Forest Fire
Forest Fire

Dead Kennedys - Forest Fire Lyrics

Punk
Feb 26, 2001
346
Forest Fire Music Video

Forest Fire Lyrics

No junk food, just earthly goods
I ate weird berries in the woods
Now I'm seeing colors, I'm getting higher
I think I'll start a forest fire

There's a forest fire climbin' the hill
Burning wealthy California homes
Better run run run run run run from the fire

But some of us stay and watch
And we think of your insurance costs
And we laugh laugh laugh laugh laugh laugh at your lives

Windows covered with bars
Security guards
Is that a house or a fortress?
Against the rest of the world

Windows covered with bars
Security guards
Is that a house or a prison, how you gonna get out?

Electric bull and your tennis courts
Pink sports cars and your boats
Getting fried fried fried fried fried fried by the fire

Windows covered with bars
Floodlights for the yard
It's a pleasure to watch you
Watch it all melt

But hey!
What about the cocaine
Stockpiled in the basement?
Be a hero and save it
You know you're gonna need it

Where's your brand new pretty wife?
She might still be inside
Either save her or your cocaine from the fire

But the gates and doors are locked
'Cause the burglar alarms went off
Ever wonder why we laugh laugh at your lives?

Windows covered with bars
Fences spiked with barbed wire
Never looked so helpless
Engulfed in flames

Cameras watchin' the walls
Don't forget the dogs
Now you're trapped in your prison how you gonna get out?

Yee-ah!
See the gerbil run run run run run run run run run
Run run run run run run run run run
Run run run run run run run run run from the fire

Writer(s): JELLO BIAFRA
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is the main songwriter for 'Forest Fire' by Dead Kennedys?

    'Forest Fire' was written by Jello Biafra, who was the lead singer and primary songwriter for the Dead Kennedys.

  2. In which album does 'Forest Fire' appear?

    'Forest Fire' is a track from the Dead Kennedys' album 'Plastic Surgery Disasters', which was released in 1982.

  3. What notable themes are present in 'Forest Fire' by Dead Kennedys?

    The song 'Forest Fire' explores themes of societal disparity and critiques the lifestyles of the wealthy. It highlights the contrast between material wealth and vulnerability, using imagery of a forest fire threatening affluent households.

  4. What is the structure of the song 'Forest Fire'?

    'Forest Fire' follows a structure typical of punk rock songs, featuring repetitive and fast-paced lyrics. The song uses strong, vivid imagery to deliver its message, enhanced by Dead Kennedys' signature gritty sound.

  5. How does 'Forest Fire' fit into the musical style of Dead Kennedys?

    'Forest Fire' embodies the hardcore punk style of the Dead Kennedys with its rapid pace, intense delivery, and biting social commentary. It's consistent with the band's reputation for tackling political and social issues through their music.

  6. Who produced 'Plastic Surgery Disasters', the album featuring 'Forest Fire'?

    'Plastic Surgery Disasters' was produced by the Dead Kennedys along with punk record producer Thom Wilson. Geza X was also given special thanks for additional production contributions.

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