Album: Out Of Ashes (2009)
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  • Frontman Chester Bennington told Artistdirect.com: "'Fire' is the only song (on the album) where I didn't go directly to something with me, but after I wrote it, it actually related to me. In a lot of ways, that song is about doing some soul searching and trying to feel that greater power out there in the universe—knowing you're connected to that. Some people feel like it's a sad song about losing somebody and having them look down on you. You always imagine, after someone passes, that they're up there looking down at you and watching over you—that brings comfort to people as well. In that way, I think that song does connect in many different facets. Every song on this record is about a specific thing that happened to me—that I dealt with over the past four or five years."

Comments: 2

  • Paul from Lagos, Nigeriathis is a very lyrical song,it make us feel d connection to those we love & to those lookin' for dat special 1
  • Dar from Mansfield, TxThis song has a lot of meaning if you listen close enough. It makes me feel like your finding yourself or a image of someone that you love and you are thinking about them. This is a great song! KEEP ROCKIN' DEAD BY SUNRISE
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