I feel the song's basically about the beginning of rebellion and also about the responsibility Katniss feels towards the 'downtrodden' people of the districts of Panem.
The first stanza is about the different perspectives of the rebellion.
Some saw the sun - some people saw the rebellion as an end to the Capitol's tyranny and the beginning of a better, brighter future.
Some saw the smoke - some people were not as optimistic; they felt a rebellion was unnecessary, that it'll only bring about more chaos than there already is.
Some heard the gun - more or less the same meaning, they were afraid of the dangers of the rebellion, like people getting hurt or getting killed.
Some bent the bow - some people were brave enough to join the rebels and fight against the Capitol.
Sometimes the wire / must tense for the note - sometimes we HAVE to be aggressive to win.
Caught in the fire, say oh / we're about to explode - the people are being tortured by the Capitol and the Hunger Games, and they can't take it anymore. The whole country of Panem is on the brink of a (second) major rebellion and one wrong move from the Capitol - or one right move from the right leader - can trigger a reaction so massive, it can crumble President Snow's government and change the future of Panem.
Carry your world / I'll carry your world - This is from Katniss' perspective. Her one act of defiance with the nightlock berries in the 74th Hunger Games arena caused uprisings in some districts. She realises she has given an opportunity for the people to rebel against the Capitol. She has become "a symbol of hope" for the people, so she must now lead the people of Panem to rebel against President Snow - a HUGE responsibility for a seventeen-year-old girl.
Some far away / Some search for gold - Some people go in search of things that can help them survive in their world - money, food and stuff.
Some dragon to slay - the dragon is President Snow/The Capitol which has to be destroyed in order to live peaceful lives.
Heaven, we hope, is just up the road - the people are pining for a life where there are no troubles, no Hunger Games, no starvation...and they are hoping to get such a life as soon as possible, because they are tired of being condescended and treated like slaves.
Show me the way, Lord / 'cause I, I'm about to explode - This is again from Katniss' perspective. She is trying to find a solution to lead the people to freedom, to their (hopefully better) future.
Carry your world and all your hurt - Katniss bears the weight of the whole of Panem and also the grief and anger of the people, as she is their leader, their symbol of hope, their Mockingjay.
Whoever is reading this, hope this helps you in understanding the lyrics. It's a beautiful song by Coldplay and truly captures the essence of the series.
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I feel the song's basically about the beginning of rebellion and also about the responsibility Katniss feels towards the 'downtrodden' people of the districts of Panem.
The first stanza is about the different perspectives of the rebellion. Some saw the sun - some people saw the rebellion as an end to the Capitol's tyranny and the beginning of a better, brighter future. Some saw the smoke - some people were not as optimistic; they felt a rebellion was unnecessary, that it'll only bring about more chaos than there already is. Some heard the gun - more or less the same meaning, they were afraid of the dangers of the rebellion, like people getting hurt or getting killed. Some bent the bow - some people were brave enough to join the rebels and fight against the Capitol.
Sometimes the wire / must tense for the note - sometimes we HAVE to be aggressive to win. Caught in the fire, say oh / we're about to explode - the people are being tortured by the Capitol and the Hunger Games, and they can't take it anymore. The whole country of Panem is on the brink of a (second) major rebellion and one wrong move from the Capitol - or one right move from the right leader - can trigger a reaction so massive, it can crumble President Snow's government and change the future of Panem.
Carry your world / I'll carry your world - This is from Katniss' perspective. Her one act of defiance with the nightlock berries in the 74th Hunger Games arena caused uprisings in some districts. She realises she has given an opportunity for the people to rebel against the Capitol. She has become "a symbol of hope" for the people, so she must now lead the people of Panem to rebel against President Snow - a HUGE responsibility for a seventeen-year-old girl.
Some far away / Some search for gold - Some people go in search of things that can help them survive in their world - money, food and stuff. Some dragon to slay - the dragon is President Snow/The Capitol which has to be destroyed in order to live peaceful lives. Heaven, we hope, is just up the road - the people are pining for a life where there are no troubles, no Hunger Games, no starvation...and they are hoping to get such a life as soon as possible, because they are tired of being condescended and treated like slaves. Show me the way, Lord / 'cause I, I'm about to explode - This is again from Katniss' perspective. She is trying to find a solution to lead the people to freedom, to their (hopefully better) future.
Carry your world and all your hurt - Katniss bears the weight of the whole of Panem and also the grief and anger of the people, as she is their leader, their symbol of hope, their Mockingjay.
Whoever is reading this, hope this helps you in understanding the lyrics. It's a beautiful song by Coldplay and truly captures the essence of the series.