"Streets On Fire"- Lupe Fiasco

[Blackneo1808]

I really wished Lupe made a short movie about this track. Great album, classic.

[mnmbestbuys08]

A brief history for first-time viewers,The Streets are a fictional seductress who lures young men to her side. She promises them money, fame, and respect. She's depicted as a beautiful woman, who's in reality a demon in a dress. She's the main lover of The Game, but is known to be intimate with all those who take her offer of working her, the streets. The Game is a man with a skull as a head, and dollar signs for eyes. He represents the drugs, the dealers, etc. He's been the downfall of many men

[MzArielWilliams]

Woohoo So can someone tell me what this song is about? Is it about Hiv/Aids? (Im bad at trying to figure out what songs mean)

[guyver11000]

@MzArielWilliams in a way yea it does talk about hiv

[xXLogicalArgumentsXx]

@MzArielWilliams Disagree with what OtherSideOfSanity says

I believe it's about the government/this corrupt democracy which we call home. I believe the song is very similar to 1984 (if you've read that).

The "disease" that can't be stopped and leaves no mark is a totalitarian government.

We can EASILY see that it is talking about some sort of dystopia/controlling force in the SECOND VERSE.

The first verse is ... well I believe it's also talking about a dystopia, but that's more of a stretch

[shortyxlo7]

@xXLogicalArgumentsXx No disrespect, but OtherSideOfSanity is correct. "The Streets" IS a devilish girl and is married to "The Game" (which is basically the Devil) Since Food and Liquor Lupe has described the life of Michael Young History (My Cool Young History a.k.a. "The Cool") and His affair with "The Streets" The Cool album just goes into more detail of the story .. Thats why Lupe is the greatest and The Cool is the best album ever. Listen to Real Recognize Real my man

[iSkyexx]

This song is amazing. The lyrics are pure genius. This song goes in deep with the truth about issue's the world faces. Amazing song.

[kidofdasouth]

@iSkyexx yes i definitely agreed.... a message in the song

[Marshunna1andOnly]

I swear when i first heard this song i thought it was about more than just aids... like some end of the world type stuff.

The beginning, The verses, The bridge the whole song...

man haunting and scary.

" Death is on the tip of her tongue and dangers at the tip of her fingers. Streets are on fire tonight." " and she likes it and she loves it, the sadness, the madness" etc.

[20musicfreak20]

TRUTH!!! thats right my man

[20musicfreak20]

calling lupe a rapper is like calling jesus a good guy

[Chrisco318]

We need 2 know where we're headed b4 we go. Tha truth I Luv it a reality check 4real. Sorry bout tha 1st post miss some words Dam Texting! :0)

[Chrisco318]

Truth I Luv it this a reality check we need 2 where we're headed b4 go. I see there has been a change n this video New Pics. cuz I watched it 2 months ago & some of tha pics. wasn't there bit it's still an eye opener.  Thanks!

[OuttoLunch2552]

woa, woa at 4:06 it shows Steve Jobs died, when was this video made O.O

[travelyoja]

@OuttoLunch2552

This vid was uploaded in Sept 2010, a year before he died. Brilliant picture, that.

[namz2k11]

@OuttoLunch2552 he died at october 5th

[AxelKacoutie]

Check out my version of this song! Better?

[Boiztoyz]

@AxelKacoutie no



[DreDaXtraTerrestrial]

great visuals for an incredible song. it really gave me chills

[MrBCobbs]

Lupe is more than a rapper

[kiendo64]

this shit was so sick it froze my computer

[GeminimagerRS]

Goosebumps on every goosebump-able part of me.

[IgnorantBliss90]

This song is anything you make it into. That's the beauty of a Lupe Fiasco song...it has more then one meaning. Nigga even said it himself.

[Jamiroquaimusicfan27]

the pictures u used flow nicely with the song. good job n great job wit timing

[shaheednaseer3]

the pics flowed nicely and timing was great

[detoliverboy]

great vid!

[Fr3edOM919]

TOUCHE LUPE

[FSUWarchant]

One of my favorite Lu tracks ever...wish they made a vid for this...it would have to be on some "District 9" type shit...would've been mad ill

[mkendall8]

u cant not like this song.

[713Tretre]

I feel like the songs bout conformity...could be wrong....just sayin

[cassie7373]

this is a great video for a great song!

[HipHop4Life210]

Damn its easy to hate Lupe Fiasco since he makes 90% or all rappers look bad

Dude should be the most hater rapper there ever was

But Ive never actually heard of a Lupe hater I guess when your that talented and skiled its impossible for you to be denied

[aries4581]

@HipHop4Life210 i definately feel what youre saying but you would be shocked at the vast amounts of people ive come acrossed that that didnt like his music...hell some even said that he (LUPE) has no lyrics lmao smh....some ppl just dont understand...im from cali and im all for the hyphy movement but WE need to start a new movement.......THE NEVER DUMB IT DOWN MOVEMENT!!!!!!!

[Pikesdenny]

@ARxELETRiCStOrM disease the virus is spreading in all directions. what disease could that be no safe ZONE,CURE or PROTECTION? and your not wrong but this song isn't just about his personal life its about the whole world and how f*cked up it is like he said in his song beautiful laser (two ways) by the way he wrote this song after thinking about committing suicide.

[weezyfb93]

hey where did u get the pick of the chick wit the sunglasses n the blood on her lip?

[whateverman181]

@weezyfb93 That is actually one of the press photos for the album "The Cool'. The woman is called "The Streets" and is one of the 3 characters from the album. The other characters are the "The Game" and "The Cool aka Michael Young History."

[hideeoh65]

master of lyrics and beats that play in your head all day

[xBr0wnNin0]

Glamour, not galore.

[xBr0wnNin0]

@Pikesdenny This song is about a fictional character Lupe created named The Streets. She's an immortal seductress that leads men and young boys into a life of ruin, promising them fame, galore, and cool. The song "The Coolest" was about Michael Young History (Aka The Cool) and his love affair with The Streets.

[QueenB816]

@xBr0wnNin0 Your response just made me love this song even more & ive been in love with it since the album dropped. This album is genius!

[Pikesdenny]

this song is about aids and everything else in this world that is promoted for death to kill you you listen to the music with your mind and you'll see

[ARxELETRiCStOrM]

@Pikesdenny Ur Stupid lupe fiasco made this song for 'The Cool' series if u listen to his songs and what hes done in the past and his father dying during the creation of the album you'll understand what his lyrics say. ( he's the most underrated mc's of all time give him credit for his songs and REALLY understand what hes saying)

[Pikesdenny]

the street are full of disease trouble and pain amazing song lupe this is 1 of my favorites.

[gwenndob]

hey lupe, hire this person to help you!!!!

[crazylatino16]

what cd is this song on?

[BIGMrighthere]

@crazylatino16 the cool

[630alpha]

@crazylatino16 2007's 'The Cool'

[shaheednaseer3]

this is a very creative video a definite masterpiece just how i saw the song in my head thanks

[iSkyexx]

God, why hasn't he made an official music video for this song!!? It's flipping amazing! And the lyrics are genius, so true.

[IknowUThinkImCool]

my goodness gracious..

what a SUPERBLY AWESOMELY INCREDIBLY WONDERFULLY SSICKK video!

i love it

[iloveafg123]

woooooo too gooooooooooood

[ISeenACar87]

Amazing song, thank you for doing it justice! :)

[HummingBird175]

Awesome video! love it!

[RossRida555]

Sick ass song wit smart verse that we r all used to

[4everyung06]

i love your videos !!

[artistethabeast]

@4everyung06 Thank you!

[mkendall8]

@artistethabeast yeah i like your vids too! it works wit it.

[macodj94]

@4everyung06 wow

[AxelKacoutie]

@4everyung06 maybe you''l like mine too? /watch?v=ThI3_IrhvnU