# I've seen fire and I've seen rain 2 (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [June 23, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254 "2020-06-23T04:29:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 342
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6823 "2024-02-20T16:16:18Z")
Mean to me Why must you be mean to me? Can’t you see I’m nothing without you ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6824 "2024-02-20T16:21:12Z")
Oh, I asked her for water, oh she brought me gasoline Oh, I asked her for water, oh she brought me gasoline That’s the troublingest woman, that I ever seen ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6825 "2024-02-20T18:29:35Z")
Can’t you see, whoa, can’t you see What that woman, Lord, she been doin’ to me Can’t you see, can’t you see What that woman, she been doin’ to me ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6826 "2024-02-20T20:42:50Z")
I told you I was trouble You know that I’m no good ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6827 "2024-02-20T23:06:31Z")
Feelin’ better now that we’re through Feelin’ better, 'cause I’m over you I learned my lesson, it left a scar Now I see how you really are You’re no good You’re no good You’re no good Baby, you’re no good ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6828 "2024-02-20T23:32:57Z")
People ain’t no good Oh no, no, people ain’t no good Oh, they never do what I think they should No, people ain’t no good, sing it children ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6829 "2024-02-21T00:29:15Z")
All the older children Come out at night Anemic, soulless Great hunger in their eyes Unaware of the beauty That sleeps tonight ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6830 "2024-02-21T17:46:51Z")
Well the days went by all dull and gray And he didn’t think much and had little to say And when the full moon rose, he’d climb over the moat Find some people sleeping, and he’d bite their throats! Mediocre Fred Mediocre, dull Fred ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6831 "2024-02-21T20:52:18Z")
Everybody’s misused him Ripped him up and abused him Another junkie plan Pushin’ dope for the man A terrible blow but that’s how it goes A Freddy’s on the corner now If you wanna be a junkie, wow Remember Freddy’s dead ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6832 "2024-02-21T20:58:34Z")
I’ve seen the needle and the damage done A little part of it in everyone But every junkie’s like a settin’ sun ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6833 "2024-02-21T21:55:28Z")
Don’t go chasing waterfalls ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6834 "2024-02-21T23:12:25Z")
Well, there’s nothin’ that you ain’t tried To fill the emptiness inside But when you come back down, girl Still ain’t feelin’ right ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6835 "2024-02-22T00:59:18Z")
I see a hollow man, gun in hand, gun in hand, it points my way You know, he follows me everywhere and every day, I gotta get away I won’t miss him if he goes away and stays away, yeah, yeah ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6836 "2024-02-22T01:53:19Z")
The bogus man is on his way As fast as he can run He’s tired but he’ll get to you And shoot you with his gun ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6837 "2024-02-22T16:14:09Z")
I’m so tired I haven’t slept a wink I’m so tired My mind is on the blink ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6838 "2024-02-22T17:06:38Z")
I’m tired Sick and tired of love I’ve had my fill of love From below and above Tired, tired of being admired Tired of love uninspired Let’s face it, I’m tired! ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6839 "2024-02-22T20:45:35Z")
I’m too tired not to be with you I’m too sad I feel too bad and I can’t deal with anyone new So you’re hired I’ll bet you like it too It’s either that or do myself harm Stub a cigarette out on my arm I guess sex will have to do 'Cause I’m too tired not to be with you ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6840 "2024-02-22T21:44:08Z")
I am so tired (So tired) And I just can’t wait around for you I am so tired (So tired) And I always thought we’d see it through Yea ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6841 "2024-02-23T01:08:06Z")
It’s your life And you can do what you want Do what you like But please don’t keep-a me waiting Please don’t keep-a me waiting ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/6842 "2024-02-23T01:12:10Z")
Do right, use your head. Everybody must be fed. Get together, break your bread. Yes, together, that’s what I said. Do what you like. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=341) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=343)