Fire
Burning Souls: Kimya Dawson's Anthem for Change
Lyrics
It seemed like everyone I knew was dying
Reflecting on a period where many people the speaker knew were dying.
I looked in the mirror and I was on fire
Feeling an intense inner turmoil, possibly related to personal struggles.
Somebody yelled out "Hey, stop drop and roll"
Receiving advice to "stop drop and roll" in response to the metaphorical fire within.
I said "That might save my skin, but it won't save my soul"
Acknowledging that external actions may not address deeper internal issues.
That might save my skin, but it won't save my soul
Reiterating that external actions won't address the soul's struggles.
You swallow hard and you bottle it up
Suppressing emotions and putting on a facade to appear optimistic.
Try to pretend you're a half full cup
Pretending to be optimistic or positive when faced with challenges.
Believe what they're feeding, you're eating it up
Accepting and internalizing societal beliefs without questioning them.
While I'm reading books about how they're corrupt
Reading about corruption while others blindly accept societal norms.
I'm reading books about how they're corrupt
Continuing to educate oneself about corruption in society.
He says he's protecting us but he's a liar
Expressing doubt about the sincerity of someone claiming to protect others.
And I know deep down that it's down to the wire
Feeling a sense of urgency and crisis.
My heart will stop if I put out the fire
Choosing to keep the inner fire burning despite potential consequences.
As long as I'm burning, I'll keep on yearning
Expressing a commitment to continuous yearning for positive change.
To save the world, not sure how but I'm learning
Expressing a desire to contribute to saving the world, even if unsure how.
Since what they call the beginning of man
Reflecting on the history of violence and exploitation since the beginning of humanity.
Blood has been shed for the rape of the land
Noting the destructive impact of human actions on the environment.
They call it civilized, I call it crap
Rejecting the notion of civilization and expressing discontent.
Our only hope is to look further back
Suggesting that solutions lie in understanding and learning from the past.
Our only hope is to look further back
Emphasizing the importance of looking back for solutions.
If we really want for this world to survive
Promoting sustainability by advocating for taking only what is necessary for survival.
We'll just take what we need to stay alive
Arguing against the idea that violence and murder are necessary for survival.
It's a mistake to just take and not give
Highlighting the importance of balance between taking and giving in life.
It's not true that we must murder to live
Challenging the belief that killing is essential for survival.
It's not true that we must murder to live
Reiterating the rejection of the idea that murder is necessary to live.
He says he's protecting us but he's a liar
Expressing skepticism about someone claiming to protect others.
And I know deep down that it's down to the wire
Reiterating the sense of urgency and crisis in the speaker's perspective.
My heart will stop if I put out the fire
Choosing to keep the inner fire burning despite potential consequences.
As long as I'm burning, I'll keep on yearning
Expressing a commitment to continuous yearning for positive change.
To save the world, not sure how but I'm learning
Expressing a desire to contribute to saving the world, even if unsure how.
And telling the truth the best way that I'm able
Advocating for honesty and transparency in communication.
I'm placing my cards all face up on the table
Choosing to be open and upfront about one's intentions or beliefs.
It's okay to be scared, you don't have to act tough
Encouraging vulnerability and acknowledging fear without putting on a brave front.
Just take all that pain and turn it into love
Suggesting that transforming pain into love is a positive and constructive response.
Take all that pain and turn it into love
Reiterating the idea of turning pain into love as a transformative process.
And let your emotions be fuel to your flame
Encouraging the use of emotions as motivation for positive action.
Being on fire will keep you awake
Emphasizing that being passionate and "on fire" can lead to increased awareness.
If somebody yells out "Hey, stop drop and roll"
Recalling the advice to "stop drop and roll" but rejecting it for the soul's salvation.
Say "That might save my skin but it won't save my soul"
Reiterating that external actions won't address the soul's struggles.
That might save my skin but it won't save my soul
Stressing the importance of addressing deeper issues rather than surface-level problems.
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