Billy Joel (1989)
Billy Joel’s song “We Didn’t Start the Fire” reflects on significant historical events and cultural references from 1949 to 1989, emphasizing that the challenges faced by his generation were not caused by them but were ongoing issues. The rapid-fire lyrics serve as a commentary on the tumultuous nature of history and the continuity of societal problems across generations.
“We didn’t start the fire
It was always burning since the world’s been turning
We didn’t start the fire
No, we didn’t light it but we’re trying to fight it”
