firecracker
Vox Trot Lyrics


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I had a lust. I had a firecracker
I had a love for the sound of this world
I'm still in love its just a stab at laughter
It?s just a mark of the people we are
But don?t be daft no it?s just a monkey business
They?re running signs no remainders of sins
We dealing abstract no pain and no deliverance.
This is a punch I'm not punching up against
Oh, Its all just mirrors laugh and smoke
We are living in some tiny joke
And I'm here to show my love, ambition, dedication out to

Kick the wall smash the lights, ricochets burning up
Firecracker
Firecracker
I will not complain at all
I will never be tricked by you.
No No No
I will never be tricked by you.

I never thought that I would be this ugly
I never thought I would be biting that hand
Defeats the math, this spits the seeds of money
I'm just a shell, I'm a sensitive man
We make a choice to unfold a tiny secret
Put it in lights for the grunt of this place
Is it the same thing to write it as to think it?
I'm chopping noses just to ruin my face.
Break down on the record company
Did you turn you back on me? Or did I turn myself against myself?

I will kick the walls smash the lights, ricochets burning up
Firecracker
Firecracker
I will not complain at all
I will never be tricked by you.
No No No
I will never be tricked by you.

I'm still in love
I set the love in motion
I stare at love with the future we planned
Tell me you feel, this ain't complete emotion
I'm still in love with you baby I am
Oh, did you turn your back on me?
Or did I turn myself against myself?

I'll will kick the walls, smash the lights, ricochets burning up
Firecracker
Firecracker
I will not complain at all
I will never be tricked by you.




No No No
I will never be tricked by you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vox Trot's "Firecracker" revolve around the theme of disillusionment. The song begins with the singer expressing their passion and love for life and the world, but ultimately succumbing to the realization that it's just a temporary feeling, "It's just a mark of the people we are." The line "But don't be daft no it's just a monkey business" suggests that the world and its intricacies are nothing but a game, and the people are mere players in it.


The singer then goes on to express their resentment towards someone who has wronged them, "I will never be tricked by you. No No No, I will never be tricked by you." They also acknowledge the ugliness and bitterness that has consumed them, "I never thought that I would be this ugly. I never thought I would be biting that hand."


The chorus of the song, "I will kick the walls, smash the lights, ricochets burning up, Firecracker," encapsulates the intensity of the singer's emotions. The line "tell me you feel, this ain't complete emotion" suggests that the singer is seeking validation or understanding from the person they're addressing.


Overall, "Firecracker" is a powerful portrayal of the disillusionment that comes with life's disappointments and the bitter aftertaste it leaves behind. It's a nuanced and reflective take on the complexities of human emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I had a lust. I had a firecracker
I had a strong desire, an explosive energy within me.


I had a love for the sound of this world
I loved the noises and motions that made up life.


I'm still in love its just a stab at laughter
I still feel strongly, but it's somewhat of a mockery.


It?s just a mark of the people we are
It's a demonstration of the kind of people we've become.


But don?t be daft no it?s just a monkey business
Don't be foolish, it's just a silly game.


They?re running signs no remainders of sins
Symbols are being displayed, but there's no trace of wrongdoing.


We dealing abstract no pain and no deliverance.
We're handling intangible things with no suffering or salvation involved.


This is a punch I'm not punching up against
This is a strike I'm not fighting back against.


Oh, Its all just mirrors laugh and smoke
It's all just reflections, illusions, and deceptive clouds.


We are living in some tiny joke
We exist in some insignificant or absurd situation.


And I'm here to show my love, ambition, dedication out to
And I'm going to express my affection, aspiration, and commitment outwardly.


Kick the wall smash the lights, ricochets burning up
Destroy the barriers, shatter the brightness, sparks flying.


I will not complain at all
I won't object or protest in any way.


I will never be tricked by you.
I won't be deceived or fooled by you.


I never thought that I would be this ugly
I never expected to be this unattractive or repulsive.


I never thought I would be biting that hand
I never thought I would be turning against a benefactor or source of aid.


Defeats the math, this spits the seeds of money
It defies logic, producing financial gain even though it shouldn't.


I'm just a shell, I'm a sensitive man
I'm just a hollow exterior, a man with deep emotions.


We make a choice to unfold a tiny secret
We choose to reveal a small piece of hidden information.


Put it in lights for the grunt of this place
Display it publicly, for the common people or the ordinary workforces.


Is it the same thing to write it as to think it?
Is putting thoughts into words equivalent to keeping them unspoken?


I'm chopping noses just to ruin my face.
I'm committing self-destructive actions even though they only harm me.


Break down on the record company
The record label is struggling or going bankrupt.


Did you turn you back on me? Or did I turn myself against myself?
Did you abandon me, or did I cause my own downfall?


I'm still in love
I still have strong feelings of affection.


I set the love in motion
I initiated the emotions of love.


I stare at love with the future we planned
I look at our love and envision the future we foresaw together.


Tell me you feel, this ain't complete emotion
Let me know if you don't feel wholehearted emotion.


I'm still in love with you baby I am
Despite everything, I still feel love for you, my dear.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRED SCHNEIDER, ROBERT ZABRECKY

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Comments from YouTube:

Steve McQueen II

so underrated. one of the best indie songs of 21 century

Rachel Sue

Wow. This song's lyrics really resonate. Been playing it on repeat.

Brando H

It's stupid this band didn't blow up.

Mox

Certainly would have during the streaming age, they were truly ahead

Nico v

Their sound and lyrics scratch an itch no other band does for me

jack smith

@Nico v they are doing a mini reunion tour this fall

Nico v

@jack smith I know! I'm super excited

Michael Augusto Enriquez

@jack smith Did you go? If so, how was it?

Sam Church

Thank you for posting this! This has been one of my favorite singles for them and I was crushed when no one had posted it on youtube. I run a bad version of linux too so it's almost impossible to hear it any other way. Anyways, uhh..... yeah!

Newsie

great song... weird at first but really catchy!

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