House On Fire

Igniting Life's Wall: Gary Cain's 'House On Fire' Meaning
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Lyrics

Wastin time but I can't ever waste enough

Expressing the feeling of wasting time, with an acknowledgment that it's challenging to waste enough.

It gets me high but I don't never touch the stuff

Feeling a sense of euphoria or excitement, despite avoiding certain substances.

Feel the fire but I can't shake the creeping rust

Sensing a burning passion but struggling to overcome the gradual decay or deterioration.

Times I try but I just fill my hands with dust

Attempts to achieve something, but ultimately the efforts result in failure or futility.


Time has come along at last to face that wall against your back

Acknowledging the arrival of a decisive moment, facing a challenging situation with no escape.

I've been waiting long enough to light it up

Expressing impatience after a prolonged wait, ready to ignite a significant change.

Set this house on fire

Emphasizing the desire to set ablaze a metaphorical "house" representing a stagnant or unfulfilling situation.

Set this house on fire

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Set this house on fire

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I can't wait no more to light it up

An urgent declaration that the time to bring about change has arrived.


Days march on, months are gone years turn hands to stone

Reflecting on the passage of time, highlighting the inexorable march of days and the impact on one's life.

Ticking clock writes your song if you don't write your own

Stressing the importance of creating one's own narrative, as opposed to letting time dictate the story.


Groove is a grind every gift becomes a curse

Describing the struggle where every positive aspect turns into a burden or challenge.

A hundred thousand lines don't make a single verse

Contrasting a vast number of experiences (lines) that do not contribute meaningfully to one's life.


Time has come along at last to face that wall against your back

Reiteration of facing a metaphorical wall, emphasizing the need to confront challenges head-on.

I've been waiting long enough to light it up

Expressing impatience after a prolonged wait, ready to set in motion a transformative process.

Set this House on fire

Repeating the desire to metaphorically set the house on fire, underscoring the urgency of change.

Set this House on fire

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Set this House on fire

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I can't wait no more to light it up

Reiterating the immediate need for change, suggesting the impatience to initiate a significant transformation.


Time has come along at last to face that wall against your back

Reiterating the arrival of a decisive moment, emphasizing the inevitability of facing challenges.

I've been waiting long enough to light it up

Expressing impatience after a prolonged wait, ready to set ablaze a metaphorical stagnation.

Set this House on fire

Repeating the desire to set the house on fire, highlighting the readiness to embrace change.

Set this House on fire

-

Set this House on fire

-

I can't wait no more to light it up

Reiterating the urgent need for change, emphasizing the readiness to initiate a significant transformation.

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