Discography:
March 20th, 2017 - Nu Soul EP
November 9th, 2018 - Wanderlust
November 15th, 2019 - Odyssey
January 28th, 2022 - Yonder
Valiant Hearts is:
Igor Serokvasha (Instrumentalist)
Thomas John Byrne (Vocals & Lyrics)
Wildfire
Valiant Hearts Lyrics
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It burns through everything
But it stops when machines fall in love
Life is such a simple thing
Gears and trinkets spin in sync
Then we rust and we fall from above
And like a comet falling to the earth
Wildlife, you're burning bright
Like a phoenix from the ashes, you'll be born again tonight
Wildfire growing higher
In a forest burnt to cinders, there lies a city made of tinder
Now we're lost in this never-ending odyssey
Our journey vast and endless in this starry sea
An infinite blackness, a hastening madness is all I have to comfort me
And I will bare witness to the narrative illness
That's been plaguing my memories
Alchemist, give me a vessel made of gold
I'll set off in the morning on this voyage to uphold
The warmth in the freezing cold
The freezing cold
Wildlife, you're burning bright
Like a phoenix from the ashes, you'll be born again tonight
Wildfire growing higher
In a forest burnt to cinders, there lies a city made of tinder
Take my hand, we will walk to the edge of the earth
Where constellations overflow, we wonder: what is each star worth
I will wait at the edge of the world and take it all in
Above a sea of clouds where the air grows paper thin
I'm filling my lungs with cosmic dust, 'cus there's no breeze or wind
And I get light-headed when the altitude sickness starts to set in
Halt and catch fire
It's a balancing act, we ignite, we expire
Halt and catch fire
Each second I gravitate, in orbit I'll levitate
And I will find you in the dark
In chaos we resonate, in chaos we resonate
Wildfire burning away in my heart
It's here to stay 'til death-do-us-part
And this is how the fever starts
We go up in flames and light up the dark
Wildlife living in harmony
When the flowers bloom, they'll sing their melody
The seasons bring serenity
I'm wilting away endlessly
And like a comet falling to the earth
I'm burning up
Wildlife, you're burning bright
Like a phoenix from the ashes, you'll be born again tonight
Wildfire growing higher
In a forest burnt to cinders, the ashes linger
I will not evaporate
I'll burn brighter everyday
Like a moth to a flame, I found life in the light
And comfort in shade
I'm not one to hesitate as wildfire floods the way
We learn to swim but it's too late
And in the end we all evaporate
The song "Wildfire" by Valiant Hearts is a complex and powerful piece that explores themes of time, love, chaos and death. The lyrics delve into the way that time seems to both burn through everything, yet also stops for moments of intense emotion. The idea of machines falling in love is a poignant metaphor for the fleeting nature of these moments of intensity. Life is presented as something simple, yet fragile, illustrated by the trinkets and gears that spin and then rust and fall apart.
The central image of the wildfire is one of destruction and renewal. The phoenix rising from the ashes is a symbol of rebirth, and the forest that burns down may be a metaphor for the destruction of old ideas and ways of life, which must be sacrificed in order for something new to emerge. The singer is lost in a vast, endless journey through the stars, seeking comfort in chaos and memory.
The lyrics move from the cosmic to the personal, as the singer wishes for an alchemist to create a vessel made of gold, and sets off on a journey to uphold the warmth in the freezing cold. The imagery is often surreal, with the singer waiting at the edge of the world and inhaling cosmic dust, but it is grounded in the reality of life's impermanence and the inevitability of our eventual evaporation. The song builds to a powerful climax in which the singer becomes a wildfire themselves, burning brighter every day and finding life in the light and comfort in the shade.
Line by Line Meaning
Time is such a fickle thing
Time is unpredictable and unstable
It burns through everything
Time consumes everything, leaving nothing unchanged
But it stops when machines fall in love
Despite time being a constant force, love can temporarily halt its effects
Life is such a simple thing
Life appears straightforward and uncomplicated
Gears and trinkets spin in sync
Mechanical devices work together in harmony
Then we rust and we fall from above
Over time, both machines and humans eventually decay and perish
And like a comet falling to the earth
The singer is consuming everything in their path like a comet hurtling to the ground
I'm burning up
The artist is overcome with passion and intensity
Wildlife, you're burning bright
The animals in the forest are vividly illuminated
Like a phoenix from the ashes, you'll be born again tonight
The animals are able to regenerate and thrive even after disaster strikes
Wildfire growing higher
The raging fire is becoming more intense
In a forest burnt to cinders, there lies a city made of tinder
The city is vulnerable to destruction because it is surrounded by the already burning forest
Now we're lost in this never-ending odyssey
The journey ahead is daunting and endless
Our journey vast and endless in this starry sea
The singer's journey is akin to navigating the depths of space
An infinite blackness, a hastening madness is all I have to comfort me
The singer finds solace in the abyss, despite its potential to drive them insane
And I will bare witness to the narrative illness
The artist bears witness to the madness surrounding them
That's been plaguing my memories
The artist is tormented by past events and how they have shaped their present
Alchemist, give me a vessel made of gold
The singer seeks a precious vessel for their journey
I'll set off in the morning on this voyage to uphold
The singer is determined to embark on their journey at first light
The warmth in the freezing cold
The artist seeks comfort and warmth in the midst of desolation
Wildfire burning away in my heart
The artist's passion and intensity is consuming them
It's here to stay 'til death-do-us-part
The intensity will not fade, even until death
And this is how the fever starts
The singer's fervor and obsession begins with this wildfire
We go up in flames and light up the dark
The artist is consumed by passion and intensity, illuminating their surroundings
Wildlife living in harmony
The animals in the forest coexist peacefully
When the flowers bloom, they'll sing their melody
The natural environment has its own symphony
The seasons bring serenity
The changing seasons provide a sense of tranquility
I'm wilting away endlessly
The artist is losing vitality and deteriorating over time
Take my hand, we will walk to the edge of the earth
The artist invites someone to explore the depths of existence together
Where constellations overflow, we wonder: what is each star worth
The singer is awe-struck by the grandeur of the universe, contemplating the value of individual stars
I will wait at the edge of the world and take it all in
The singer is content to simply observe the vast expanse before them
Above a sea of clouds where the air grows paper thin
The artist is perched at great heights, with the air becoming increasingly sparse
I'm filling my lungs with cosmic dust, 'cus there's no breeze or wind
The artist breathes in the particles of space, as there is no terrestrial wind in the atmosphere
And I get light-headed when the altitude sickness starts to set in
The artist experiences physical discomfort at these elevated heights
Halt and catch fire
The singer is compelled to stop in their tracks and ignite with passion
It's a balancing act, we ignite, we expire
The intensity of passion and desire must be balanced against the inevitability of death
Each second I gravitate, in orbit I'll levitate
The intensity of the singer's passion keeps them in a constant state of forward motion
And I will find you in the dark
No matter how dark and obscure their surroundings, the singer will search until they find the object of their desire
In chaos we resonate, in chaos we resonate
The singer finds a sense of belonging and harmony within the turmoil
In a forest burnt to cinders, the ashes linger
Even after devastation, there is evidence of what once was
I will not evaporate
The artist will not disappear or fade away
I'll burn brighter everyday
The singer's passion and drive will continue to intensify over time
Like a moth to a flame, I found life in the light
The singer is drawn towards intensity and illumination
And comfort in shade
Despite their attraction to light, the artist also needs moments of shelter and concealment
I'm not one to hesitate as wildfire floods the way
The artist is not afraid to push forward and embrace the intense and dangerous moments of life
And in the end we all evaporate
Inevitably, all things will perish and disappear
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Thomas Byrne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Canon Ashworth
Is anyone else completely blown away with how well written and beautiful the lyrics are??
Vinn V
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Valiant Hearts is criminally underrated.
GhostTemplar117
I missed out on some awesome songs!
Corith
This band deserves WAYYY more attention
Sergio Botello
Hear hear!
Al F
Couldn’t agree more!
Ryan Schoettmer
So is Philip Strand of Normandie
Soumen Seal
Why are good musicians, songs, compositions criminally underrated??
Marcin Czyżewski
I wish they will become full band one day and grow huge. Cause, hands down, this one of the best melodic post-hardcore bands I've heard for a long time. Maybe, that there is hard to find true melodic post-hardcore band nowadays
Дурацки Крутой
man this is really!!!