Feeding The Fire
no cops for miles Lyrics
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Because youve been hiding your face
And you never leave home base
I use to get a daily call
But now theres a wall
Set up to block me
And its gonna fall.
Eventually you will leave
Has settled and cooled down
Around the good old neighborhood
But then im gonna get you good
Like i should.
So you opened your mouth
To the wrong crowd
Tried to get around
Tried to get your words loud.
Yeah you open your mouth
When im not around.
So make sure
We dont meet on the streets
At the same time
So make sure
We dont meet on the streets
At the right time
Now you're living the life
Cus you dont have to fight
And you never have to try
You are the only one
Thats completly underminded me
So i sit here
And take this opportunity
To figure out the reasons
Why i try
To keep a smile
But only for a while
Its never gonna last
When i think about
Our fucking past
Because you know you did wrong
And you cant always hide
And you found a way to manage
And its feeding my demise
Cant look you in the eyes
Without thinking about the lies
Its no surprise
Its too late
Watch the flames rise!
So make sure
We dont meet on the strees
At the same time
So make sure
We dont meet on the streets
At the right time
So make sure!
The song "Feeding the Fire" by No Cops for Miles is about a person who has been betrayed by someone they used to be close to, but has now become distant and unreachable. In the first verse, the singer talks about how the person they used to talk to every day has built a wall to keep them out and is hiding from them. However, the singer knows that eventually, the wall will fall and they will catch up with the person who betrayed them. The second verse goes on to explain that this betrayal was in the form of the person speaking badly about the singer behind his back, and even though they are no longer in the same place, the singer still has to deal with the consequences.
The chorus repeats the lines "so make sure we don't meet on the streets at the same time, so make sure we don't meet on the streets at the right time". This line can be interpreted as a warning to the person who betrayed the singer, that they should avoid any confrontations because the singer will not hesitate to confront them. The last verse is a reflection on the fact that the person who betrayed the singer has gotten away with it, and is now living a life free from consequences, while the singer is left to deal with the emotional fallout. The song ends with a call to action, telling the person to make sure they stay away, as the singer's anger is still simmering.
Overall, "Feeding the Fire" is a song that deals with themes of betrayal, anger, and revenge. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has been wronged, and is determined to make sure that justice is served.
Line by Line Meaning
I havnt seen you in a while
It's been a while since I last saw you
Because youve been hiding your face
You're avoiding me and trying not to be seen
And you never leave home base
You're afraid to leave your comfort zone
I use to get a daily call
We used to talk frequently
But now theres a wall
Now there's a barrier between us
Set up to block me
It's there to keep me out
And its gonna fall.
It's not going to last forever
Eventually you will leave
You'll move on eventually
Thinking that everything
Believing that all is well
Has settled and cooled down
Everything has calmed down
Around the good old neighborhood
In our familiar surroundings
But then im gonna get you good
But I'll still get revenge on you
Like i should.
Because you deserve it
So you opened your mouth
You spoke up
To the wrong crowd
You spoke to the people who can hurt you
Tried to get around
You tried to avoid me
Tried to get your words loud.
You tried to make sure your message was clear
Yeah you open your mouth
You spoke up
When im not around.
When I wasn't there
So make sure
Make sure
We dont meet on the streets
We shouldn't bump into each other in public
At the same time
At the same time
Now you're living the life
You're living a good life
Cus you dont have to fight
Because you're not fighting anymore
And you never have to try
And you're not putting any effort into it
You are the only one
You're the only one
Thats completly underminded me
That has made me feel inferior
So i sit here
So I'm here
And take this opportunity
And I'm taking this time
To figure out the reasons
To understand why
Why i try
Why I bother
To keep a smile
To stay positive
But only for a while
But it only lasts so long
Its never gonna last
It won't be forever
When i think about
When I remember
Our fucking past
Our messed-up history
Because you know you did wrong
Because you know you messed up
And you cant always hide
And you can't keep avoiding me forever
And you found a way to manage
And you've learned how to cope
And its feeding my demise
But it's still making me feel worse
Cant look you in the eyes
I can't even bring myself to look at you
Without thinking about the lies
Without remembering the things you've lied about
Its no surprise
It's not unexpected
Its too late
It's too late
Watch the flames rise!
Watch things fall apart!
So make sure
Make sure
We dont meet on the streets
We shouldn't bump into each other in public
At the same time
At the same time
Contributed by Joseph L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.