Ever feel like you're stuck in a chaotic rhythm you can't escape from? This piece from Jim Morrison and The Doors captures that exact feeling. The lyrics paint a picture of someone overwhelmed by life's wild pace—a taxi from Africa, a grand hotel, a party, and an unsettling return to routine. All these elements symbolize the noise and chaos surrounding him. Morrison's protagonist is tired, lost in sleepless nights, and unable to find a good mood, reflecting a deep fatigue and despair. His disdain for "stinky boots" suggests a rejection of the mundane and worn-out parts of life. It's a raw look at feeling burned out in a world that's constantly moving in all directions.
The World on Fire
Lyrics
The world on fire
Taxi from Africa
The grand hotel
He was drunk
A big party last night
Back, going back
In all directions
Sleeping these insane hours
I'll never wake up
In a good mood again
I'm sick of these stinky boots
Writer(s): Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Raymond D Manzarek, Robert A Krieger
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Doors Music Company
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