Telling the story of dreams chased, but not being fulfilled, ‘Fireworks’ follows ‘It’s A Shame’ to be the second single released from the band’s fourth album, Ruins.
[Verse 1]
I could've sworn I saw fireworks
From your house last night
As the lights flickered and they failed
I had it all figured out
[Chorus]
Why do I do this to myself every time?
I know the way it ends before it's even begun
I am the only one at the finish line
[Verse 2]
I took a trip out to the frozen lake
And you felt so far away
But I could feel it washing over me
There's no escaping the harsh light of day
[Chorus]
Why do I do this to myself every time?
I know the way it ends before it's even begun
I am the only one at the finish line
[Bridge]
Stood out on that beach in Chicago
Woke up next to you on Silver Lake Avenue
Wherever I went I always knew, always knew
Till I didn't know
[Chorus]
Why do I do this to myself every time?
I know the way it ends before it's even begun
I am the only one at the finish line
[Outro]
I could've sworn I saw fireworks
From your house last night
Fireworks was written by Johanna Söderberg & Klara Söderberg.
Fireworks was produced by Tucker Martine.
First Aid Kit released Fireworks on Fri Jan 19 2018.
“Fireworks” is about hopes, dreams and expectations. How they sometimes can get in the way of your day to day. Sometimes we set ourselves up by having too high or too specific expectations on ourselves and of other people.
The arrangement was inspired by 50s ballads, by The Everly Brothers and the...