

Line by Line Meaning

I think a trip out to Mesa would do me some good
Traveling out of familiar surroundings might bring me some peace of mind and clarity

Find somebody that's equally misunderstood
I need to find someone who can relate to me and my struggles

A self-righteous bender might turn things around
Going on a wild, indulgent spree could be just what I need to snap out of my funk

Don't wanna be any closer to California
I don't want to be reminded of past mistakes or painful memories associated with California

If I'm honest with myself I've thought it over
Inward reflection has made me realize the true source of my inner turmoil

After all this time a fire still burns
In spite of everything, I still feel passion and intensity for life and love

Only feel that way again With the weight of the world and a blue-eyed girl And I wasn't afraid to go home again
I can only experience that fiery feeling when I have the weight of the world on my shoulders and a special person by my side, and I feel comfortable in my own skin

I gotta get myself back to California
I need to face my past and make things right in California

Maybe right a few wrongs, maybe think about starting over
I want to make amends for past mistakes and try to start fresh

I just want a chance to live what I've learned
All I really want is the chance to put my newfound knowledge and experience into practice

Woah Woah Woah Woah
These are the song's refrain - an expression of the intense, uncontainable energy that the singer feels

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