It's a Fire
Embracing Redemption: Unveiling the Depths of Portishead's 'It's a Fire'
Lyrics
It's a fire
Expressing intensity or passion; possibly referring to a metaphorical fire representing emotions or challenges.
These dreams they pass me by
Dreams are fleeting and elude the speaker, suggesting a sense of longing or unfulfilled desires.
This salvation I desire
The speaker seeks salvation, indicating a desire for deliverance or escape from difficulties.
Keeps getting me down
The pursuit of salvation is causing distress or disappointment, creating a sense of burden.
'Cause we need to
Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and learning from mistakes.
Recognize mistakes
Recognition of errors is essential and should be a repetitive process over time.
For time and again
Highlighting the cyclical nature of making mistakes and the need for continuous reflection.
So let it be known for what we believe in
Advocating the public declaration of one's beliefs or principles.
I can see no reason for it to fail
The speaker sees no logical reason for their beliefs to fail.
'Cause this life is a farce
Life is portrayed as a deceptive or absurd performance.
I can't breathe through this mask
The speaker feels suffocated or constrained, possibly by societal expectations represented by the mask.
Like a fool
Describing oneself as a fool, suggesting self-awareness of one's actions or choices.
So breathe on, sister breathe on
Encouraging someone, possibly a sister, to continue breathing despite challenges.
From this oneself
Referring to the individual self, prompting a call to testify or express one's truth.
Testify or tell
Choosing between testifying and telling, implying a decision between honesty and deception.
It's fooling us now
Suggesting that the self-deception is currently influencing or manipulating the speaker.
So let it be known for what we believe in
Reiteration of the importance of declaring beliefs, emphasizing commitment.
I can see no reason for it to fail
Reaffirmation that the speaker sees no rational grounds for the failure of their beliefs.
'Cause this life is a farce
Reiteration of life as a farcical performance, possibly with a sarcastic tone.
I can't breathe through this mask
Reaffirming the feeling of suffocation or restriction, extending the mask metaphor.
Like a fool
Repeating the self-awareness of being like a fool, possibly acknowledging personal shortcomings.
So breathe on, little sister, breathe on
Encouraging continued breathing, addressing a "little sister" and possibly symbolizing support.
Oh so breathe on, little sister, like a fool
Repeating the encouragement to breathe, emphasizing the persistence of challenges or difficulties.
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