The Flame
Unleashing the Flame: A Dreamer's Rebellion in Courtney Hunt's Anthem
Lyrics
People say that I'm a dreamer
Perception of being called a dreamer by others
My mind's always running away with me
Mind constantly filled with thoughts and ideas
I'm chasing things that'll lead me nowhere
Pursuing things without a clear destination
And I can't find no place for me
Feeling out of place or lacking belonging
All this time you think I'm wasting
Others perceive time spent as wasteful
You think im standing in my way
Assumption that the person impedes their own progress
Behind this curtain I've been pacing
Sense of inner turmoil and restlessness
And I think its time I said
Intent to express thoughts or take action
You can't tell me how
Resistance to external guidance
You'll just slow me down
Belief that others' influence hinders progress
You're gonna hear me screaming from the mountains now
Expressing determination and frustration
It's my own way
Embracing one's unique path
And you're gonna know my name
Assertion of self-identification
'Cause you're the gasoline
Metaphorically referring to another's influence
But I'm the flame
Self-assurance despite external factors
I know you think my mind is drifting
Awareness of others' perceptions
And you're waiting around for me to break
Expectation of others anticipating failure
Try and tell me that there's so much I could lose
Recognition of potential risks but embracing them
But I don't care, there's everything to take!
Seeing opportunities in risks
You can't tell me how
Reiteration of resistance to external control
You'll just slow me down
Belief in personal autonomy
You're gonna hear me screaming from the mountains now
Expressing determination and frustration again
It's my own way
Reaffirming individuality and personal path
And you're gonna know my name
Reiterating self-identification
'Cause you're the gasoline
Metaphorically addressing external influence
But I'm the flame
Asserting self-confidence despite external factors
Flame
Reiteration of being the flame, a metaphor for strength
Nobody gonna tell me how, they're just gonna slow me down
Rejecting external guidance or control
Flame, flame
Reiteration of personal determination
I'm doing it my way, and you're gonna know my name!
Asserting individuality and recognition
People tell me I'm a dreamer...
Reiteration of the perception of being a dreamer
You can't tell me how
Continued resistance to external interference
You'll just slow me down
Belief in personal autonomy reiterated
You're gonna hear me screaming from the mountains now!
Expressing determination and frustration once more
Its my own way
Reaffirmation of personal path and identity
And you're gonna know me name
Reiteration of self-identification
'Cause you're the gasoline
Metaphorical reference to external influence
But I'm the flame..
Asserting strength despite external factors
Oh I'm the flame...
Reiteration of being the flame, a symbol of strength
Oh I'm the flame..
Reaffirmation of strength and determination
Oh I'm the flame
Final assertion of strength and identity
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