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.
Give me fuel, give me fire
Give me that which I desire, ooh
Yeah
Turn on, I see red
Adrenaline crash and crack my head
Nitro junkie, paint me dead
And I see red
A hundred plus through black and white
War horse, warhead
Fuck 'em, man, white knuckle tight
Through black and white
Ooh, on I burn
Fuel is pumping engines
Burning hard, loose and clean
Ooh, and on I burn
Churning my direction
Quench my thirst with gasoline
So give me fuel, give me fire
Give me that which I desire
Yeah
Turn on beyond the bone
Swallow future, spit out home
Burn your face upon the chrome
Yeah, oh, yeah
Take the corner, join the crash
Headlights, headlines
Another junkie lives too fast
Yeah, lives way too fast, fast, fast, oh-oh
Ooh, on I burn
Fuel is pumping engines
Burning hard, loose and clean
Ooh, and on I burn
Churning my direction
Quench my thirst with gasoline
So give me fuel, give me fire
Give me that which I desire, ooh, yeah
White knuckle tight
(On and on and on and on)
Give me fuel (on and on and on and on)
Give me fire (on and on and on and on)
My desire (on and on and on and on)
Ooh, on I burn
Fuel is pumping engines
Burning hard, loose and clean
Ooh, and on I burn
Churning my direction
Quench my thirst with gasoline
Give me fuel, give me fire
Give me that which I desire, ooh
On I burn
Give me that which I desire, ooh
Yeah
Turn on, I see red
Adrenaline crash and crack my head
Nitro junkie, paint me dead
And I see red
A hundred plus through black and white
War horse, warhead
Fuck 'em, man, white knuckle tight
Through black and white
Ooh, on I burn
Fuel is pumping engines
Burning hard, loose and clean
Ooh, and on I burn
Churning my direction
Quench my thirst with gasoline
So give me fuel, give me fire
Give me that which I desire
Yeah
Turn on beyond the bone
Swallow future, spit out home
Burn your face upon the chrome
Yeah, oh, yeah
Take the corner, join the crash
Headlights, headlines
Another junkie lives too fast
Yeah, lives way too fast, fast, fast, oh-oh
Ooh, on I burn
Fuel is pumping engines
Burning hard, loose and clean
Ooh, and on I burn
Churning my direction
Quench my thirst with gasoline
So give me fuel, give me fire
Give me that which I desire, ooh, yeah
White knuckle tight
(On and on and on and on)
Give me fuel (on and on and on and on)
Give me fire (on and on and on and on)
My desire (on and on and on and on)
Ooh, on I burn
Fuel is pumping engines
Burning hard, loose and clean
Ooh, and on I burn
Churning my direction
Quench my thirst with gasoline
Give me fuel, give me fire
Give me that which I desire, ooh
On I burn
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Dusty Springfield
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
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Ed Sheeran
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I've read through some of these pages and I have to wonder why nobody mentioned "adrenaline junkies" yet.. The way I get it, this song is about people that seek every thrill they can get, adrenaline being the fuel that gets their blood running, even if they might crash and burn.
im not going to argue against the drug theme here, both points have already been made BUT: please, if you think you need to spell things differently, with y's and z's and shit, for christ's sake, do not do it wit another man's name
Fuel is about a man having an anger attack that he cannot stop. He talks about "seeing red" and squeezing his knuckles so tight that they're white. He's about to punch someone in anger His movement is "hard and loose, but clean". The lyric "adrenaline junkie" refers to a person with anger issues.
I think this song is about ones desires, and satisfying one's desires. It also shows Hetfield has a desire for things in life. Hetfield is using a metaphore, obviously , a car. Using first person shows he's talking about his desires. "I burn", "quench my thirst", and "my desire", is a dead give away. Overall this song kicks @$$.
I think Hetfield's using Fuel as a metaphore for Drugs and addiction.
this song would be the perfect soundtrack to a formula one race.
I would agree more with prodigal than with zenderboy.. complete_loner is also right of course :) There are some parts that just seem to be screaming "drugs"
it's an allegory about living your life too fast, i think.
the drug thing makes sence, i think it has to do with his!love for cars too
He uses an engine as a metaphore for addiction to drugs. The body always want's more, just like one might want to push an engine more.