Vampires / Forest Fire
Arcade Fire · Other Songs - Arcade Fire
You wanna be set apart? Burn all of your art repair the wasteful part
I'm a vampire in a forest fire
Hey! we all gotta keep warm
driving towards the storm
Your father was a pervert
Face down in the dirt
He taught you how to hurt
My father was a miner who lived in the suburbs
Let's live in the suburbs
If I let where I'm from burn I can never return!
My brother reads you and me his new poetry
How embarassing
Your sister pours the gasoline
I'll fix your meals
while your burns heal!
Find a house you don't have to rebuild
Stone by stone, brick by brick, nail by nail my father never meant to leave me this
Let this love last
I drive too fast
Said I'd return if I'd ever cared
But there's no interstate I find to take me there
I'm a vampire in a forest fire
Hey! we all gotta keep warm
driving towards the storm
Your father was a pervert
Face down in the dirt
He taught you how to hurt
My father was a miner who lived in the suburbs
Let's live in the suburbs
If I let where I'm from burn I can never return!
My brother reads you and me his new poetry
How embarassing
Your sister pours the gasoline
I'll fix your meals
while your burns heal!
Find a house you don't have to rebuild
Stone by stone, brick by brick, nail by nail my father never meant to leave me this
Let this love last
I drive too fast
Said I'd return if I'd ever cared
But there's no interstate I find to take me there
Vampires / Forest Fire
Arcade Fire's 'Vampires / Forest Fire' stands as a defining track from their 2007 album 'Funeral,' capturing the band's signature blend of indie rock and orchestral swelling. The song explores themes of emotional decay and the haunting nature of loss, utilizing layered vocals and a driving rhythm that became central to their sound during this pivotal era. Released alongside 'My Body Is a Cage' and 'No Cars Go,' it reflects the group's transition from punk-influenced beginnings to a more expansive, cinematic style. The recording remains a staple of their discography, often cited for its ability to evoke a sense of collective grief and resilience without relying on explicit narrative storytelling.