The Story
I normally write love songs, but this one is more of a response to events that are happening that we are supposed to live with.
Lyrics
Swallow The Flame By Mac Martin & Peter B. Gallagher You’ve got a terrible feeling, You’re trying to resist Feels like a burning fire It’s givin' you the fits It started like a low-grade fever Now the heat consumes your soul You’ve got a terrible feeling Your heart is gonna explode Maybe it’s some kind of psychosis Messin' with Your brain Because you feel like the clown in the circus Who swallows the flame Voices screaming in Your ear. Everything sounds like a lie Out of all the static you hear Upon what should you rely? They promised you a hope, a future Is that what’s in store really? You’re feeling insecure In this bully democracy So, you’re trying to be as nice as you can To everyone you meet When you smile it just means you’re happy There’s really nothing more to see But now you’re looking o’er your shoulder Is someone surveilling thee? When will this all be over Because it’s damn sure killing you and me What on earth is happening Is this an alternate reality Now UFO’s are hovering To watch this comedy It’s a comedy It’s a comedy, It’s a tragic comedy When you hear sounds of the sirens Circling the scene Sounds like somebody’s sighing At the same time, you hear their screams Should you jump in action? Should you stand up and be seen? Or just stay here smoldering While the world burns endlessly It must be some kind of psychosis Messing with your brain ‘Cause you feel like the clown in the Circus Who swallows the flame Swallow the flame Swallow the flame Shut up and swallow the flame