Discover the story of the song > Give the Anarchist a Cigarette – Chumbawamba

The song is about an anarchist who wants to start a fire but needs some help to do it. The protagonist suggests giving them a cigarette as a metaphor for giving them a little push to start the fire. They criticize the spoilt and forgetful anarchist who is stuck in the past and refuse to change with the times. The chorus repeats that every fire needs a little bit of help, emphasizing the need for collaboration and support to bring about change.