The Fire
The Racer Lyrics
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I'm in the tide I can't escape
The first night we shared a bed
Your hands resting on my head
Better days you made me see
How you made me once believe
In the fire me
Thinking distance eases pain
We give in the easy way
So now we sleep in separate rooms
Deepen self-inflicted wounds
It feels like we're wasting time
Feel the questions grow inside
They'll be better days ahead
If only you could see
There's a fire in me
The Racer's "The Fire" is a song about a relationship that is on a downward spiral, with both parties experiencing confusion and frustration. The singer is lost and in need of guidance, which they seek from their partner. The first verse describes the singer's predicament, unable to escape the tide and needing direction. The second verse is a flashback to a time when things were better, and the partner was a source of inspiration and hope. However, distance brings discomfort, and the couple decides to sleep in separate rooms, which only deepens their issues. The final verse is the singer's plea for reconciliation, which is always hindered by the partner's inability to see the fire inside of them. This fire represents the singer's passion for life, their desire to overcome the obstacles in the relationship, and their hope for better days ahead.
The song's lyrics and melody evoke a sense of longing and emotion, which is enhanced by the band's use of rock instrumentation. The song's introspective quality puts The Racer firmly in the realm of indie rock, with a sound reminiscent of The National or Fleet Foxes. The song is a testament to the band's ability to explore personal emotions while conveying them to a larger audience. It is a song that anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of a relationship can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Be my guide and show the way
I am lost and need your help to find direction in my life.
I'm in the tide I can't escape
I feel trapped and cannot seem to break free from these circumstances.
The first night we shared a bed
We have a history together, and it all began with an intimate connection.
Your hands resting on my head
You have comforted me and provided me with reassurance during difficult times.
Better days you made me see
You have reminded me of happier times, and given me hope for the future.
How you made me once believe
You have helped me to have faith in myself and the world around me.
In the fire me
You have stirred up a passion within me, and I am ready to take on whatever comes my way.
Thinking distance eases pain
Sometimes we need space and distance to heal from emotional pain.
We give in the easy way
It is tempting to avoid our problems and take the path of least resistance.
So now we sleep in separate rooms
We have grown apart, and our relationship has become strained.
Deepen self-inflicted wounds
We are causing ourselves more pain by not facing the real issues and pretending everything is okay.
It feels like we're wasting time
We are not making progress and are stuck in a stagnant place in our lives.
Feel the questions grow inside
We have unanswered questions that are causing us to feel unsettled and uncertain.
They'll be better days ahead
We can find hope and optimism in the belief that things will get better eventually.
If only you could see
I hope that you can see the potential for a brighter future if we work on this together.
There's a fire in me
I am ready and passionate about making positive changes in my life.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Eric Sosler, Michael Esserman, Peter Marotta, Stephen Kondracki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Devan Devan
For anyone criticizing the prequels cgi, try and accomplish something this amazing on a 1999 potato computer
Rodrigo Castanon
@randomguy8196 did you miss the entire cantina scenes?
Mattias Isaksson
My problem with the special effects in this movie is that they used to much CGI and to little of the practical effects. Kind of what they did to "The Hobbit" movies..
Terkzorr
tbh Episode 1 had some really amazing CGI and they utilized real sets. With Episode 2 and 3 Lucas became really lazy and it shows, those look worse than Gamecube/PS2 games.
Svbr IIth Lynx
Lol 🥔
Samuel Royce
Keep in mind that we got men on the moon with less computing power than what's in ur smrtfone.
sj11791
As an 8 year old at the time, watching this in the cinema was the coolest thing ever and even now after over 20 years, it's still damn awesome.
wonbytheson
Same here/me!😉
Judge DreddGundam
I was 8 too. And I even got the pod racer game for Dreamcast.
Sega Gentleman
I was 9.. It sounded like we were IN the pod race. That surround sound was dope in the 90s before we got used to it lol