Flame On
Tony Iommi (Featuring Ian Astbury) Lyrics
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Yeah, I was born of a scorpion´s mind
I am one, so alive
Don´t try to teach me what your lips can´t decide
I´m the sun, so alive
A simple breath´s all I need to get by
Words you speak are like dirt in my mind
Flame on
I used to bleed like a suicide mother
Flame on
And now I breathe in this dirty black summer
Flame on
I bought the truth in the mouth of my brother
Flame on
I used to bleed like a suicide motherfucker
As it is, thought divine
A diamond seed in the heart of all mind
All is truth, truth it shines
Don´t hesitate for the world it divides
Flame on
I used to bleed like a suicide mother
Flame on
And now I breathe in this dirty black summer
Flame on
I bought the truth in the mouth of my brother
Flame on
I used to bleed like a suicide motherfucker
Flame on
I used to bleed like a suicide mother
Flame on
And now I breathe in this dirty black summer
Flame on
I bought the truth in the mouth of my brother
Flame on
I used to bleed like a suicide motherfucker
Flame on
I used to bleed like a suicide mother
Flame on
And now I breathe in this dirty black summer
Flame on
I bought the truth in the mouth of my brother
Flame on
I used to bleed like a suicide motherfucker
The lyrics to Tony Iommi's song "Flame On" tell the story of a person who is confident in their own existence and feels alive. The song starts with the lines "I am one, one that shines / Yeah, I was born of a scorpion's mind" which suggest that the person is unique and powerful, like the scorpion. They don't need anyone to teach them how to live or think because they trust their own instincts. The lyrics "I'm the sun, so alive / A simple breath's all I need to get by" relate to the person's self-sufficiency and how they don't need much to get through life.
The chorus "Flame on / I used to bleed like a suicide mother / And now I breathe in this dirty black summer / I bought the truth in the mouth of my brother" suggests a transformation that the person has undertaken. They used to suffer, but now they're alive and living in the present moment. The line "I bought the truth in the mouth of my brother" could refer to the idea that the person has found truth within themselves, or that they were inspired by someone close to them. The repetition of "Flame on" throughout the song emphasizes the idea of transformation and being reborn in a new, powerful form.
Line by Line Meaning
I am one, one that shines
I am unique, and my presence stands out.
Yeah, I was born of a scorpion´s mind
I have a venomous and fierce nature.
I am one, so alive
I am full of life and vitality.
Don´t try to teach me what your lips can´t decide
Don't try to teach me things you do not understand yourself.
I´m the sun, so alive
I am bright and powerful like the sun.
A simple breath´s all I need to get by
I am self-sufficient and need nothing but my own breath to survive.
Words you speak are like dirt in my mind
Your words have no effect on me, they are insignificant.
I´m gonna burn till all the stars die
I am intense and passionate, and will keep going until the very end.
Flame on
I am ready to ignite and take action.
I used to bleed like a suicide mother
I used to suffer greatly and feel helpless.
And now I breathe in this dirty black summer
I have learned to thrive even in difficult circumstances.
I bought the truth in the mouth of my brother
I have found honesty and wisdom in the words of someone close to me.
As it is, thought divine
Everything is perfect just as it is, and it is a sign of divine beauty.
A diamond seed in the heart of all mind
There is great potential within all of us.
All is truth, truth it shines
Truth is the most important thing, and it always shines through.
Don´t hesitate for the world it divides
Do not be afraid to take action, even if it leads to conflict or separation.
I used to bleed like a suicide motherfucker
I used to be in a very dark and painful place.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLETTE, TONY IOMMI, IAN ROBERT ASTBURY
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@brucefranklin6295
What a great combination. Iommi and Astbury!
@JordanLake25
The breakdown before the solo was mint.
\,,/ This the best off the album.
@steelepete2396
Tony is FANTASTIC at adaptation of all these different vocalist. I love Ian and the Cult. Love it🖤
@n9thstar420
My favorite track on this album \m/
@arealdad1
This totally Kicks ass!!
@fabistone6434
demolition sound of that guitar , and the voice of Ian Astbury is sublime
@stephengarside8928
Just stumbled across this. Ian Astbury is the Boss. Damn I love The Cult🤘😜🤘
@sergiofontanella4856
great riff, as usuall! a heavy "cult" song! or a melodic "Black Sabbath" one!
@sigmaenigmacreations4705
Amazing song! I found this one by accident while searching for Ghost (with Slash). One of Ian's best!
@alfonsoraymundonunezcarran65
One of the best songs i ever heard