The album version can be heard here.
The main metaphor in this song is that of the Phoenix, a bird in Greek mythology which would cyclically die and then rise again from its own ashes. The “ignition” part of the title appeals to a different metaphor: A rocket.
The metaphor is used to give hope....
[Verse 1]
Like a phoenix ignition
Like a crematorium
Like a swelling volition
From the barrel of a gun
From the ashes and the embers
Like a rocket I'll ascend
Like a cry gone up for a fallen friend
Like a cry gone up for a fallen...
[Verse 2]
Like a phoenix ignition
Like a crematorium
Like a swelling volition
From the barrel of a gun
From the ashes and the embers
Like a rocket I'll ascend
Like a cry gone up for a fallen friend
I'll ascend!
[Bridge]
Every day tear down these walls
'Til cornerstones remain
Coming one step closer all the time
And although we'll never reach perfection
Always persist to try
No regrets
[Outro]
No regrets
Just rebirth
Move forward
And ignite
Incandescent
Reinvention
A new renaissance
A new fire each day
A new fire each day
Day
Day
Day
Day
Phoenix Ignition was written by Dustin Kensrue & Teppei Teranishi & Eddie Breckenridge & Riley Breckenridge.
Phoenix Ignition was produced by Thrice & Paul Miner.