Wire
The Nixons Lyrics
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We have tasted flames from hell
We have seen the fallen hero
We have heard the ringing bell
And it all seems cleaner in the rain
Now it all begins to look the same
We have come into this lifetime
Although we are only mortal men
The choice to change is yours and mine
And it all seems cleaner in the rain
And it all begins to look the same
Now the laughter turns to tears
Now the seconds seem like years
Oh but I'm still holding on
Driving through the tears
Only one world we've been given
Earth - wind - sea - air
We're burning holes into the morning sky
And we have learned not to care
And it all seems cleaner in the rain
And it all begins to look the same
Now the laughter turns to tears
Now the minutes seem like years
But I'm still holding on
Driving through the tears
And it all seems cleaner in the rain
And it all begins to look the same
Now the laughter turns to tears
Now the days seem like years
I hear the gods begin to cheer
As we watch our sky disappear
This is my Exodus
This is my Wire
Send it to those who care
I'm still holding on
The Nixons' "Wire" tells the story of human existence through its ups and downs. It begins by stating that humans have experienced both the divine and the demonic forces in their lives. Despite being mortal, we have the power to choose to change our ways. The lyricist suggests that things seem to be clearer when it rains, and the world looks the same.
The song then talks about the change from laughing to crying, with time seeming to drag on. Nevertheless, the singer is still holding on tight and driving through his tears. The lyrics then mention the planet Earth and its four elements: earth, wind, sea, and air. Humans have a habit of consuming and polluting our environment, and we have learned not to care.
In the end, the chorus again emphasizes that things appear cleaner in the rain and that days seem to last forever. The singer feels like the Gods are laughing as we lose our only sky. In the final line of the verse, the singer suggests that the song is some kind of escape or retreat. This is my Exodus, this is my Wire.
Line by Line Meaning
We have heard the songs of angels
We have experienced divine and pure moments
We have tasted flames from hell
We have encountered dark and trying times
We have seen the fallen hero
We have witnessed those who were once great falter
We have heard the ringing bell
We have been alerted to significant events
And it all seems cleaner in the rain
Amid the hardships, the simplest moments feel refreshing
Now it all begins to look the same
Everything becomes monotonous and indistinguishable
We have come into this lifetime
We are born into this world
With only a few things on our side
Having few resources to our name
Although we are only mortal men
Despite our vulnerability as humans
The choice to change is yours and mine
We have the power to make choices and change our circumstances
Now the laughter turns to tears
Joy turns to sadness
Now the seconds seem like years
Time drags on in difficult moments
Oh but I'm still holding on
Despite challenges, I persist
Driving through the tears
Moving forward through hardship
Only one world we've been given
We have one earth to live on
Earth - wind - sea - air
The elements of our planet
We're burning holes into the morning sky
We are causing destruction to our environment
And we have learned not to care
We have become desensitized to the impact of our actions
Now the minutes seem like years
Time moves slowly in challenging situations
But I'm still holding on
Despite adversity, I persist
And it all begins to look the same
Everything becomes monotonous and indistinguishable
I hear the gods begin to cheer
The divine powers express approval
As we watch our sky disappear
As we witness environmental degradation
This is my Exodus
This is my journey of leaving behind all that holds me back
This is my Wire
This is my moment of pushing through obstacles
Send it to those who care
Let those who truly care about me know what I am experiencing
I'm still holding on
Despite adversity, I persist
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JESSE HERRON DAVIS, JOHN STEPHEN HUMPHREY, RICKY BROOKS, ZACHARY DAVID MALOY
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@coreyh7641
Guy Fieri on drums !
Dallas in the 90s was awesome
@matthewbeatty5472
Talk about a stepping back in time of growing up as kid in 90’s when I clicked on this. These guys were the first concert I went to.
@formulajoe2
5.4k views? Are you kidding me? One of the coolest bands of the 90’s if you ask me. I grew up with this stuff here in OK.
@anthonybova5889
so much truth to your comment
@mattigrooves7843
That 90’s growl.....Brilliant !!!!!
@chevy427ify
Awesome song
@seanmurry5349
Underrated band! This song is, without ANY QUESTION, my favorite song of theirs. Also, one of my go to karaoke jams...such a great and powerful song that is just as prevalent today as it was 25 years ago. #timeslessclassic
@davemorrison723
¡Igualmente!
@spoonysmalls
Jean shorts, chain wallets, baseball ts. Ah, the 90s!!
@CharlesViante
Awesome Band!!! 🤘❤🎶🎵🎶🎵