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.
Wanted to buy you shiny red things
Thought I'd be with you until the end
How did I know that I would be there
Blow me away
See if I care
Death of a future
Goodbye to my friends
Wish I could see you all again
Family hollow
Family real
Wish you were here see how I feel
Kill a man
Kill a girl
Kill a man
Kill a girl
Jekyll in you
Brings out the wired in me
I have no defense
I'm all that you see
The night is a bomb blast
The night is on fire
Sing with me in the gasoline cho
Thought I'd be with you until the end
How did I know that I would be there
Blow me away
See if I care
Death of a future
Goodbye to my friends
Wish I could see you all again
Family hollow
Family real
Wish you were here see how I feel
Kill a man
Kill a girl
Kill a man
Kill a girl
Jekyll in you
Brings out the wired in me
I have no defense
I'm all that you see
The night is a bomb blast
The night is on fire
Sing with me in the gasoline cho
Lyrics submitted by Moondragon
Bomb Lyrics as written by Gavin Rossdale
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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This song kinda pisses me off. I love the slow parts of the song but I think when he picks it up and it gets real loud that it just ruins the song. I would have liked it so much better if it had been slow throughout. But otherwise, the lyrics are great.
im with you on that one.
If anyone has ever seen Tank Girl w/Lori Petty, then they know how perfectly it fits the shower scene. Anywho, I pull from this song exactly what I pull from the scene: Unattainable lust.
This is also a powerful song. It goes from slow, kind of chillin song to complete rage! i think hes just mad and is calm about it at first , you know, and then gets more upset as he talks about it then just explodes, also can be compared with an orgasm. a slow start, slowly gets stronger, takes forever to get there but then....explodes. good gond. Rage
gavin said this was about a man who walked into a jewelry store strapped with explosives and blew the place to ashes. i think in this song he speaks of how the man will never know the pain the families of the victims will feel.
Cool song. My favorite lines: 'The night is a bomb blast The night is on fire Sing with me in the gasoline choir'
at first i thought it was about a girl he wanted but the thing that stood as a wall was that he had to choose her or her friends and family. I wasn't sure but it worked for me. so much for that
i meant her or his friends and family
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The night is a bomb blast The night is on fire Sing with me in the gasoline choir
Well the night sounds like its very volatile, so you take a choir and soak them in gasoline (why a choir, I dont know) and have em go out there things are probably gonna get a little explosive. Im thinking this guy likes to watch shit blow up. Kinda like me. I like lightin off firecrackers and stuff, maybe this guys just talking about how he likes to watch shit go up in flames. Cuz hes pissed at his lady.