‘Build a Fire’ is a song from The KLF album ‘The White Room’. It is one of only two songs on the album to feature Bill Drummond on vocals (the title track is the other). Graham Lee from The Triffids plays pedal steel on the track.
The original version, from the unreleased soundtrack to the movie ‘T...
[Verse 1]
Pulled up to rest, let the engine cool awhile
Open the beans, gather wood for the fire
I hum this tune to all the girls I've known
Should I care about the chances I've blown?
[Chorus]
Build a fire
They're gonna build a fire
[Chorus]
Build a fire
They're gonna build a fire
They're gonna build a fire
They're gonna build a fire
[Verse 2]
When daylight breaks, I'll be down that road
Rockman and me with a lighter load
We'll stop for lunch in some taco bar
Lee Marvin on the jukebox, "Wand'rin' Star"
[Chorus]
Build a fire
They're gonna build a fire
Build a fire
They're gonna build a fire
Build a Fire was written by Jimmy Cauty & Bill Drummond.
Build a Fire was produced by The KLF.