House on fire
Embers of Reflection: Ian Frandsen's House on Fire Meaning
Lyrics
Did you mean to set the house on fire
Questioning if the act of setting the house on fire was intentional.
Lower expectations bring the embers out
Suggesting that lowering expectations can ignite emotions.
By the ending of the morning its night we both hate
Describing a period where the morning transforms into a night disliked by both.
And by the ending of the night well both go our separate ways
Anticipating a separation by the end of the night.
I breathe
Expressing personal breathing.
you feel
Indicating the partner's improved feelings.
even better now
Highlighting an enhanced emotional state.
My chest
Referring to the speaker's chest.
My breath
Emphasizing the reliability of the speaker's breath.
never let me down
Acknowledging the consistent support of the partner.
I wrote this song at the bottom of the pit
The song was created during a challenging period.
If I get any closer then I swear we might get
Potential intimacy if the speaker gets closer.
Too twisted in the sentence and loses all the sentiment
Cautioning against losing sentiment due to complexity.
Sweet mental degradation you can take another hit
Describing the impact of mental degradation.
Next time
Suggesting collaboration in the future.
both side
Encouraging unity or partnership.
break bread with the coastline
Sharing a meal with the coastline, possibly metaphorical.
I swear
Reassuring that everything will be fine.
it's alright
Expressing acceptance or agreement.
blood bank on the small size
Referring to a small-sized blood bank, possibly metaphorical.
I wrote this song about a girl who don't exist
Song inspired by a non-existent girl.
7 weeks sober from her 10 years in
Describing a girl's sobriety journey.
we never mention numbers
Avoidance of discussing specific numbers in the relationship.
girl, I guess we don't exist
Suggesting a sense of non-existence in the relationship.
A half for every whole and all her friends are having kids
Reference to substance use among friends.
By the ending of the night we'll both know how to live
Expectation to learn how to live by the end of the night.
When the morning comes I'll be entirely on the fence
Uncertainty or indecision in the morning.
I don't get much
Expressing a lack of understanding.
we fight to make up
Conflict resolution through fighting.
I fly out tomorrow when the sun comes up
Announcing a departure in the morning.
I yelled and cried
Describing emotional outbursts.
she says I smoke too much
Partner's concern about the speaker's smoking habits.
And I don't know why the topic matters that much
Questioning the significance of a particular topic.
The intoxicated slurring language
Highlighting intoxicated speech and the need to sober up.
we should both sober up
Emphasizing the need for sobriety for both.
I'm not jealous in just saying I don't see you enough
Denying jealousy but expressing a desire for more time together.
Rest in peace on the pavement covered in blood
Mentioning a tragic incident involving blood.
My shock
Shock at the undermining of company values.
your undermining what the company was
Partner accused of undermining the company's purpose.
Blindsided silver lining covered by love
Discovering a positive aspect despite unexpected challenges.
My side of the bed never felt warm enough
Personal dissatisfaction with the warmth of the bed.
But by the end of the night we hate who we've become
Expressing dislike for the transformed selves by the end of the night.
You left your pride on the dresser right next to your clutch
Noting the abandonment of pride, possibly due to a night out.
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