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Gang of Youths - What Can I Do If the Fire Goes Out?
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
David Leaupepe
David Leaupepe
Lead Vocals
Donnie Borzestowski
Donnie Borzestowski
Drums
Joji Malani
Joji Malani
Lead Guitar
Jung Kim
Jung Kim
Guitar
Max Dunn
Max Dunn
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
David Leaupepe
David Leaupepe
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gang of Youths
Gang of Youths
Producer
Adrian Breakspear
Adrian Breakspear
Producer
Peter Katis
Peter Katis
Mixing Engineer
Joe Lambert
Joe Lambert
Mastering Engineer
Lewis Mitchell
Lewis Mitchell
Additional Engineer
David Leaupepe
David Leaupepe
Additional Engineer
Josh Pearson
Josh Pearson
Assistant Engineer
Peter Holz
Peter Holz
Additional Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
This is the sound of a soul in tune
To the selfish desire for a soul made new
It's a savage desire for a soul untamed
Let the feeling of cryin' and the prayers unleash
[Verse 2]
Do I throw my clothes in the fire?
Do I throw my hopes in the fire?
Do those things grow in the fire?
Or burn just to keep me compliant?
Could you still show me a way?
Could you still show me a light?
'Cause I was only a kid when I fell
And you tossed me aside
Hey!
[Verse 3]
What can I do if the fire goes out?
[Verse 4]
'Cause I dunno if I can live without
[Verse 5]
I wanna taste to see if the Lord is good
I wanna know if I'm heard and if I'm understood
See if a savage desire some stupid thing
Or if heaven desire somethin' deep within
[Verse 6]
Do I throw my clothes in the fire?
Do I throw my hopes in the fire?
Do those things grow in the fire?
Or burn just to keep me alive?
Can you still show me a way?
Can you still show me a light?
'Cause I was only a kid when I fell
And you left me behind
Oh!
[Verse 7]
What can I do if the fire goes out?
[Verse 8]
'Cause I dunno if I can live without
Written by: David Leaupepe

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