This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
A little early in spring, a bonfire ring
She's shivering alone
I bumped into you somehow
But you can wear
My duct-taped vest
It's a party best
It's really all I own
Everything's changing now
And I am high like a star that's flying
Cassiopeia
Everything's changing now
She said it's alright
She said no don't die alone
There's no goodbyes
Lightning comes and lightning goes
And it's all the same to me
Let it in
'cause I want you so
I can hardly breathe or release
Into one thousand pieces
I have broke into
Over you
The chain will soon be gone,
I keep burning on and on and on
If nothing else I am myself
That's all I have to give
Everything's changing now
Oh we could live like kings
If we take a risk
Or we could live in doubt
Everything's changing now
Oh now
Come on, come on
And lightning comes and lightning goes
And it's all the same to me
Let it in
'cause I want you so
I can hardly breathe or release
Into one thousand pieces
I have broke into
Over you
The chain will soon be gone,
And I keep burning on and on
This, this is, this is the last time, its the last time
This, this is, this is your goodbye
This, this is, this is the last time
This, this is, this is your goodbye
Some girls will break you down
Just to see you come undone
Everything's changing now
Maybe you and I are cursed
Maybe you and I are one
And that's the universe
Around, around she drags you
Lightning comes and lightning goes
It's all the same to me
Let it in
'cause I want you so
I can hardly breathe or release
Into one thousand pieces
I have broke into
Over you
We'll stop the flames at dawn,
I keep burning on and on and on
I really love you!
Did you get what you wanted?
Did you get what you wanted?
Did you get what you wanted?
She's shivering alone
I bumped into you somehow
But you can wear
My duct-taped vest
It's a party best
It's really all I own
Everything's changing now
And I am high like a star that's flying
Cassiopeia
Everything's changing now
She said it's alright
She said no don't die alone
There's no goodbyes
Lightning comes and lightning goes
And it's all the same to me
Let it in
'cause I want you so
I can hardly breathe or release
Into one thousand pieces
I have broke into
Over you
The chain will soon be gone,
I keep burning on and on and on
If nothing else I am myself
That's all I have to give
Everything's changing now
Oh we could live like kings
If we take a risk
Or we could live in doubt
Everything's changing now
Oh now
Come on, come on
And lightning comes and lightning goes
And it's all the same to me
Let it in
'cause I want you so
I can hardly breathe or release
Into one thousand pieces
I have broke into
Over you
The chain will soon be gone,
And I keep burning on and on
This, this is, this is the last time, its the last time
This, this is, this is your goodbye
This, this is, this is the last time
This, this is, this is your goodbye
Some girls will break you down
Just to see you come undone
Everything's changing now
Maybe you and I are cursed
Maybe you and I are one
And that's the universe
Around, around she drags you
Lightning comes and lightning goes
It's all the same to me
Let it in
'cause I want you so
I can hardly breathe or release
Into one thousand pieces
I have broke into
Over you
We'll stop the flames at dawn,
I keep burning on and on and on
I really love you!
Did you get what you wanted?
Did you get what you wanted?
Did you get what you wanted?
Lyrics submitted by CodyRiviera
Bonfire Lyrics as written by Tony Friedianelli Stephan Jenkins
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Great version of a great song,
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Plastic Bag
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“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.
I believe the third line is actually "I bumped and I knew somehow". Go give it a listen.
I also believe this song is about his first love. I have a theory that Bonfire, Thanks a Lot, Anything, 10 Days Late, Never Let You Go, Deep Inside of You, Another Life, The Background, Faster, Crystal Baller, Wake for Young Souls, God of Wine, and Blinded are all about the same woman, someone whose soul held hands with his for a while and for whom he still feels a great deal. I think he loved her through lots, that she had an odd childhood, maybe some mental illness and a couple addictions. this may be a reach, but I think she severed ties to protect him from herself and he wasn't altogether comfortable with that. I think they've seen each other a few times since and that each of those moments overflowed in him and songs were how he expressed something he wanted to nail down so badly. I think Stephan is bi-polar and when manic is inspired, feels omnipotent, and is on fire sexually. I'm certain he thinks of sex in terms of deep spiritual connection, and that every encounter he's had has not been without real meaning.
I'd like to think this song in particular describes his first meeting with the aforementioned lover, the one who meant most, the one who carried his child for a short time. Stephan, if you ever browse this kind of thing, you are strong and an inspiration. you make this world more real and more beautiful for a single mom who knows what love can be. (also sorry if I'm entirely wrong about the whole thing, lol.)