Now know as Major and The Fire
Europe
The Fir… Read Full Bio ↴Sydney Australia
Now know as Major and The Fire
Europe
The Fires is also the name of a band from Europe.
If I Had A Hammer
The Fires Lyrics
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Like I didn't know what I was talking about
We could never live
In the looks that we stole along the way
At the end of the day
I didn't think that you would stay
Take me in 'til I grow old
So you can talk to me whenever you're alone
When we keep our cards so close to our chests
Swallow your regrets,
And laugh it off until another one
If it meant
Another day
I'd throw it all away
Another Time
I broke my heart to give you yours
A church bell rings, another tolls
But I didn't pay my dues
No, I never really took to what I owed
So when the beggar come for you
You better borrow what you can to see you through
If it meant
Another day
I'd throw it all away
Another Time
I went out walking all alone
Set out to find my way back home
But I had lost my way
Yes, I'd left it on the wayside, out of mind
If it meant another day
Maybe I'd throw it all away another time
If it meant
Another day
I'd throw it all away
Another Time
The lyrics of The Fire's song "If I Had A Hammer" delve into themes of relationships, regret, and the choices we make in life. The opening lines describe a situation where the singer feels taken down and out by someone who didn't value their input or opinions. The reference to "stolen looks" implies secret glances and hidden desires between the two, but the singer never anticipated that the other person would stay in their life. The longing for companionship and someone to talk to when alone is expressed, with the hope that this person will stick around as they grow old.
The lyrics continue to explore the complexities of relationships, questioning whether our best cards are wasted when we keep them hidden. The singer urges the other person to let go of their regrets and laugh off their mistakes, suggesting that they should not dwell on past failures. The concept of sacrificing everything for just one more day is introduced, implying a willingness to throw away everything for the chance at prolonging a connection or experience.
The imagery shifts in the later portion of the song, describing a moment of self-reflection and a journey to find one's way back home. However, it appears that the singer has lost their path and left something important behind, representing a missed opportunity or a forgotten aspect of themselves. Even in this context, the singer expresses a willingness to throw it all away again if it meant having another day, underscoring the importance of seizing the present moment and the depths of their desire for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You took me down, took me out
You brought me down and made me feel insignificant
Like I didn't know what I was talking about
Dismissing my opinions and ideas as if they were uninformed
We could never live
Our relationship was never meant to survive
In the looks that we stole along the way
The fleeting moments of attraction and desire couldn't sustain us
At the end of the day
When everything is said and done
I didn't think that you would stay
I never believed you would be committed to our relationship
Take me in 'til I grow old
Love and support me until we are old and gray
So you can talk to me whenever you're alone
So you have someone to confide in and share your thoughts with in solitude
Do our aces fall in jest
Are our successes and triumphs merely a joke or a temporary indulgence
When we keep our cards so close to our chests
When we guard and protect our true intentions and feelings
Swallow your regrets
Suppress your feelings of remorse
And laugh it off until another one
And pretend that everything is fine until the next problem arises
If it meant another day
If sacrificing everything would guarantee one more day together
I'd throw it all away
I would willingly let go of everything I have
Another Time
In a different situation or circumstance
I broke my heart to give you yours
I endured pain and heartbreak to ensure your happiness
A church bell rings, another tolls
Symbolizing the passing of time and the inevitability of death
But I didn't pay my dues
I neglected to fulfill my obligations or responsibilities
No, I never really took to what I owed
I never truly accepted or embraced my obligations
So when the beggar come for you
When misfortune or hardship befalls you
You better borrow what you can to see you through
You should seek help or support to overcome your difficulties
I went out walking all alone
I embarked on a journey of self-discovery by myself
Set out to find my way back home
I aimed to rediscover my true self and find a sense of belonging
But I had lost my way
I became lost and disoriented
Yes, I'd left it on the wayside, out of mind
I had ignored or neglected my true purpose or calling
If it meant another day
If sacrificing everything would guarantee one more day together
Maybe I'd throw it all away another time
Perhaps I would be willing to give up everything again in the future
If it meant another day
If sacrificing everything would guarantee one more day together
I'd throw it all away
I would willingly let go of everything I have
Another Time
In a different situation or circumstance
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jacob Leger, Jeremy Earley
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