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.
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.