Friendly Fire
Friendly Fire: Rocking Through Life's Turmoil
Lyrics
An inspirational tirade against me How to explain my life?
An introspective reflection on criticism directed towards the speaker, questioning how to convey the complexities of their life.
Boys to the left of me girls to the right of me neither husband nor wife
Describing a situation where the speaker feels surrounded by societal expectations and norms related to gender and relationships, expressing a sense of detachment from these expectations.
Though the days are filled with pain there is no one who'll explain why
Despite experiencing pain, there is a lack of understanding or explanation for the speaker's challenges.
I'm coming under friendly fire
Feeling criticized or attacked by those considered allies or friends.
Shot in the fatal cause of rock-and-roll but there's nothing, really nothing, to say
Referencing the music industry's pitfalls and clichés, suggesting a lack of meaningful communication or expression in the face of challenges.
Why I endure under force majeure slander without shame or tact
Enduring malicious accusations without shame or sensitivity, possibly related to the speaker's past experiences or public image.
I who studied make-up, mime and Buddha who taught two generations to react
Highlighting the speaker's diverse skills and teachings, emphasizing their influence on multiple generations.
About me the critics lied I ignored them and survived
Refuting false statements made by critics, demonstrating resilience and survival despite negative feedback.
In spite of coming under friendly fire shot in the fatal
Reiterating the theme of facing criticism or attacks from within the speaker's own circle or community.
Cause of rock-and-roll I have nothing, really nothing, to deny
Denying any substantial response or explanation in the face of criticism related to the rock-and-roll lifestyle.
When I look back my eyes are filled with tears
Reflecting on past experiences with a sense of nostalgia and emotion, possibly regret.
Danger to mascara, applause to my peers
Highlighting the vulnerability of the speaker, acknowledging the potential harm to their public image (mascara) and acknowledging applause from their peers.
When fame sustained me and arenas acclaimed me
Recalling a time when fame and admiration were sustaining forces, and arenas celebrated the speaker.
I floated through life in a cloud of love and insanity and pagan profanity
Describing a past life characterized by a carefree existence filled with love, insanity, and unconventional behavior.
Before a worshiping crowd Now my status is ill-defined
Contrasting the past adoration with a present state of uncertainty and undefined status.
As an icon I'm inclined to be coming under friendly fire
Acknowledging a recurring theme of facing criticism or attacks even in the status of an icon.
Shot in the fatal cause of rock-and-roll
Reiterating the idea of being wounded in the pursuit of rock-and-roll, possibly symbolizing the music industry's challenges.
But whatever dull or clever points they've scored
Acknowledging critiques, whether dull or clever, and expressing resilience despite scoring points against the speaker.
I have never, oh no never, been ignored
Affirming that, despite challenges, the speaker has never been completely ignored or overlooked.
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