Monday, April 10, 2006
In Case Of Fire
Sandwich: In Case of Fire
If the water fails to rise up to the flames to pose a challenge
We'll be running from the fire, shout "Have mercy!"
If the runner wins a rally, despite his limp from his past journeys
She'll be hidin' with the winner, say "You love me!"
I'd go down with you if
you'd go down with me
All the way and all the way you know
Break the glass in case of fire
Was the last thing that she told me
And with that she went to seek out a new hobby
Push the button in case of panic, a manual rule on this fantastic
Everlasting, change of setting
Manic Static
I'd go down with you if
you'd go down with me
All the way and all the way you know
And I can see the reasons
Despite all the treasons
I'll be waiting all the way for you...
All the way for you...
This is the most emotional song in the record. I think I've put it straight in my Sandwich review that Five on the Floor is aimed for summer release. Songs are mostly party-ish and dance-persuading. Well aside from 2-3 songs, including this amazing track. I've heard that Mong Alcaraz wrote this "eMONG-tional" song. If that is true, job well done!
This song speaks of an on-the-rocks relationship. The persona narrates how nonchalant his beloved is when it comes to their relationship. So there is always this stand-by for emergency. He knows that sooner or later he will need to "break the glass" in case there would be fire, or anything hazardous would happen. He knows and foresees all this but still, he, with his unconditional love, is just there, waiting, waiting and waiting even if it will all be in vain.
I know there are shortcomings in this song since the lyrics sound too direct and plain but I still admire the imagery used. I like the first line, "If the water fails to rise up to the flames to pose a challenge " that would encapsulate the vanity of loving someone who seems to be apathetic about the relationship.
What else could I say? Cheers for Mong!
posted by Eloisa at 4:56 PM
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