Fire Tonight
Embers of Longing: A Tale of Separation
Lyrics
Well, there's a hot wind blowing tonight in the east,
Describes a hot wind blowing in the east, setting the atmospheric tone.
And I heard that the park is filled tonight with police.
Suggests a heightened police presence in the park, indicating tension or unrest.
On the radio there's nothing but a man saying
The radio broadcasts a warning for people to stay inside due to a potential threat.
To stay inside.
Reiterates the instruction to stay indoors for safety.
Well, I remember what you said on the telephone,
Recalls a previous conversation where safety concerns were discussed over the phone.
That you didn't feel like it was safe to stay alone.
Refers to the reluctance to stay alone, indicating a need for companionship.
And you would get yourself to me if you could find
Expresses the desire to be together but faces obstacles ("line") preventing it.
A way across the line.
Searching for a way to overcome the obstacles and be together.
But there's fire tonight on your side of town,
Reports a fire on the speaker's side of town, signifying danger or chaos.
Orange light in the sky without a sound.
Describes an orange light in the sky, possibly from the fire, creating a visual impact.
Fire tonight on your side of town.
Repeats the presence of a fire on the speaker's side of town.
I watch and wait for you to come around.
Anticipates the other person's arrival while observing the fire.
Well, there's a faint sound of sirens tonight in the air,
Notes the faint sound of sirens in the air, adding to the atmosphere of tension.
And I heard that the downtown streets tonight are bare.
Highlights the emptiness of downtown streets, possibly due to the ongoing events.
On the TV here they're telling me the roads are all
TV reports that roads are closed, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
Closed down.
Reiterates the closure of roads, reinforcing the sense of isolation.
You said that if you couldn't take the car you'd walk
Recalls a promise to walk if the car wasn't an option.
Instead.
Highlights the final communication before the connection was lost ("line went dead").
It was the last thing you said before the line went dead.
Emphasizes waiting for the other person with concern.
And now I'm waiting by the window holding all the things
The speaker is holding onto items belonging to the other person while waiting.
Of yours I've found.
But there's fire tonight on your side of town,
Repeats the presence of fire, reinforcing the danger on the other side of town.
Orange light in the sky without a sound.
Reiterates the visual impact of an orange light in the sky without sound.
Fire tonight on your side of town.
Repeats the idea of a fire on the other side of town.
I watch and wait for you to come around.
Continues to watch and wait for the anticipated arrival of the other person.
I know we always said that we were free.
Reflects on the past belief in freedom and the unexpected turn of events.
I know we never thought this would succeed.
Acknowledges the unforeseen success or consequences of their actions.
But now your face is all that I can see.
The face of the other person becomes the primary focus of the speaker's thoughts.
But there's fire tonight on your side of town,
Reiterates the dangerous situation with fire on the other side of town.
Orange light in the sky without a sound.
Describes the visual impact of an orange light without accompanying sound.
Fire tonight on your side of town.
Repeats the presence of fire, maintaining a consistent theme throughout the song.
I watch and wait for you to come around.
Continues to wait for the other person amidst the chaos.
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