Bonfire
The Roads Below Lyrics
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Caught up on the Vandy girl, slow dance in the Tennessee moonlight
I got my hair slicked back and my boots on singing
I got my own six pack my old six string yeah
I swear to God it′s gonna be my weekend
Go on and light a match here while we're drinking
2am we ain′t even tired
We on the roof we're going higher and higher
Up in flames even rain can't end this
Got this party lit like a bonfire
We stumble from the bar to my backyard
Will keep this fire burning it doesn′t matter where we are
Throw a Shotgun back with my fists up singing
Another Bottle of Jack light a match start a bonfire
We′ll be our own bartenders making memories we wont remember,
Popping off on this back porch bender
Were never growing-up we will never surrender
The lyrics to The Roads Below's song "Bonfire" tell the story of a group of friends who are tearing down the city on Friday night. They get caught up with a girl, slow dancing in the Tennessee moonlight. With his hair slicked back and boots on, the singer has his own six pack and six string guitar. He believes that it is going to be his weekend and urges someone to light a match while they drink. They light a bonfire, and at 2 am when they should be tired, they continue to party on the rooftop of someone's house. They are unapologetically having a good time, and nothing can end it, not even the rain.
The lyrics then follow the group as they stumble from the bar to the singer's backyard. They continue to drink and sing while throwing a Shotgun back. They are making memories that they won't remember, living in the moment, and believing that they will never grow up or give up. The song is about the feeling of freedom, living life without worries, and enjoying the company of good friends. It speaks to the universal desire for youth, adventure, and passion, something everyone can relate to regardless of age or lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
We tear the city down on Friday night
We have a wild time on Friday night and really let loose
Caught up on the Vandy girl, slow dance in the Tennessee moonlight
We dance with a girl from Vanderbilt University under the light of the Tennessee moon
I got my hair slicked back and my boots on singing
I'm looking sharp and ready to sing
I got my own six pack my old six string yeah
I brought my own beer and guitar
I swear to God it′s gonna be my weekend
I'm confident this weekend is going to be amazing
Go on and light a match here while we're drinking
Let's start a fire while we drink
Start a bonfire
Let's light a bonfire
2am we ain′t even tired
It's already 2am but we're not even tired
We on the roof we're going higher and higher
We're climbing higher and higher onto the roof
Up in flames even rain can't end this
The fire is so strong that even rain can't put it out
Got this party lit like a bonfire
This party is just as intense as a bonfire
We stumble from the bar to my backyard
We leave the bar and go to my backyard
Will keep this fire burning it doesn′t matter where we are
We'll keep the fire going no matter where we go
Throw a Shotgun back with my fists up singing
We take shots and sing with our fists in the air
Another Bottle of Jack light a match start a bonfire
We open another bottle of Jack Daniels and light another fire
We′ll be our own bartenders making memories we wont remember,
We'll make our own drinks and create memories that we may not recall
Popping off on this back porch bender
We're having a wild party on the back porch
Were never growing-up we will never surrender
We don't want to grow up and we won't give up this lifestyle
Writer(s): Caleb Steven Schultz, Daniel Ross, Anthony Evans, Phil Vincent Evans
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Forgotten Vampire.
I found these guys on Spotify and I'm actually surprised at how undescovred they are. They're amazing! I keep listening to this song and 'I Want Us' on repeat I love it. lol
Vincent M
Bothers me how under appreciated this song is. Listen to it all the time and one of my favorites. Makes me want to just go party with my friends. Bummer it’s underrated. Keep it up.
Erika Friesen
I've been looking for this song for 2 years and finally my sister told me what it was called!!! Today is the best day of my life BEST SONG EVERRRRR
Kayla Skroch
how are ya'll not picked up and everywhere?? SO GOOD
J Taves
Great voice great vibes!
Louis David
These dudes are awesome! What a way to end the summer
Kaylee
Love it Keep up the good work guys!
Cody Rogers
Good stuff guys! Keep it up
Amy Jeanne
MOST UNDERATED BAND EVER
Slick Audio
Great track!!