Stoke The Fire – English Lyrics

• By: Seether
• Album: The Surface Seems So Far

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the intense world of Seether with "Stoke The Fire," a powerful track that showcases the band's signature heavy sound and emotional depth. Learning the lyrics of this song offers insight into potent expressions of anger and introspection within the hard rock genre. Its raw energy and direct language make it an engaging piece for understanding evocative English vocabulary and rock idioms.

[English]

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♪ FEEL MY PAIN AND YOUR WHIMPERS OF BROKEN MIND ♪

♪ AND SLOW I FADE AS THE DARKNESS INSIDE YOU SHINES ♪

♪ I PROMISE NOT TO FIGHT IF YOU SAY YOU DON'T LIKE IT ♪

♪ I'LL BET YOU CAN'T, I BET YOU CAN'T ♪

♪ A PROMISE SO SUBLIME AS TO KEEP YOU ENLIGHTENED ♪

♪ I'LL BET YOU CAN'T, I BET YOU CAN'T ♪

♪ I PROMISE NOT TO FIGHT IF YOU SAY YOU DON'T LIKE IT ♪

♪ TAKING AND TAKING FROM THE RICH AND THE RESTLESS ♪

♪ YOUR SHAMELESS POISON GAMES (I JUST GOT TO BE FAMOUS) ♪

♪ YOU'RE JADED AND BROKEN LIKE THE POOR AND THE WRETCHED ♪

♪ BUT TIME WILL SOUR MILK JUST THE SAME (I JUST GOT TO BE FAMOUS) ♪

♪ I PROMISE NOT TO FIGHT IF YOU SAY YOU DON'T LIKE IT ♪

♪ I'LL BET YOU CAN'T, I BET YOU CAN'T ♪

♪ A PROMISE SO SUBLIME AS TO KEEP YOU ENLIGHTENED ♪

♪ I'LL BET YOU CAN'T, I BET YOU CAN'T ♪

♪ I PROMISE NOT TO FIGHT IF YOU SAY YOU DON'T LIKE IT ♪

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♪ WELL, WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE? ♪

♪ WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE NOW? ♪

♪ ♪

♪ WELL, WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE? ♪

♪ (NONE OF THEM) ♪

♪ WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE? ♪

♪ (NONE OF THEM) ♪

♪ WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE? ♪

♪ (NONE OF THEM) ♪

♪ WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE? ♪

♪ ♪

♪ I JUST GOT TO BE FAMOUS ♪

♪ I PROMISE NOT TO FIGHT IF YOU SAY YOU DON'T LIKE IT ♪

♪ I'LL BET YOU CAN'T, I BET YOU CAN'T ♪

♪ A PROMISE SO SUBLIME AS TO KEEP YOU ENLIGHTENED ♪

♪ I'LL BET YOU CAN'T, I BET YOU CAN'T ♪

♪ I PROMISE NOT TO FIGHT IF YOU SAY YOU DON'T LIKE IT ♪

♪ I'LL BET YOU CAN'T, I BET YOU CAN'T ♪

♪ A PROMISE SO SUBLIME AS TO KEEP YOU ENLIGHTENED ♪

♪ ♪

♪ WELL, WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE? ♪

♪ (NONE OF THEM) ♪

♪ WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE? ♪

♪ (NONE OF THEM) ♪

♪ WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE? ♪

♪ (NONE OF THEM) ♪

♪ WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE? ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
stoke /stoʊk/ B2	verb - to supply fuel to; to encourage or excite
fire /faɪər/ A1	noun - the process of burning; passion or strong emotion
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
darkness /ˈdɑːrknəs/ B1	noun - the absence of light
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ A2	noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something verb - to assure someone that one will definitely do something
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to take part in a physical altercation
taking /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ A2	verb - to get or receive something
shame /ʃeɪm/ B1	noun - a painful feeling of humiliation or distress
poison /ˈpɔɪzn/ B1	noun - a substance that is harmful or fatal when ingested
jaded /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ B2	adjective - tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - damaged or not in working order
wretched /ˈrɛtʃɪd/ C1	adjective - in a very unhappy or unfortunate state
sour /saʊər/ A2	adjective - having an unpleasant taste or smell
sublime /səˈlaɪm/ C1	adjective - of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
enlightened /ɪnˈlaɪtənd/ C1	adjective - having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
famous /ˈfeɪməs/ B1	adjective - known and regarded with admiration by many people

Key Grammar Structures

• FEEL MY PAIN AND YOUR WHIMPERS OF BROKEN MIND

  ➔ Present Imperative

  ➔ The verb 'FEEL' is in the imperative mood, used to give a command or make a request. It directly addresses the listener.

• I PROMISE NOT TO FIGHT IF YOU SAY YOU DON'T LIKE IT

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ This is a Type 1 conditional sentence, indicating a probable result if a certain condition is met. 'IF' introduces the condition, and the main clause expresses the likely outcome.

• I'LL BET YOU CAN'T, I BET YOU CAN'T

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will'

  ➔ The phrase uses 'I'LL BET' (contraction of 'I will bet') to express a future action or prediction. It’s a common way to make a challenge or wager.

• TAKING AND TAKING FROM THE RICH AND THE RESTLESS

  ➔ Present Continuous for Repeated Actions

  ➔ The present continuous tense ('TAKING') is used here to describe repeated actions, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the activity.

• WHO'S GONNA STOKE THE FIRE NOW?

  ➔ Contraction and Question Formation

  ➔ The contraction 'WHO'S' (short for 'who is') is used in question formation. The phrase 'GONNA' is a colloquial contraction of 'going to', indicating future intention.