Unfortunately The Warren's Haynes Band (WHB) is often confused with Warren … Read Full Bio ↴Unfortunately The Warren's Haynes Band (WHB) is often confused with Warren Haynes solo work.

WHB is based on Warren's musical roots and love of soul music. Thre are 2 discs from WHB "Tales of Ordinary Madness" and "Man in Motion" have been released as Warren Haynes but both releases are focused on soul sounds and less on the bluesy\jazzy sounds of Gov't Mule, Allman Bros and other jam bands Warren is known for...

The 2011 release\tour has been focused on funky grooves with Warren's guitar giving way to interplay with the sax, keyboards and backing vocalists. Often Warren has taken backseat to the sweet soulful sounds of the band letting the feeling of the rhythm and tones creep in to your heart... only to blow you off center with his soaring driven guitar solos sneaking up on you.

Overall the sounds created by WHB have funky city groove with heart and soul a mile wide.

Fire In The Kitchen
Warren Haynes Band Lyrics

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Midnight another day in the life of a loser
Spotlight moon shining over head
This part of the city sleeps with one eye open
Bars on the door protection by the bed

There's a child with a gun tired and on the run
Black brown blue what does it matter?
And there's 15 more down on every corner

Stranded no place left to turn

Fire in the kitchen
Fire in the kitchen burning down
Fire in the kitchen fire
Lord send us some cool cool water or
Ain't nobody gonna get no sleep tonight

Cold day another cold cold day in hell
What you sow so shall ye reap
Bedlam spreading like a rumor
Can't take people and push them out in the street

Fire in the kitchen
Fire in the kitchen burning down
Fire in the kitchen fire
Lord send us some cool cool water or
Ain't nobody gonna get no sleep tonight

There's a child with a gun tired and on the run
Black brown blue what does it matter?

And there's 15 more down on every corner
Stranded no place left to turn

Overall Meaning

The Warren Haynes Band's song "Fire in the Kitchen" is a poignant reflection on the harsh realities of inner-city life. The lyrics describe a city where danger and violence are ever-present: "bars on the door" and "protection by the bed" suggest a city where crime and insecurity are everyday facts of life. Amidst this violent atmosphere, a "child with a gun" is "tired and on the run", while "15 more" are "stranded with no place left to turn".

The repeated refrain of "fire in the kitchen" suggests a sense of urgency and danger that permeates the song, and the plea for "cool cool water" becomes a metaphor for relief from the violence, oppression, and despair that the song describes. In this way, the song speaks to the human capacity for resilience and hope in the face of adversity. Overall, "Fire in the Kitchen" is a powerful and evocative commentary on the social and political issues that continue to shape our world.

Line by Line Meaning

Midnight another day in the life of a loser
It's another dark night for someone who's already struggling to get by

Spotlight moon shining over head
The moon is shining bright, making everything feel more exposed and vulnerable

This part of the city sleeps with one eye open
People in this area are used to danger and violence, and are always alert

Bars on the door protection by the bed
Physical barriers are necessary for safety in this neighborhood

There's a child with a gun tired and on the run
Even young people are being forced into desperate and dangerous situations

Black brown blue what does it matter?
No matter what color someone's skin is, they're all facing the same struggles and threats

And there's 15 more down on every corner
The problem is widespread and affecting many people throughout the area

Stranded no place left to turn
With few options and little help available, people are trapped in their tough situations

Fire in the kitchen
There's a big problem that's raging and out of control

Fire in the kitchen burning down
The situation is getting worse and causing more destruction

Fire in the kitchen fire
The problem is intense and needs to be dealt with immediately

Lord send us some cool cool water or
People are desperately in need of relief and help to address the situation

Ain't nobody gonna get no sleep tonight
The problem is so big and affecting so many people that it's impossible to ignore or rest easy

Cold day another cold cold day in hell
The difficult circumstances are unrelenting and unforgiving

What you sow so shall ye reap
The consequences of actions are unavoidable

Bedlam spreading like a rumor
Chaos and danger are spreading rapidly

Can't take people and push them out in the street
It's not right to treat people as disposable or ignore their plight

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Written by: WARREN HAYNES

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smallpox virus

8y↑12

Why not play more tunes like this on the radio? Sure would sound better than the usual dreck!

PsychKOsys

6y↑3

Best song on one of my favorite albums. I got to see Warren open for and play for the Dead from the front row at Deer Creek. He did not play this that day.. Because if he had I would have died and gone to heaven. He's a dynamite talent and this song is the mf jam.