Grease Fire
Discovering Depths: Wes Collins' 'Grease Fire' Unveiled
Lyrics
I might have shimmied up a tree or scaled a mountain
The speaker reflects on adventurous possibilities like climbing a tree or mountain.
But there I sat
The speaker acknowledges being stationary or stuck in a situation.
Then I let fifteen years go by but who was counting
Fifteen years have passed, possibly without significant progress, with a hint of indifference.
Don’t answer that
The speaker dismisses the idea of counting the years, suggesting a nonchalant attitude.
And I don’t think I’ll ever know how come you drew me out of
The speaker is uncertain about why someone drew them out of a challenging situation.
The middle of the stack
Refers to being taken out of a difficult position or circumstance.
That’s why I trust you when you’re mad but when you’re nice to me
The speaker trusts the person when angry, but with kindness, they maintain some reservation.
I can keep a little back
The speaker can withhold a part of themselves when the person is nice.
Well I’ve been trying not to think about the question
The speaker avoids thinking about a specific question, implying discomfort.
So I reckon I’m getting close
Indicates progress or nearing an answer to the avoided question.
Do I really have to stare into a mirror to see
Questions the necessity of self-reflection, specifically looking in a mirror.
What’s underneath my nose
Expresses curiosity about self-awareness and understanding one's own actions or character.
Get it down in ink and underline the words
Suggests documenting thoughts in writing, emphasizing the importance of words.
Or it can tear you upside out like carrion birds
Warns that unexpressed thoughts can be destructive, using the metaphor of carrion birds.
An emergency will show you your position
Emergencies reveal one's true standing or importance in a situation.
And a grease fire doesn’t ask for your permission, it just burns
Compares a grease fire to life challenges that don't seek permission, illustrating unpredictability.
You get to find out what you’re made of when you’re in it
One discovers their true character during challenging situations.
But can’t I just stay dumb for another minute
The speaker expresses a desire to avoid awareness for a little longer.
I sent a message yesterday, I hope you open it
The speaker communicates a message, hoping for acknowledgment.
And I hope you get it
The speaker desires the recipient to both receive and understand the message.
I thought it ran a little long but then I might have lost a little
Reflects on potential content trimming in a message and the fear of losing meaning.
In the edit
Acknowledges the potential loss during editing but maintains an apologetic tone.
It still says I’m sorry though
Despite edits, the message still conveys an apology.
So there’s that
The speaker highlights the presence of an apology in the message as a positive aspect.
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