Hanson - World's On Fire Lyrics






Standing cold and scared on top of the hill
Then came the moment when I lost my will
I prayed for mercy, please don't take me away
Voices in the distance, beautiful
Somebody's calling beyond control
Have you ever felt desperation?
This whole world is filled with loss
We will regret it when we sleep
Promises never meant to keep
When all of the shadows lead
As a good man's hiding a dream
Do they know that the world's on fire?

Time has a price we can't afford
An empty glass and an open door
You get what you paid for in sweat
And a voice says please don't forget

Do they know that the world's on fire?
Do they know that the time is now?
Do they know that you gotta stand up, stand up
Let your voice speak out
Do they know that it's time?

Caught in a maze you can't escape
The flickering lights, and the colored lens
The walls that we build just close in
Until we decide to begin
Are we distracted by the sun?
The gleaming jewels, and the beating drums
Is it going the distance we fear?
Have you heard that we're already here?

Do they know that the world's on fire?
Do they know that the time is now?
Do they know that you gotta stand up, stand up
Let your voice speak out
Do they know that the world's on fire?
Do they know that the time is here?
Do they know that you gotta stand up, stand up
Let your voice be clear
Do they know that it's time?

Some will say we've gone too far
We're on the edge and in too deep
Some will say we're too far gone
You can't erase the tragedy





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  1. S.... L....

    I haven't listened to this song in a while, and it's just hitting me that although they wrote it 8 years ago, this could so easily the be theme song for 2017! It's so ridiculously relevant to the state of the world currently. It's got such an energy and fight to it- I love it so so much <3

  2. L.... L....

    I love this song ( as usual )

  3. k.... ....

    this song is so energetic, love it

  4. �.... �....

    COOL SONG! AMAZING GUYS:) HANSON- THE BEST GROUP! WELCOME TO UKRAINE!

  5. L.... S....

    OMFG, Love it, love it *-*

  6. L.... R....

    Still feel that same rush I got when I bought my first cd of them "This time around" whenever I listen to their songs. Thanks for putting this up. What an incredible song from and incredibly talented band

  7. b.... ....

    q bueno! ya salio el nuevo material de ellos! aca en argentina ya no llega mas nada, una lastima porque es la mejor banda q escuche...

  8. a.... ....

    @pubbisk that they were not all married LOL ;)

  9. T.... ....

    R u on crack now?

  10. t.... ....

    i love...all the things they create!! so i love this song!

  11. r.... ....

    This song is fantastic! [2] The lyric, the melody, the voices... in short, everything is amazing about this song! Everybody could pay attention to this lyric and would understand more what they wanna say and try to make the difference in the world. We have to make the difference and THE TIME IS NOW! ("Do they know that the worlds on fire?
    Do they know that the time is now?...") Let's do it! Go Hanson, and I AM WITH YOU (SINCE 1997 FOREVER)!

  12. A.... V....

    this song is fantastically AMAZING! Hanson's never disappoint!!

  13. k.... ....

    yeah something like that haha

  14. a.... ....

    its the piano keys.

  15. k.... ....

    i guess i'm saying it has all the things in it that you love about their music.

  16. k.... ....

    this is a very good Hanson song, by that i mean it's really good and totally Hanson.....lol i dono how to put what i'm trying to say does anyone get what i mean?

  17. k.... ....

    Love the song. Does anyone else hear someone whistling to the song at 1:37 ?? It's only for two second or so...but I keep hearing it..and I actually kind of think that would be cool to add lol...*sigh* haven't seen them live since 2006...I friggin miss it.

  18. k.... ....

    Heard this song live recently and the energy several of you described feeling from this song is even larger in person. It's really great the direction the new album is headed.

  19. C.... ....

    crystalblue904 -- hahaha weird feeling of energy is the best way to describe it
    but its awesome!
    I will listen to it when I am down I reckon it'd be a great pick me up!

  20. c.... ....

    simplyjustchrissy-- I totally agree! it just fills me with a really weird feeling of.... energy, or something lol

  21. C.... ....

    It kind of motivates me and makes me feel good when I listen to it! hahaha I dont know why
    *dances*

  22. C.... S....

    Edward Cullen is litterally nothing compared to Taylor Hanson :) he's such a beautiful man :) Tay all the way hehe

  23. x.... ....

    I saw them last night too, I had such a good time! I love their new music! Everything was good last night!

  24. c.... ....

    Best band ever :D cant wait till you guys come to Glasgow, yous better be here next year!

    xxxx

  25. L.... ....

    I'm going to see them on Friday . I can not wait !!!!!!!

  26. C.... ....

    Im jealous!

  27. A.... P....

    Ah A nother great so by the best band ever I love you guys.

  28. C.... ....

    Wow, JUST WOW!!!
    FUCK YEAH THIS IS AWESOME!!!!
    someone buy me the album :( Im from Australia!!! WAHHH!!

  29. C.... n....

    voy a llorar d emocioooooooooon... k chidooooooo gracias... no saben como he esperado por algo nuevo

  30. L.... ....

    guys, like always, u r the best! thank u for making such great music!

  31. L.... M....

    Man this song drives me crazyyyy ! This new album is the best since a very long time......Hanson are back at their best !!!

  32. m.... ....

    i seriously can't stop listening to this song and "waiting for this"! love it!!!!

  33. s.... ....

    Gosh this is such a lovely song. It soars. Hanson does the anthemic thing so well.

  34. c.... e....

    love it

  35. C.... A....

    Great song!!
    Stand Up, Stand Up!

  36. F.... ....

    I LOVEEEEEEEEE

  37. s.... ....

    amazing song!! thanks for posting.... still waiting for my ep to arrive and so i was very excited to get to hear the whole song!!

  38. j.... ....

    This might be the best song they've ever done. Great music plus a great message.

  39. S.... ....

    God,this is such a great song!
    Just another Penny and me,mmbop, and great divide!