Wildfire
the_coral Lyrics
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Climb higher, to a platform just above
Little liar, you decieve me
With your wit elocution, sculptured perfectly to fit
Tug of war, with the blessing and the mud
Please let me quiz you, rest assured but unplugged
Town cryer, has our voices kindly bugged
Wild fire, I desire to be loved
Mummy calling see how they run
?????? see how they run
?????? stories see how they
See how they
Run run run
Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! Oooh!
Wild fire, sifting signal out the times
It has been turned up, in deception all round
Soap and water, wash your mouth out
All the same, she's my daughter
But I'll never play the game
The Coral's "Wild Fire" is a song about love, deception, and being caught in the middle of different voices and opinions. The lyrics speak of a desire for love, but also a recognition of being deceived by another's charming words. The metaphor of climbing higher to a platform just above suggests a yearning for a better, more positive situation, but being held back by the manipulations of the other person. The mention of a town crier and their possible bugging of people's voices adds a sense of paranoia and lack of trust in the world around them.
The chorus repeats the desire to be loved and the imagery of a wild fire symbolizes the intense passion and heat that love can bring, but also the unpredictability and danger that can come with it. The second verse talks about sifting through signals and being surrounded by deception, but ultimately staying true to oneself and not playing the game.
Overall, the song portrays a complex and often difficult emotional struggle, one that many people can likely relate to in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Wild fire, I desire to be loved
I'm in desperate need of love just like how a wild fire needs fuel to keep burning
Climb higher, to a platform just above
I aim to reach a higher level where things are better like a platform above the ground
Little liar, you deceive me
You trick me by speaking convincingly but falsely portraying reality
With your wit elocution, sculptured perfectly to fit
You're able to use your impressive speaking skills that are flawlessly crafted to suit any situation
Tug of war, with the blessing and the mud
There's a struggle between the good and bad with both pulling at me equally like a game of tug-of-war
Please let me quiz you, rest assured but unplugged
Let me ask you some questions but don't worry, it'll be a casual conversation with no hidden motives
Town crier, has our voices kindly bugged
I wonder if someone is eavesdropping on us and hearing every word we say like a town crier announcing news
Daddy calling see how they run, Mummy calling see how they run
Both parents are calling us to come back home and see how we react to their summons
?????? see how they run, ?????? stories see how they, see how they, run run run
There are things happening that we need to observe and people are sharing stories with us, telling us to pay attention
Wild fire, sifting signal out the times
I'm trying to find a clear message or meaning amidst all the chaos around me like a wild fire sifting through ash
It has been turned up, in deception all round
Deception is everywhere and it's becoming even more prevalent
Soap and water, wash your mouth out
You need to clean up your act and watch what you say
All the same, she's my daughter
Regardless of what she does, she's still my child
But I'll never play the game
I won't get involved in the deceitful actions of others
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