Strange Fire [Live/Curfews]

Indigo Girls · 1200 Curfews [1995]

i come to you with strange fire

i make an offering of love

the incense of my soul is burned

by the fire in my blood

i come with a softer answer

to the questions that lie in your path

i want to harbor you from the anger

find a refuge from the wrath



this is a message

a message of love

love that moves from the inside out

love that never grows tired

i come to you with strange fire

fire



mercenaries of the shrine

now who are you to speak for god

with haughty eyes and lying tongues

and hands that shed innocent blood

now who delivered you the power

to interpret calvary

you gamble away our freedom

to gain your own authority



find another state of mind

you know it's time we all learned

to grab hold

strange fire burns

with the motion of love



fire

fire



when you learn to love yourself

you will dissolve all the stones that are cast

now you will learn to burn the icing sky

to melt the waxen mask

i said to have the gift of true release

this is a peace that will take you higher

oh i come to you with my offering

i bring you strange fire



this is a message

a message of love

love that moves from the inside out

love that never grows tired

i come to you with strange fire

fire

fire

i come to you with strange fire

Strange Fire [Live/Curfews]

Strange Fire [Live/Curfews] captures the Indigo Girls performing on their 1995 album 1200 Curfews, a recording that documents their extensive touring during that era. Known for their harmonious blend of folk and rock, the duo often utilized live recordings to showcase the raw energy and improvisational spirit that defined their concerts. This track reflects their established style of intertwining personal storytelling with socially conscious themes, delivered through their signature vocal interplay. As part of a discography rich with acoustic textures and politically charged lyrics, the song stands as a testament to their enduring presence in the alternative music landscape. The recording highlights the band's ability to connect deeply with audiences, transforming studio compositions into dynamic live experiences that resonate with fans of their broader body of work.