Firestarter
The Prodigy Lyrics
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I'm the fear addicted, a danger illustrated
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm the bitch you hated, filth infatuated, yeah
I'm the pain you tasted, fell intoxicated
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm the self inflicted, mind detonator, yeah
I'm the one infected, twisted animator
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter starter
In "Firestarter," The Prodigy portrays a character who relishes in causing chaos and destruction. The lyrics describe the singer as a "trouble starter" and "punkin' instigator," enjoying a sense of power and control in their ability to incite fear and danger. They take pleasure in being a "firestarter," setting things ablaze both literally and figuratively. The repetition of "twisted firestarter" emphasizes the warped nature of this character's desires.
The verses continue to paint a picture of a person who revels in being hated and feared, finding pleasure in causing pain and disrupting the status quo. The use of the phrase "mind detonator" suggests a willingness to manipulate and upset others, while being "infected" insinuates there is something fundamentally broken about this character's moral compass.
Overall, "Firestarter" is a song about embracing chaos and destruction, with the lyrics creating a character that delights in being the catalyst of mayhem.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the trouble starter, punkin' instigator
I am the one who causes chaos and provokes others.
I'm the fear addicted, a danger illustrated
I experience a rush from instilling fear in others and demonstrate my capability to cause harm.
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter
I am the one who ignites trouble and chaos, and my motivations are twisted.
You're a firestarter, twisted firestarter
You are also someone who ignites trouble, and your motivations are just as twisted as mine.
I'm the bitch you hated, filth infatuated, yeah
I am the person that you despise, but also someone who is obsessed with filth and decay.
I'm the pain you tasted, fell intoxicated
I am the source of the pain you have experienced, and you have become intoxicated with it.
I'm the self inflicted, mind detonator, yeah
I am the one who inflicts harm on myself and those around me, and I have the power to cause mental explosions.
I'm the one infected, twisted animator
I am the one who is diseased with a twisted outlook on life, and I am the creator of the chaos around me.
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter starter
I am the instigator of chaos, and my twisted motivations will continue to ignite trouble.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kim Deal, Jonathan Edward Stephen Jeczalik, Gary Michael Langan, Liam Howlett, Anne Jennifer Dudley, Paul Robert Morley, Trevor Charles Horn, Keith Charles Flint
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@prappsy3028
My Dad always joked about how he wanted this played at his funeral. Then in 2018 he took his own life, only a few months before Keith did the same thing. Me and my brother wanted it played at the cremation service but we got overruled (I guess it may not have been to everyone's taste!). Shame as it would have been a great way to honour his sense of humour. At least we got to play it at the wake.
@Tombombadillo999
Funny how the people that attended the funeral process had the last word about the music.. may ur dad Rest in Peace bro! He is in a better place i can assure u! 🙏❤️
@ssjwes
Well your Dad didn't ask for it to be played(seriously) so I can see why you'd back down. If he really wanted it, I hope you would've told everyone to f off and if the funeral home didn't allow it, I'd blare it on the radio after everything was over.
I lost my Dad last year(illness) in July, 5 days after my birthday. He tried to take his own life(with my shotgun) months before and I stopped him. My mother did the same(but she shot herself .22 rifle, survived, died later of illness) when I was a kid. They're both in a better place. This world is doo doo. Glad I don't have kids. I'd go nuts worrying.
edit for clarity?
@spontater2115
your dad was a man of culture...
@JimmyBergman7
@@ssjwes Jesus is God 🦁 and only way to heaven and escape eternal hellfire
@chrisxd61
Rest in Peace to your pops bro🙏 he’s in a better place
@siriminou3741
I miss you Angel ❤❤❤ R.I.P. Is 04.03.2024 and Nobody is here?
@user-bt8ih9eo9o
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
@sarahaha435
When you're having a bad day and you decide to Keith it out! It works every time! R.I.P. Mr Flint! ❤️🔥🧨🔥💪🎶
@courtneyevrrlyn9644
Right ❤