These are just flames Burning in your fireplace
The emotions and conflicts of the moment are insignificant and short-lived, like flames in a fireplace.

I hear your voice and it seems As if it was all a dream I wish it was all a dream
The speaker struggles to come to terms with the reality of a situation that feels surreal and painful. They long for it to be only a dream.

I see a world A world turning in on itself Are we just like Hungry wolves howling in the night I don't want no music tonight
The speaker perceives the world as troubled, chaotic, and full of aggression. They reject any distraction or entertainment that would mask this perception.

Can we go on like it once was
The speaker wonders if things can be the way they used to be, suggesting a longing for a simpler, more peaceful time.

Every time I hear another story Oh the poor boy lost his head Everybody feels a little crazy But we go on living with it Yeah they go on living with it
The speaker acknowledges the prevalence of personal struggles and tragedies in the world, but also the resilience of humanity in dealing with them.

I'll tell you one thing We ain't gonna change much The sun still rises Even with the pain
The speaker asserts that despite the difficulties in life and the inability to change them, life goes on and new beginnings are always possible.

I'll tell you one thing We ain't gonna change love The sun still rises Even through the rain
The speaker emphasizes the constancy and importance of love as an enduring force that transcends the hardships of life.

Everybody feels a little crazy Like it once was
The speaker suggests that mental or emotional turmoil is a common experience that has always existed, implying that it is a natural part of being human.

Can we go on like it once was
The speaker repeats their earlier question, emphasizing their desire for a return to simpler times and a rejection of chaos and turmoil.