The world on fire
Taxi from Africa
The grand hotel
He was drunk
A big party last night
Back, going back
In all directions
Sleeping these insane hours
I'll never wake up
In a good mood again
I'm sick of these stinky boots


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The World on Fire Lyrics as written by John Paul Densmore Jim Morrison

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    Wow i cannot believe that this song hasn't been commented on. I am completely unsure about what it means. Maybe... its from the point of view of a soldier who was drinking and dreamed of a better world. But, to his dismay he wakes up back in harsh reality of war..... well I assume that i am completely wrong... but i got FIRST POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!wooo

    allbon February 28, 2008   Link

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