The Moth
Dancing with Desire: The Moth's Flame of Passion
Lyrics
The moth don't care when he sees the flame
The moth is indifferent to the danger of the flame.
He might get burned but he's in the game
Despite the risk of getting hurt, the moth is actively involved in pursuing the flame.
And once he's in he can't go back, and
Once committed, the moth cannot retreat from its course.
Beat his wings 'til he burns them black
The moth continues its pursuit, even if it results in harm to its wings.
No the moth don't care when he sees the flame
Reiteration of the moth's indifference to the flame's danger.
No the moth don't care when he sees the flame
Repeated emphasis on the moth's disregard for the flame's consequences.
The moth don't care if the flame is real
The moth is unconcerned about whether the flame is genuine.
'Cause flame and moth got a sweetheart deal
There's a mutually beneficial relationship between the flame and the moth.
And nothing fuels a good flirtation
Intense emotions like need, anger, and desperation fuel the attraction between the moth and the flame.
Like need and anger and desperation
Explanation of what stimulates a strong connection between the moth and the flame.
No the moth don't care if the flame is real
The moth remains indifferent to whether the flame is authentic or not.
No the moth don't care if the flame is real
Reiteration of the moth's indifference to the authenticity of the flame.
So come on let's go ready or not
An invitation or encouragement to move forward, regardless of readiness.
'Cause there's a flame I know hotter than hot
Introduction of a metaphorical hotter flame that adds excitement.
And with a fuse that's so thoroughly shot
Describing the intense and unpredictable nature of the new flame.
Away
Suggesting a departure or escape.
The moth don't care if the flame burns low
The moth is indifferent even if the flame weakens or diminishes.
'Cause moth believes in an afterglow
The moth believes in a lingering positive aftermath despite a fading flame.
And flames are never douzed completely
Assurance that flames are never fully extinguished.
All you really need is a love of heat
Expressing that a passion for warmth is all that's necessary.
No, the moth don't care if the flame burns low
Reiteration of the moth's indifference to a low-burning flame.
No, the moth don't care if the flame burns low
Repeated emphasis on the moth's indifference to a fading flame.
So come on let's go ready or not
Encouragement to move forward, regardless of readiness (repeated from line 15).
'Cause there's a flame I know hotter than hot
Reintroduction of the metaphorical hotter flame (repeated from line 16).
And with a fuse that's so thoroughly shot
Describing the intense and unpredictable nature of the reintroduced flame (repeated from line 17).
Away
Suggesting a departure or escape (repeated from line 18).
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