There were days when each hour was a war I fought to survive
There were nights full of nightmares and I dreaded closing my eyes
There were skies that burst open with a downpour to drown me alive
But the world took a spark like a match in the dark
And the fire brought me to life
So I'm fanning the flames to climb so high
'Cause theres no other way we can stay alive
'Cause we're burning bright
As we all unite
And when it's all said and done
We'll shine like the sun
So don't let the fire die
And we'll watch the sky
As it fills with light
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
And you'll find there'll be mornings
When the ashes and embers are cold
But you'll fight with a passion
And you'll never stop 'cause you know
Yeah you know, it gets better
And your story is yet to be told
Every push, every shove, every war, every love
Yeah, the coals are beginning to glow
So I'm fanning the flames to climb so high
'Cause theres no other way we can stay alive
'Cause we're burning bright
As we all unite
And when it's all said and done
We'll shine like the sun
So don't let the fire die
And we'll watch the sky
As it fills with light
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
Don't let the fire die
It gets better
Just don't let the fire die, no
'Cause we're burning bright (burning bright)
As we all unite
And when it's all said and done
We'll shine like the sun
So don't let the fire die
And we'll watch the sky (watch the sky)
As it fills with light
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
Don't let the fire die.
There were nights full of nightmares and I dreaded closing my eyes
There were skies that burst open with a downpour to drown me alive
But the world took a spark like a match in the dark
And the fire brought me to life
'Cause theres no other way we can stay alive
As we all unite
And when it's all said and done
We'll shine like the sun
So don't let the fire die
And we'll watch the sky
As it fills with light
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
When the ashes and embers are cold
But you'll fight with a passion
And you'll never stop 'cause you know
Yeah you know, it gets better
And your story is yet to be told
Every push, every shove, every war, every love
Yeah, the coals are beginning to glow
'Cause theres no other way we can stay alive
As we all unite
And when it's all said and done
We'll shine like the sun
So don't let the fire die
And we'll watch the sky
As it fills with light
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
It gets better
Just don't let the fire die, no
As we all unite
And when it's all said and done
We'll shine like the sun
So don't let the fire die
And we'll watch the sky (watch the sky)
As it fills with light
And though the embers are new
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
Whatever you do, just don't let the fire die
Don't let the fire die.
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ooh, such a nice song. could be about working with others. he's certainly done a lot of that lately. it would make sense.
I believe this is about how a person had heartbreak and ended a relationship, so he's depressed ("There were days when each hour was a war I fought to survive"). Skip forward, he meets someone else ("But the world took a spark like a match in the dark") and starts a new relationship ("And the fire brought me to life"). As they continue, he tries so hard to keep them together("So I'm fanning the flames to climb so high"); Even though she may just be a new fling ("Though the embers are new..."); Even though there are times when it's hard ("You'll find there'll be mornings when the ashes and embers are cold..."); He refuses to let her go ("Don't let the fire die").
It gets better, just don't let the fire die makes me think of suicide because "it gets better" is one of the things they say in the anti-bullying things and maybe the fire is your life, but the rest of the song is too upbeat.
This song for me is about fighting depression, and the need to have others in your life to make it through rough times. The first verse is exactly how depression feels, not wanting to have to fight through another moment of life, sleep being troubled, feeling like the world is just a dangerous place with no hope. I think The fire represents each person's life, what you give to other people and how you shine. It takes someone else to stoke a fire in you, but it can brighten your life unimaginably. The line I'm fanning the flames to climb so high because there's no other way we can stay alive I think is a literal comment on dying, on committing suicide, or avoiding it by working hard to keep meaning in your life, otherwise you will crumble and have no other option. The second verse is about how things won't just change abruptly, days will still suck sometimes, but hold on to the feeling of hope and things will get better. Above all, even when things look bleak don't let yourself die out. I suppose It could also be a passion instead of a person, but whatever it has that gives your life hope and meaning, hold onto it, fight for it, and don't try to face things alone.