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When I was a child, I heard voices
Reflecting on childhood experiences and memories.
Some would sing and some would scream
Recalling diverse influences, some positive (sing) and some negative (scream).
You soon find you have few choices
Acknowledging limited options in life.
I learned the voices died with me
Accepting the fading of childhood innocence and imagination.
When I was a child, I'd sit for hours
Describing a fascination with fire during childhood.
Staring into open flame
Engaging in introspection through staring at flames.
Something in it had a power
Noting a captivating and possibly dangerous aspect of the flame.
Could barely tear my eyes away
Experiencing difficulty looking away from the mesmerizing flame.
All you have is your fire
Emphasizing the importance of one's passion or drive.
And the place you need to reach
Highlighting the significance of a goal or destination.
Don't you ever tame your demons
Encouraging the acceptance and management of personal struggles (demons).
But always keep 'em on a leash
Advising to control and restrain inner demons.
When I was 16, my senses fooled me
Recalling a period of confusion and misunderstanding in adolescence.
Thought gasoline was on my clothes
Mistaking an external smell (gasoline) as a personal characteristic.
I knew that something would always rule me
Acknowledging an awareness that external factors can influence.
I knew the scent was mine alone
Recognizing a unique and personal scent.
All you have is your fire
Reiterating the importance of passion or drive.
And the place you need to reach
Emphasizing the significance of a personal goal or destination.
Don't you ever tame your demons
Encouraging the acceptance and management of personal struggles (demons).
But always keep 'em on a leash
Advising to control and restrain inner demons.
When I was a man I thought it ended
Reflecting on adulthood and the expectation of overcoming challenges.
When I knew love's perfect ache
Realizing that the pain of love is enduring.
But my peace has always depended
Recognizing personal peace depends on past experiences and mistakes.
On all the ashes in my wake
Accepting the consequences of one's actions, particularly destructive ones.
All you have is your fire
Reiterating the importance of passion or drive.
And the place you need to reach
Emphasizing the significance of a personal goal or destination.
Don't you ever tame your demons
Encouraging the acceptance and management of personal struggles (demons).
But always keep 'em on a leash
Advising to control and restrain inner demons.
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