Wildfire
TheCityIsOurs Lyrics
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A distance that can′t be measured,
How can you stand so tall.
You make me feel so sick,
And I know that I don't sit with no halo to be found, resting upon my head.
Tonight we′ll burn,
Like I'm a wildfire.
It′s time to let it go.
Tonight we′ll burn,
Like I'm a wildfire.
So stay with me here cause I need you near.
I can′t do this alone.
You will never save me, beaten down or broken.
Standing alone has always been my greatest strength hasn't brought me wrong
I′ll say your name,
Perish in the flames
Before too long
Tonight we'll burn,
Like I′m a wildfire.
To light up the sky like it's your last night,
It's time to let it go.
Tonight we′ll burn,
Like I′m a wildfire.
So stay with me here cause I need you near.
I can't do this alone.
Cause I′ll write these perfect songs,
To find these perfect answers,
For my questions.
All of my questions.
I'll take me to the ocean,
I′ll throw me to the waves.
The secrets of this shipwreck I will take into my grave.
And I won't drown,
I won′t let you fall.
I won't let you fall.
(Tonight we'll burn,
Like I′m a wildfire.)
Tonight we′ll burn,
Like I'm a wildfire.
To light up the sky like it′s your last night,
It's time to let it go.
Tonight we′ll burn,
Like I'm a wildfire.
So stay with me here cause I need you near.
I can′t do this alone.
Tonight we'll burn,
Like I'm a wildfire. (Like I′m a wildfire)
To light up the sky like it′s your last night,
It's time to let it go.
Tonight we′ll burn,
Like I'm a wildfire. (Like I′m a wildfire)
So stay with me here cause I need you near.
I can't do this alone.
The song WILDFIRE by TheCityIsOurs is a powerful expression of emotional pain and the desire to be rescued from it. The lyrics suggest that the singer is running away from something that is causing them great distress, even though they cannot measure the distance of their flight. The person causing them pain is described as someone who is towering and intimidating, and who makes the singer feel sick. There is also a sense of personal responsibility and humility, as the singer acknowledges that they do not have a halo resting upon their head. They are not perfect, but they are seeking solace and support.
The chorus of the song uses the metaphor of a wildfire to express the singer's intense emotions. They long to burn brightly and light up the sky like it's their last night alive. The repetition of the phrase "tonight we'll burn" creates a sense of urgency and danger, as if the singer is on the brink of self-destruction. However, they are not alone in their struggle. They need someone to stay with them and provide comfort and companionship. They cannot face their pain alone.
The final verse introduces a new metaphor, that of a shipwreck. The singer is willing to face the secrets of their own wreckage, and they promise not to let their loved one fall with them. There is a sense of determination and courage in this verse, as if the singer is finally ready to face their pain and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep running from it all.
Running away from everything that's bothering me, trying to escape the problems.
A distance that can't be measured,
The gap between what's bothering me and myself is so wide that it's impossible to measure.
How can you stand so tall.
You are somehow managing to hold up well despite everything that's going on.
You make me feel so sick,
Your actions are disgusting and repulsive to me.
And I know that I don't sit with no halo to be found, resting upon my head.
I'm not a saint and I know that I have my flaws too, I don't pretend to be perfect.
Tonight we'll burn,
We're going to light everything up tonight.
Like I'm a wildfire.
I'm going to be like a wildfire, burning everything in my path.
To light up the sky like it's your last night,
We're going to make tonight so special, it's going to be like it's our last night on earth.
It's time to let it go.
It's time to let go of everything that's been holding us down.
So stay with me here cause I need you near.
Please don't leave me alone, I need you to help get me through this.
I can't do this alone.
I can't handle this on my own, I need help and support.
You will never save me, beaten down or broken.
No one can save me, I'm already too damaged and broken down.
Standing alone has always been my greatest strength hasn't brought me wrong
I've always been strong in standing alone, and it has never really let me down.
I'll say your name,
I will remember you and think of you even when everything burns down.
Perish in the flames,
Everything might burn down, but I'm willing to perish with it.
Before too long
It won't take long for everything to fall apart.
Cause I'll write these perfect songs,
I'll try to express myself by writing the perfect lyrics and music that will hopefully convey my emotions.
To find these perfect answers,
I'm hoping that by writing these perfect songs, I'll somehow find the perfect solutions to all my problems.
For my questions.
For all the questions that I have in my mind.
All of my questions.
Every single question I've ever asked, I'm trying to find the answers.
I'll take me to the ocean,
I'll take myself to the sea, the place that has always brought me the most peace.
I'll throw me to the waves.
I'll throw myself into the waves, hoping that they will take all my troubles away.
The secrets of this shipwreck I will take into my grave.
All the secrets and troubles that have led me to this point will go with me to my grave.
And I won't drown,
Even though I'm in the water and surrounded by all of this chaos, I won't drown.
I won't let you fall.
I won't let you fall, even if everything comes crashing down around us.
(Tonight we'll burn,
Once again, we're going to light everything up tonight.
Like I'm a wildfire.)
Like I'm a wildfire, we're going to burn everything in our path.
So stay with me here cause I need you near.
Please don't leave my side, I need you by my side for support and comfort.
I can't do this alone.
I need someone by my side, I can't handle everything on my own.
Writer(s): sam stolliday, conor fountain, jamie deeks, george munroe, mikey page
Contributed by Bella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Smithy Boy
Your music is just too good lads! You seriously have the potential to be something huge!
THECITYISOURS
+Smithy Boy Thanks man! :) Really appreciate that comment!
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The Cliche Detective
this is badass. glad i found you guys out
THECITYISOURS
The Cliche Detective thanks! 🔥have you checked out the EP yet?!
Steven Fussell
this song showed up as a recommended page that I might like, a cut of this song was the video. I instantly fell in love. you guys are amazing and I've already shared you with a majority of my friends. I would love to see you guys live
Steven Fussell
when I get the time and all that then I'll definitely send you something somehow on facebook or here or whatever
THECITYISOURS
Haha legend! We'd love to see your covers :)
Steven Fussell
gotcha! I'll definitely try my best to pick out the bass from all the amazing music causing me to have multiple eargasms
THECITYISOURS
We haven't yet mate! We Play in Drop B if that helps working it out though :)
Steven Fussell
Gotta give props to a group so talented! do y'all have any bass tabs for your songs yet? I play bass and I would love to attempt a cover of this song or A Reason