On Fire
The Rumor Lyrics


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What's the secret for my achievement.
Fuck you Yeah you you couldn't fucking believe it.
I've been around the world with my backpack and notepad.
Working on the things that you said I could not have
Telling me that my work is running on empty
so you try to take away my confidence and safety.
Ever since the EP I'm working as an MC
Taking out the trash with this interstellar LP.


I'm coming home
I'm coming home


Gotta feed the fire.
Feed the fire.
Gotta feed the fire.
In me.
We live
We breathe
Cause we bring something more


I came this far without you and your bullshit
Nothing from your mouth helped me getting through this
Cage my genre, strip my identity.
Turn when I talk back, making me your enemy.
Who the fuck do think you are
Feel the sound
Keep your head down
Never let down
The people that matter the most when shit breaks down
Feelings write fast
Making my path


You hold your dreams deep inside
You have that image back in your mind
Too bad you'll only see black and white





You think you got this
You think you got this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Rumor's song On Fire are a powerful statement about the struggles and sacrifices one goes through to achieve success in the music industry. The artist speaks of a profound sense of achievement that stems from their hard work and dedication, despite those who have doubted them along the way. The theme of overcoming obstacles, persevering through setbacks, and staying true to oneself is prevalent throughout the song.


The artist asserts their independence from those who have attempted to hold them back or limit their creativity. The lyrics express the frustration and anger that comes from encountering individuals who have tried to steal one's confidence, and undermine their sense of security. However, through it all, the artist maintains a strong sense of defiance and self-belief, staying true to their identity and genre despite the efforts of naysayers.


As the song progresses, the message of empowerment becomes more explicit. The refrain of "feed the fire" is a powerful metaphor for the artist's determination to keep their passion alive, and to keep pushing themselves to greater levels of success. The final lines of the song are a call to action, urging the listener to hold onto their dreams and not let anyone stand in the way of their ambition.


Line by Line Meaning

What's the secret for my achievement.
The singer wants to know what led him to success.


Fuck you Yeah you you couldn't fucking believe it.
The singer is addressing someone who didn't believe in his success.


I've been around the world with my backpack and notepad.
The singer has travelled to different places with his equipment for writing music.


Working on the things that you said I could not have
The singer is working on things that someone else believed he couldn't obtain.


Telling me that my work is running on empty
Someone has told the singer that his work is lacking substance.


so you try to take away my confidence and safety.
Someone is attempting to make the singer feel insecure and unsafe.


Ever since the EP I'm working as an MC
The singer has been working as a MC since his EP.


Taking out the trash with this interstellar LP.
The singer is proving himself by producing an interstellar LP.


I'm coming home
The singer is returning home.


Gotta feed the fire.
The singer must keep his passion and motivation alive.


Feed the fire.
The singer must fuel his passion for music and success.


In me.
His fire and passion are within him.


We live
The singer is living his life to the fullest.


We breathe
The singer is alive and breathing.


Cause we bring something more
The singer believes he and his music offer something unique.


I came this far without you and your bullshit
The singer has succeeded despite negative influences and doubters.


Nothing from your mouth helped me getting through this
The singer didn't receive help or support from the person being addressed.


Cage my genre, strip my identity.
Someone is trying to limit the singer's creative freedom and expression.


Turn when I talk back, making me your enemy.
The person being addressed turns against the singer when he challenges them.


Who the fuck do you think you are
The singer is challenging someone's authority or entitlement.


Feel the sound
The singer wants the listener to experience the music on a deeper level.


Keep your head down
The singer suggests keeping a low profile and focusing on their goals.


Never let down
The singer wants the listener to persevere and never give up.


The people that matter the most when shit breaks down
The most important people in difficult situations are those closest to you.


Feelings write fast
The singer is able to quickly express his emotions through his music.


Making my path
The singer is forging his own path to success.


You hold your dreams deep inside
The singer believes that people often hide their dreams and aspirations.


You have that image back in your mind
People have a mental picture of what they want to achieve.


Too bad you'll only see black and white
People with a narrow view will only see things in simplistic terms.


You think you got this
The singer is challenging someone's confidence or competence.


You think you got this
The singer is challenging someone's confidence or competence.




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kenneth Gustavsson, Andreas LΓΈvenhorst, Jacob Nielsen, Anders Rasmussen, Anders MΓΈrch

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Comments from YouTube:

Martini Blanco

thank you for your work! Great song indeed...

HilianoMop

great composition and lyrics

Sharyka Diaz

buenos recuerdos de unos amigos alemanes

Anna Brondmark

Loves this song to much

CBHannibal

What program did you use to make the video?

Yakoub Nadif

Looks like adobe premiere pro?

Katie E

Danes make good music

GIULIANO GALVES

stop playing*** with their toys. GREAT video!

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