Wayland released a self-titled album in 2010. They recently worked with Producers Michael Gurley and Florian Ammon, at Ironworks/Can Am studios and released (2011) a four track EP entitled "Welcome To My Head" (available via their website and Itunes.)
Wayland is: Mitch Arnold, Phillip Vilenski, Dean Pizzazz, Tyler Coburn
Home Page: http://www.waylandtheband.com/
Fire Down Below
Wayland Lyrics
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Here comes Nancy, steppin right on time
There got the street lights, bringing on the night
Here come the men faces hidden from the light
All through the shadows, they come and they go
With only one thing in common, they got the fire down below
Here comes the poor man, got to have his green
Here comes the banker, the lawyer and the cop
One thing for certain it ain’t never gonna stop
When it gets to heavy, they come and they go
With just one thing in common, they’ve got the fire down below
It happens out in Vegas, it happens in Moline
The blue blood streets of Boston and…
Detroit!
It went on yesterday, it’s going on tonight
Somewhere there’s somebody not treatin somebody right
All through the midnight, they come and they go
With only one thing in common, they’ve got the fire down below
With only one thing in common, they’ve got the fire down below
They’ve got the fire down below
The fire down below
They’ve got the fire down below
The fire down below
The song "Fire Down Below" by Wayland paints a picture of a world where people from all walks of life, rich and poor, powerful and vulnerable, are brought together by their common desire for something forbidden and passionate, depicted metaphorically as "the fire down below". The first verse of the song introduces us to two women, Rosy and Nancy, who are out on the street and men, whose faces are hidden in the shadows, all en route to fulfill their own passions. The second verse takes a wider sweep, mentioning "the rich man" in his limousine, "the poor man" who needs money, "the banker, the lawyer and the cop", who all share the same deep-seated desires despite their different standings in life. The chorus states that "they've got the fire down below", signifying their shared passion, which is strong enough to drive them out in the night, away from prying eyes.
The song seems to be about the universal human desire for forbidden pleasures and how it brings people together in ways that are not easily visible to the outside world. The lyrics talk about how these desires can drive people, regardless of their status or stature, to go out in the night and pursue what they want, even if they do not share anything else in common. The song unearths a dark and dangerous world, where secrets are kept and people hide their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes Rosy, lookin mighty fine
Rosy is approaching and looking attractive
Here comes Nancy, steppin right on time
Nancy is approaching and arriving on schedule
There got the street lights, bringing on the night
The street lights are beginning to light up as darkness falls
Here come the men faces hidden from the light
Men are arriving who are keeping their faces concealed
All through the shadows, they come and they go
The men are moving in and out of the shadows
With only one thing in common, they got the fire down below
Despite their differences, they share a common desire or passion
Here comes the rich man, in his limousine
A wealthy man is approaching in a luxurious vehicle
Here comes the poor man, got to have his green
A financially struggling person is arriving, seeking money or resources
Here comes the banker, the lawyer and the cop
Various professionals are arriving, including bankers, lawyers, and police officers
One thing for certain it ain’t never gonna stop
This activity or behavior is not going to cease
When it gets to heavy, they come and they go
When things become intense or overwhelming, the men move in and out
They’ve got the fire down below
They possess a strong inner passion or desire
It happens out in Vegas, it happens in Moline
This behavior occurs in various locations, including Vegas and Moline
The blue blood streets of Boston and…
Even in high-class areas such as the streets of Boston
Detroit!
Also in Detroit
It went on yesterday, it’s going on tonight
This behavior has been happening in the past and continues into the present
Somewhere there’s somebody not treatin somebody right
There is mistreatment or injustice occurring between individuals
All through the midnight, they come and they go
Throughout the night, the men move in and out of the shadows
With only one thing in common, they’ve got the fire down below
Despite their differences, they share a common passion or desire
They’ve got the fire down below
They possess a strong inner passion or desire
The fire down below
The inner passion or desire that the men possess
They’ve got the fire down below
They possess a strong inner passion or desire
The fire down below
The inner passion or desire that the men possess
Contributed by Jeremiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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