Full of Fire

Sometimes I get problems that are hard to solve What's your story That's my opinion Questions and the answers can take very long Here's a story What's your opinion Sometimes I get problems that are hard to solve What's your story That's my opinion Questions and the answers can take very long Here's a story What's your opinion Of all the guys And the signori Who will write My story Get the picture They get glory Who looks after My story All the guys And the signori Telling another False story Liberals giving me a nerve itch Liberals giving me a nerve itch Liberals giving me a nerve itch Liberals giving me a nerve Now living and always moving Now living and always moving Not a vagina, It's an option The cock, had it coming Not a vagina, It's an option The cock, had it coming Now living and always moving Now living and always falling (Sometimes I get problems that are hard to solve) (Here's a story) (That's my opinion) Liberals giving me a nerve itch Liberals giving me a nerve itch When you're full of fire What's the object of your desire? When you're full of fire What's the object of your desire? When you're full of fire What's the object of your desire? Asking questions that are easy to reply Asking questions that are easy to reply When you're full of fire What's the object of your desire? Let's talk about gender baby Let's talk about you and me Let's talk about gender baby Let's talk about you and me Let's talk about gender baby Let's talk about you and me Let's talk about gender baby Let's talk about you and me

"Full of Fire" is a complex tapestry of socio-political critique and personal introspection, where each verse serves as an inquiry into the structures that define us. The song kicks off with lines like "Sometimes I get problems that are hard to solve" and "Questions and the answers can take very long," setting the stage for the intense probing that follows. The recurring phrase "What's your story, that's my opinion," encapsulates the tension between collective narratives and individual perspectives. The song takes direct aim at established norms, with lines like "Liberals giving me a nerve itch," possibly alluding to dissatisfaction with half-measures in politics that don't go far enough in challenging the status quo. This political critique is blended with an exploration of gender and sexuality, with lines such as "Not a vagina, it's an option; the cock, had it coming," questioning binary concepts and traditional expectations. "When you're full of fire, what's the object of your desire?" serves as the central question around which the song revolves. This could be read as a query about what drives us, what our passions are aimed at, and whether those are genuinely our own or prescribed by society. The song closes with the phrase "Let's talk about gender, baby; Let's talk about you and me," forcing the listener to confront the constructed notions of gender as a closing thought. By forcing these discussions into the open, "Full of Fire" acts as a rallying cry for breaking free from conventional understanding. It captures The Knife's essence as artists unafraid to probe, question, and unsettle, making it one of the standout tracks in their provocative discography.

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"Full of Fire," featured on The Knife's 2013 album "Shaking the Habitual," serves as a powerful manifesto for questioning established norms and social constructs. The song is a nine-minute electronic epic that intricately blends pulsating beats with provocative lyrics, offering a scathing critique of societal views on topics ranging from gender to politics. Known for their experimental and often confrontational approach to music, the Swedish electronic duo uses this track to challenge the listener to think deeply about ingrained beliefs and the stories that shape them. The Knife never settles for easy answers, and "Full of Fire" is no exception—inviting you to question, analyze, and reevaluate your perspectives.

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