Lyrics
If my brother was dreaming
The speaker questions the circumstances of their brother's dreams.
Or my father was selfish
Reflecting on potential selfishness in the speaker's father.
Would I be a big man
Wondering about the impact of these family dynamics on their own maturity.
Or a boy who was helpless?
Contemplating whether they would feel capable or helpless.
If my mum was a judge
Imagining their mother as a judge, questioning knowledge of right and wrong.
Would I know what's right?
Questioning their own understanding of morality under different circumstances.
Would I bruise my knuckles in the firing line?
Considering potential aggression or conflict in the speaker's behavior.
If I was born in seventies and sung about pain
Pondering growing up during a tumultuous time and whether they'd pursue music.
Would I start a band with Kurt Cobain?
Speculating on starting a band akin to Kurt Cobain's during that era.
If I was blessed with good looks and brought up right
Contemplating the impact of being raised well and being attractive.
Would you wanna take me home tonight?
Asking if someone would desire them romantically in such a scenario.
But I'm on fire tonight
Expressing a feeling of luck and confidence in the present moment.
Yeah, I'm on fire tonight
-Yeah, I'm feeling fucking lucky
-And the odds are with me
-Yeah, I'm on fire tonight
-Sometimes people grow up in war
Reflecting on the upbringing in a war-torn area and its impact on perspective.
Not knowing what the adults are fighting for
Considering the confusion and shock if born in an unfortunate time or place.
If I was born wrong place, wrong time
-I'd be thinking holy shit, Jesus Christ
-And there's a girl in the bathroom talking to death
Imagining a different life where the speaker wouldn't be performing on stage.
Well, she wanted one last drag of a cigarette
-Oh, if that were me in another life
-Well, I wouldn't be on this stage tonight
-But I'm on fire tonight
Reiterating the feeling of luck and confidence in the current moment.
Yeah, I'm on fire tonight
-Yeah, I'm feeling fucking lucky
-And the odds are with me
-Yeah, I'm on fire tonight
-I'm going to show two fingers to the boy I was
Determined to defy their past self and move forward.
I kick myself for how sad I got
Regretting the sadness experienced previously.
But I'm here to stay for these blue skies
Committing to stay positive despite past hardships.
Whoa, I cross my heart and hope to die
Expressing a strong promise or commitment to better times.
But I'm on fire tonight
Continuing to express a sense of luck and confidence in the present.
Yeah, I'm on fire tonight
-Yeah, I'm feeling fucking lucky
-And the odds are with me
-Yeah, I'm on fire tonight
-Yeah, I'm feeling fucking lucky
Reiterating the feeling of luck and confidence, emphasizing the speaker's positive outlook.
And the odds are with me
-Yeah, I'm on fire tonight, oh
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