Lyrics
Some are like the earth
Some people resemble stability and groundedness.
And others, others are like the vine
Others are like the vine, possibly indicating flexibility, growth, or dependence.
I wanted to be a star
The desire to be prominent or exceptional like a star.
Always waiting to shine
Always anticipating a chance to stand out or shine.
Some are like the wind
Some individuals are fleeting or changeable, akin to the wind.
Some are like the rain
Others resemble nurturing or cleansing qualities like rain.
But I am, I am like fire
The singer identifies with the characteristics of fire - intense, passionate, and potentially dangerous.
Be careful of the flame
A warning for others to be cautious of the singer's intense nature.
Some, some are on the left
Some people have distinct ideological or positional differences.
And others, others are on the right
Others hold contrasting beliefs or perspectives.
You, somewhere in the middle
The listener is portrayed as somewhere in between, striving to avoid conflict.
Always avoiding a fight
Constantly seeking to evade confrontation or disagreement.
Some are like the wind
Reiteration of contrasting characteristics - wind and rain.
Some are like the rain
Similar to line 7, reiterating contrasting qualities.
I am, I am like fire
Reaffirmation of the singer's identification with fire.
Be careful of the flame
A repetition of the warning for others to be wary of the singer's intense nature.
I don't want to hurt you
Expressing a desire not to cause harm despite the intense nature.
But I always seem to burn a good thing down
Despite the desire to avoid harm, the singer tends to destroy positive things unintentionally.
I don't need you to be an ocean of water
Not expecting the listener to change drastically, just urging caution.
I just need you to be careful of the flame
Emphasizing the need for the listener to be mindful of the singer's intense nature.
Be careful of the fire
Reiteration of caution regarding the intensity of the singer's nature.
I don't want to hurt you
Reaffirmation of the singer's reluctance to cause harm.
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