Strange Fire [Live/Curfews]
Indigo Girls · 1200 Curfews [1995]
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.

