Fire On The Ground
Embracing Freedom: The Blaze Beneath the Manchineel Tree
Lyrics
There's a fire on the ground
Symbolic representation of turmoil or conflict manifested on the earth.
Her burning is a joyful sound
Expressing that the intensity of the burning (turmoil) brings joy or satisfaction.
All the crows are gone
Suggesting a change or transformation as indicated by the absence of crows.
And her pulse is strong
Indicating vitality or strength through the reference to a strong pulse.
There's a fire on the ground
Reiteration of the presence of a significant conflict or upheaval on the ground.
She has satisfied my needs
Describing a relationship where the speaker's needs are fulfilled, though with a sense of dependency.
Only borrows what she breathes
Highlighting a tendency to borrow, possibly suggesting a transient or unsustainable nature.
All the oil in the ground
Reference to the finite resources in the ground, possibly indicating limitations.
Won't make a sound
Suggesting the ineffectiveness of certain resources in addressing the current situation.
She's my little light that I have found
Introducing a positive element, referring to someone as a source of light and discovery.
There's a fire on the ground
Reiteration of the ongoing conflict or upheaval on the ground.
Burned my orders, ribbons too
Describing a personal sacrifice or rejection of military honors and obligations.
No more medals, dead man's boots
Rejecting symbols of authority and death, expressing a desire for a fresh start.
Gonna find some friends that see me through
Seeking supportive companionship to navigate through challenges.
Burn it all and start a new
Expressing a willingness to let go of the past and embrace a new beginning.
There's a fire on the ground
Reiteration of the persistent conflict or disturbance on the ground.
There's a fire on the ground
Emphasizing the continued presence and significance of the ongoing turmoil.
Gonna see that world fair
Expressing a determination to experience the world's fairness despite challenges.
Cross that ocean if I dare
Conveying a bold intention to cross obstacles, possibly metaphorical or literal.
Gonna make my peace under a manchineel tree
Seeking tranquility under a specific tree, possibly indicating a desire for peace.
Shake it loose and I'll run free
Describing a liberating action of shaking loose and running free.
There's a fire on the ground
Emphasizing the continued presence and significance of the ongoing turmoil.
There's a fire on the ground
Reiteration of the persistent conflict or disturbance on the ground.
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