![]() Written by: JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, JEAN BENOIT DUNCKEL, NICOLAS JEAN MICHEL GODINįlosstradamus is Chicago DJ and musician Curt Cameruci (aka Dj Autobot). Let's ignite the fire within us and move towards a better future Our passion, motivation, and determination will not be held down It's up to us to take responsibility and make a change We can't blame others for the state of the world. The destruction is necessary for the rebirth of a new world ![]() ![]() ![]() Let's let our frustration, anger, and need for change be heard This destruction is necessary for rebirth Now see, that everything must fall that we may live againĮverything needs to come down before there can be a fresh start It's too late to try and save what's left of the world The world is beginning to crumble before our eyes The smell of destruction is becoming more and more prominent The destruction escalates as people become desperate for change People have resorted to acts of rebellion to feel alive again He burned his britches, she burned her bra The only new thing in this routine is a smile from a strangerĮven the act of love-making has lost its excitement Take these matches and ignite your own fireīecome passionate and motivated in your own wayĪnother day that seems just like the last Let's give it one last shot before we leave it all behindĭon't let me be the only one to burn. This meaningless and unfulfilling spectacle we call life Let me be liberated from my self-doubt and insecurities.Įverything that once was has been destroyed Help me to ignite the spark within me and destroy the old ways of thinking I've been searching for something to fuel my existence Take a look at the world and feel its warmth The message is delivered through vivid imagery and poetic language, making it a thought-provoking and inspiring song. ![]() Overall, “Set Yourself on Fire” is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to embrace transformation and let go of the past. However, the singer reminds us that this destruction is necessary for renewal: “Everything must fall that we may live again.” The song concludes with a call for unity in the face of this purifying flame: “So come on everybody, scream/A purifying flame/And you and I can take the blame/A spirit that cannot be tamed.” The sulfur in the air and the cracks appearing everywhere suggest that the world is falling apart. The scene in the coffee shop is reminiscent of everyday life, but it quickly escalates into chaos as the couple at the bar burns their clothes, and somebody sets the car on fire. Throughout the rest of the song, the imagery of fire and burning is used to symbolize both destruction and rebirth. The chorus is a call to action for the listener to take control of their own lives by setting themselves on fire: “So take these matches off of me/And set yourself on fire.” They see the world as a parade of moribund asses and insist that everything must fall so that we may live again. The opening lines invite the listener to escape the mundane and ignite the passion inside: “Come and stand, see the sights and warm your hands, and fan the flame inside of me.” The singer acknowledges that they have been burning all their life, and they are ready for someone to set their house alight and set their spirit free. The lyrics of Flosstradamus’s song “Set Yourself on Fire” contain a powerful message about letting go of the past and embracing a purifying transformation. ![]()
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