In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Just when they thought you were through
You've burned their lies
Now you're strengthened, it's true
Turn your backs on your enemies
And let those motherfuckers rot in their jealousy
They
Can't stand
That the world's up for taking and we are adamant
Hell bent
Determined to dominate everything
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
The music connects, unites us more
Our masses strengthen
An unstoppable horde
We're all now a family
Together let's show the world what we say
They
Can't stand
That the world's up for taking and we are adamant
Hell bent
Determined to dominate everything
Turn your backs on your enemies
And let those motherfuckers rot in their jealousy
We're all now a family
Together let's show the world what we say
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
Fire!
Whoa-whoa
(Whoa-whoa)
Whoa-whoa
(Whoa-whoa)
Whoa-whoa
(Whoa-whoa)
Whoa-whoa
(Whoa-whoa)
Yeah-yeah
(Yeah-yeah)
Yeah-yeah
(Yeah)
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
You've burned their lies
Now you're strengthened, it's true
Turn your backs on your enemies
And let those motherfuckers rot in their jealousy
They
Can't stand
That the world's up for taking and we are adamant
Hell bent
Determined to dominate everything
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
The music connects, unites us more
Our masses strengthen
An unstoppable horde
We're all now a family
Together let's show the world what we say
They
Can't stand
That the world's up for taking and we are adamant
Hell bent
Determined to dominate everything
Turn your backs on your enemies
And let those motherfuckers rot in their jealousy
We're all now a family
Together let's show the world what we say
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
Fire!
Whoa-whoa
(Whoa-whoa)
Whoa-whoa
(Whoa-whoa)
Whoa-whoa
(Whoa-whoa)
Whoa-whoa
(Whoa-whoa)
Yeah-yeah
(Yeah-yeah)
Yeah-yeah
(Yeah)
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
We are the fire
Resound the anthem
We are the fire
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