PYRO – English Lyrics

• By: Shinedown
• Album: ATTENTION ATTENTION

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to connect with the culture and emotions behind the words. Shinedown's "PYRO" offers a powerful and emotional exploration of family dynamics, using vivid metaphors like 'burnout' and 'pyro.' By delving into the lyrics, you can learn vocabulary related to personality, family, and introspection, all while experiencing the raw energy of modern rock. The song's clear and passionate vocals make it a great choice for listeners looking to improve their English listening skills with authentic and emotionally charged content.

[English]

Where did it all begin?

My parents,

their parents,

Mother,

Father,

You look them in the eye and swear

that you will never become them.

You look in the mirror and see

that that's exactly who you are.

There's thirty seconds left, what's gonna happen next?

You'd better watch your step, the wicked they don't ever rest

Yeah, they don't ever rest

Ain't nothin' cut and dry, no retro overdrive

I cut the fuse, it's live, I'll feel it when the doves cry

Yeah, when the doves cry

What can you do?

Bringin' you down

When your momma is a burnout

And your daddy is a pyro

'Cause they just want to light it on fire

And they just want to let it all burn

And they just want to light it on fire

And they just want to let it all burn

Set fire to the family tree

And set fire to the family tree

It's never one and done, it's only just begun

And now the inmates are runnin' the asylum

Runnin' the asylum

Am I a head case? Did I inherit this?

Am I a hypocrite to say that I

ain't feelin' this (No, no, no, no, no!)

'Cause I ain't feelin' this (No, no, no, no, no, no, no!)

What can you do?

Where can you go?

When your momma is a burnout

And your daddy is a pyro

'Cause they just want to light it on fire

And they just want to let it all burn

And they just want to light it on fire

And they just want to let it all burn

Set fire to the family tree

Set fire to the family tree

What can you do?

Where can you go?

When your momma is a burnout

And your daddy is a pyro

'Cause they just want to light it on fire

And they just want to let it all burn

And they just want to light it on fire

And they just want to let it all burn

Set fire to the family tree

Set fire to the family tree

Set fire to the family tree

Set fire to the family tree

Set fire to the family tree!

Set fire to the family tree!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
pyro /ˈpaɪroʊ/ B2	noun - a person who starts fires, often with a fascination for fire
burnout /ˈbɜːrnaʊt/ C1	noun - a state of physical or emotional exhaustion, often due to prolonged stress
light /laɪt/ A1	verb - to set on fire or ignite noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
fire /faɪr/ A1	noun - the phenomenon of combustion, producing heat and light verb - to discharge or shoot
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to be damaged or destroyed by fire
family /ˈfæməli/ A1	noun - a group of people related by blood or marriage
tree /triː/ A1	noun - a woody perennial plant, typically having a single trunk
inherit /ɪnˈherɪt/ B1	verb - to receive money, possessions, or traits from someone who has died
hypocrite /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/ B2	noun - a person who pretends to have qualities or beliefs that they do not actually possess
asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ C1	noun - an institution for the care of people with mental illnesses
wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ B1	adjective - evil or morally wrong
retro /ˈrɛtroʊ/ B2	adjective - relating to the past, especially in style or fashion
fuse /fjuːz/ B1	noun - a safety device that interrupts an electric current verb - to join or blend together
dove /dʌv/ A1	noun - a symbol of peace, often a bird
inmate /ˈɪnmeɪt/ B2	noun - a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital