World On Fire
“World On Fire is about anxiety about the state of the world. It’s about feeling helpless to the horrible things going on, and being unsure what to do about it. ”
I wrote this song near the start of the pandemic when everything felt catastrophic, like the world was ending. It was finished toward the end of the pandemic, but things still felt dark, with little relief in sight. It’s like a post-apocalyptic anthem, which is quite different from the album's other themes. “World On Fire” dives into anxiety, tragedy, and the state of the world, capturing that feeling of helplessness in the face of terrible events. Filming the music video took a year, using stock footage from important events that deserve everyone's attention to inspire change.
About the song
Lyrics
I never leave the house, here’s to my twenties
Never thought I’d spend this much on therapy but
I think something wrong is going on outside
Is it just me or is the whole fucking world on fire
Here we are, here we are, here we are we’re in the thick of it
It’s me, myself, self and I and all the demons in my head
If I had known, if I knew they’d end up fucking me this hard
I’d make them take me out and put it on their card
(I) I think that something wrong is going on outside
(I) Is it just me or is the whole fucking world on fire?
Board the windows and close the blinds
Mark the door with blood to last the night
Know there’s nowhere you can hide
When the lights give out ‘cause we burned it to the ground
This is not a drill
Poisoned for a thrill
We fight about things we know nothing about
Devils not in the details, he works while we shout
You win if you’re loud
Here we are, here we are, here we are we’re in the thick of it
It’s all for one, none for all, will shoot a gun won’t take a hit
With all we know, never knew we’d end up taking it this far
How big do we build until we all fall apart?
(I) I think that something wrong is going on outside
(I) Is it just me or is the whole fucking world on fire?
Board the windows and close the blinds
Mark the door with blood to last the night
Know there’s nowhere you can hide
When the lights give out ‘cause we burned it to the ground
Board the windows and close the blinds
Mark the door with blood to last the night
Know there’s nowhere you can hide
When the lights give out ‘cause we burned it to the ground
