Soul on Fire
The Black Sorrows Lyrics
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Fallin' in the street
It could've been the stars crashin'
Every time we'd meet
It might've been a ghost train
Wailin' out of sight
But it had to be you
In the heart of the night
Holds it to your throat
Might be time to get ready
Time to grab your coat
There's nothing in the harbour
Just the dead city light
You're lost on a corner
In the heart of the night
Take the flame
Hold it up lighter
Light my soul
Set it on fire
You might get a warning
Or maybe just a sign
Don't be in a hurry
To find out why
Because there's nothing in the harbour
Just the dead city light
You're running away from me
In the heart of the night
The lyrics to The Black Sorrows’ song “Soul On Fire” are full of metaphors and imagery that paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous relationship. The chorus sets the tone by describing the intensity of the attraction between the singer and their lover when they say “take the flame, hold it up lighter, light my soul, set it on fire.” This metaphor of setting a soul on fire is a powerful one, suggesting that the love between the two is passionate and consuming.
The verses continue with more evocative images: referring to angels falling in the street, stars crashing every time they meet, and a ghost train wailing out of sight. These lines create a sense of danger and excitement around the lovers. The lines “if someone takes a dagger, holds it to your throat, might be time to get ready, time to grab your coat” suggest that this relationship is not entirely safe, and that the singer might be putting themselves at risk by getting involved with this person.
Line by Line Meaning
It might've been the angels
The feeling was so divine and ethereal that it seemed like angels were involved
Fallin' in the street
The sensation was so strong that one could feel the ground beneath them shake
It could've been the stars crashin'
The celestial bodies seemed to be colliding and creating a scene of chaos
Every time we'd meet
Whenever we came face to face, the intensity of the emotions increased
It might've been a ghost train
The feeling of impending doom was so real that it felt like the sound of a train that had already passed
Wailin' out of sight
The sound was so intense that it echoed through the air even after it had vanished
But it had to be you
The intensity of the feeling was so strong that it could only be because of you
In the heart of the night
Everything was occurring in the darkest hours of the day
If someone takes a dagger
If someone threatens you or puts you in harm's way
Holds it to your throat
If they intimidate you to the point of making you feel like you're under attack
Might be time to get ready
It's time to prepare yourself mentally and physically
Time to grab your coat
It's time to brace yourself and be ready to face the danger that lies ahead
There's nothing in the harbour
There are no safe places or people around you to seek refuge with
Just the dead city light
The darkness of the city is overwhelming and makes it difficult to see any signs of life
You're lost on a corner
You're disoriented and can't find a clear path or direction
Take the flame
Take hold of the opportunity that is presented to you
Hold it up lighter
Raise it high and make the most of it
Light my soul
Ignite the passion within me and make me feel alive
Set it on fire
Let it burn bright and fuel the intense emotion that we share
You might get a warning
You might be given a sign that danger is approaching
Or maybe just a sign
Or maybe all you'll get is a feeling that something is not quite right
Don't be in a hurry
Don't rush to make a move or decision
To find out why
To try and understand what's happening or why you're feeling this way
Because there's nothing in the harbour
There are no safe places or people around to offer you solace
You're running away from me
You're distancing yourself from me out of fear or insecurity
In the heart of the night
All of this is happening in the darkness of the night
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JOSEPH VINCENT CAMILLERI, NICHOLAS ANTHONY SMITH
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