I grabbed my torch and started up a fire
I really don’t know why you told us a lie
I see your cards and I know your type
But I hope you’re not around when I draw my gun
You light a match to my Winston
I’ve been known to be on my own
All you see is the lights on the road
You’re running things, you’re running home, yeah
Whiskey on my breath, God’ll be my witness
Yeah, I done seen you do things that left a foul taste
I don’t like things done the wrong way
No, I don’t like things done the wrong way
Whoa, we know
I’ll start a riot in the middle of the night
I will defend my home
And start a riot in the middle of the night
(Woo, woo)
I will defend my home
And start a riot in the middle of the night
I grabbed my torch and started up afire
Really don’t think that we’re gonna survive, yeah
You seem smart like you know my type
But I hope you’re not around when I draw my gun
Light a match to my Winston
I been holding my tongue too long
All you see is the lights on the road
You running things, you’re running home, yeah
Whiskey on my breath, God’ll be my witness
I done seen you do things that left a foul taste
And I don’t like things done the wrong way
No, I don’t like things done the wrong way
Whoa, we know
I’ll start a riot in the middle of the night
I will defend my home
And start a riot in the middle of the night
(Woo, woo)
I will defend my home
And start a riot in the middle of the night
In the night, I’ve seen the worst of the war
In the night, I’ve seen the worst of the war
Come on
Whoa, we know
I’ll start a riot in the middle of the night
I will defend my home
And start a riot in the middle of the night
(Woo, woo)
I will defend my home
And start a riot in the middle of the night
Unpacking the Fire: A Deep Dive into “Riot”
“Riot” by Brown, Kane is a powerful anthem of defiance and self-preservation. The song uses vivid imagery—torches, fire, and gun metaphors—to capture the intense emotions that arise when trust is broken. The recurring motif of starting a riot in the middle of the night reinforces the idea of standing one’s ground and defending what matters most. Through lines about whiskey, holding your tongue, and the “worst of the war,” the lyrics evoke a sense of personal struggle and resilience in the face of betrayal. The song’s raw honesty and gripping narrative pull listeners into a world where survival and loyalty are paramount.
Song Credits
- Artist: Brown, Kane
- Release Year: 2024