everywhere I look I see
exclusive huddled
uninviting shelter
is privilege
of the same and competent
kerosene keeps me warm
I'm alone to watch it burn
kerosene
exposure is a pitiful
and pointless way of dying
before it gets me
I'll set a funeral pyre
kerosene keeps me warm
I'm alone to watch it burn
kerosene
i'm a man and
my dignity won't wave
Tonight buildings rage!
kerosene keeps me warm
it feels so good
to watch it burn
kerosene keeps me warm
feels so good
to watch it burn
I always thought this song was about the homeless and the lack of respect that they get. The kerosene is their way of keeping warm but also their way of taking back some little bit of control with the power that fire gives them to matter.
I agree with Absolut, and I have no idea how you got that interpretation, fruitcake.
"uninviting shelter
is privilege
of the same and competent"
^ It's sane and competent...one of the best quotes ever.
"exposure is a pitiful
and pointless way of dying
before it gets me
I'll set a funeral pyre"
^ Another great line.
I always thought this song was about the homeless and the lack of respect that they get. The kerosene is their way of keeping warm but also their way of taking back some little bit of control with the power that fire gives them to matter.