There's a fire raging all over this world
And it's almost out of control
In its flames, many die, and the rest are enslaved
Behind the wall where the plains onward roll
And I watched you so closely, my misguided friend
As you daily go on your way
Oh, you claim to be fighting the fire, my friend
But I see most of your time you spend
Fighting
Fighting
Fighting the fireman
Nearly half of this world in the bleak ashes lies
Were completely destroyed by the flames
Are the freedoms and rights of a million poor souls
And on people like you rest the blame
'Cause I've heard you speak out so strongly, my friend
Against those who are trying to fight
Oh, you claim to be fighting the fire, my friend
But I see most of your time you spend
Fighting
Fighting
Fighting the fireman
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Tyranny to tyranny
Will we silently watch as America falls
Or proudly stand up to be free
And I know what you're thinking, my non-violent friend
As you stand there with matches in hand
Oh, you claim to be fighting the fire, my friend
But I see most of your time you spend
Fighting
Fighting
Fighting the fireman