Firestarter
The Prodigy Lyrics


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I'm the trouble starter, punkin' instigator
I'm the fear addicted, a danger illustrated
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter

I'm the bitch you hated, filth infatuated, yeah
I'm the pain you tasted, fell intoxicated
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter

I'm the self inflicted, mind detonator, yeah
I'm the one infected, twisted animator
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter




You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter starter

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Prodigy's song Firestarter are a manifesto of a wild and rebellious spirit, a voice of a troublemaker who seeks to break the molds and push the boundaries of what society deems acceptable. The opening lines of the song set the tone for this attitude with the singer declaring themselves as the "trouble starter, punkin' instigator," a fearless figure who thrives on challenging the status quo. The singer continues to describe themselves as a "danger illustrated," someone who embodies the very essence of recklessness and unpredictability.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more intense, with the singer confessing to being a "firestarter, twisted firestarter," someone who delights in causing chaos and destruction. Tied into this is an emphasis on addiction and the pleasure derived from stimuli deemed destructive or frightening. The singer seems to revel in their power to create fear and unrest, describing themselves as the embodiment of danger.


Overall, the lyrics of Firestarter serve as a bold statement of rebellion and defiance, challenging the norms of society and celebrating the power of the individual to create chaos and destruction.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the trouble starter, punkin' instigator
I enjoy causing problems and provoking people


I'm the fear addicted, a danger illustrated
I'm addicted to feeling fear and danger


I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
I am someone who starts fires, both literally and metaphorically, for my own twisted pleasure


You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter
I see that you, too, are a fellow twisted firestarter like myself


I'm the bitch you hated, filth infatuated, yeah
I'm the person you despise, and yet you also can't help but be drawn to my filthy ways


I'm the pain you tasted, fell intoxicated
I am the source of your pain, and yet you keep coming back for more, addicted to the chaos that I bring


I'm the self inflicted, mind detonator, yeah
I am the one who causes my own pain, and yet I revel in it, because it fuels my twisted desires


I'm the one infected, twisted animator
I am the one who has been infected with an insatiable desire for twisted acts, and I use my creativity to bring them to life


I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
Once again, I am emphasizing that I am a twisted firestarter, someone who revels in the chaos and destruction that I cause.


You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter
Once again, I recognize that you are just like me, a fellow twisted firestarter who also enjoys the thrill of causing destruction.


I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter starter
This final line is just a repetition of the earlier line, once again driving home the fact that I am a twisted firestarter who takes pleasure in causing chaos and destruction.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kim Deal, Jonathan Edward Stephen Jeczalik, Gary Michael Langan, Liam Howlett, Anne Jennifer Dudley, Paul Robert Morley, Trevor Charles Horn, Keith Charles Flint

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@prappsy3028

My Dad always joked about how he wanted this played at his funeral. Then in 2018 he took his own life, only a few months before Keith did the same thing. Me and my brother wanted it played at the cremation service but we got overruled (I guess it may not have been to everyone's taste!). Shame as it would have been a great way to honour his sense of humour. At least we got to play it at the wake.

@Tombombadillo999

Funny how the people that attended the funeral process had the last word about the music.. may ur dad Rest in Peace bro! He is in a better place i can assure u! 🙏❤️

@ssjwes

Well your Dad didn't ask for it to be played(seriously) so I can see why you'd back down. If he really wanted it, I hope you would've told everyone to f off and if the funeral home didn't allow it, I'd blare it on the radio after everything was over.
I lost my Dad last year(illness) in July, 5 days after my birthday. He tried to take his own life(with my shotgun) months before and I stopped him. My mother did the same(but she shot herself .22 rifle, survived, died later of illness) when I was a kid. They're both in a better place. This world is doo doo. Glad I don't have kids. I'd go nuts worrying.
edit for clarity?

@spontater2115

your dad was a man of culture...

@JimmyBergman7

@@ssjwes Jesus is God 🦁 and only way to heaven and escape eternal hellfire

@chrisxd61

Rest in Peace to your pops bro🙏 he’s in a better place

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@siriminou3741

I miss you Angel ❤❤❤ R.I.P. Is 04.03.2024 and Nobody is here?

@user-bt8ih9eo9o

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@sarahaha435

When you're having a bad day and you decide to Keith it out! It works every time! R.I.P. Mr Flint! ❤️‍🔥🧨🔥💪🎶

@courtneyevrrlyn9644

Right ❤

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