arsonist from gestalt by breathe//die
Tracklist
| 13. | arsonist | 2:27 |
Lyrics
Song Description:
I try to describe the destructive dynamic of violence and counter-violence - and how easily one can
become part of what they actually reject, without denying the complexity of the world we live in.
Despite my desire to be different, I admit that anger and a willingness to use violence are also
present within me.
In the end, the bitter realization is this: fighting fire with fire can turn you into an arsonist yourself.
The aim, if you are able to, should be to extinguish the fire as quickly as possible -before it turns
into a wildfire.
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Lyrics:
a fire feeds their greed, but prudence is what we need
flames don’t fear flames, they feed on them
when fire meets fire, the world turns to ash
the wise bring water, not more sparks
there is no peace in smoke
to mirror hate is to become it
rage echoed is still (just) noise
a fire feeds their greed, but prudence is what we need
with a finger raised, i need to face the fact that teaching my truth is being as violent as you
at least i have the desire for the quiet and to be benign
you just want to watch the world burn to become the only one
i have to accept i am a loser with a big mouth that tries so hard not to be like you
but my thoughts are as violent as yours
in the end i have to admit, i am just as violent as you
a fire has lit up in my eyes
deep down, i know that i am also an arsonist
