Story Behind The Song
Inspired by a photograph of a protestor who caught on fire in the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, the song is an anthem for displaced populations around the world , especially in Venezuela and Syria
| Song Length |
3:40 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Frantic, Enraged |
Subject |
World, Freedom |
| Similar Artists |
Foo Fighters, Muse |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
I saw a burning man in the streets of my hometown
There is no friendly fire when the shakes keep raining down
Runaway from the fire, run away from the fire
Runaway from the fire, run away from the fire
I left my family there, try to find us a better place
I know that's not so fair, but I've got no time to waste
Runaway from the fire, run away from the fire
Runaway from the fire, run away from, run away
Oh time's running out
No matter what you see, no matter what you hear
It never justifies to watch your home just disappear
Runaway from the fire, run away from the fire
Runaway from the fire, run away, run away
Oh, ohh time's running out
Don't trust the hearts of men who've only seen the best of times
Their only legacy will be waste they've left behind
Runaway from the fire, run away from the fire
Runaway from the fire, you gotta run, you gotta run
Oh, ohh time's running out
(time's running, time's running, time's out)
Oh, ohh time's running out
(time's running, time's running, time's out)