House on Fire
Unveiling Truth: A Blaze of Revelation in 'House on Fire'
Lyrics
The house is on fire
The speaker observes that a house is on fire.
Am I the only one
The speaker questions whether they are the sole person aware of the fire.
The only one that can see
The speaker wonders if they are the only one capable of perceiving the danger.
The house is on fire
The observation is repeated, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Burning down
Describes the intensity of the fire, emphasizing its destructive nature.
Burning down to the ground
Reiterates the severity of the fire, emphasizing its impact on the structure.
In front of you and me
The fire is occurring in plain view, affecting both the speaker and others.
Yeah I know
The speaker expresses awareness and understanding of the situation.
Just what's going on
Asserts knowledge about the ongoing events.
You can't pretend no more
Addresses a refusal to feign ignorance or deny the reality of the situation.
I've seen the writing on the wall
The speaker has recognized impending trouble or danger through evident signs.
Yeah I know
Reaffirms the speaker's understanding of the situation.
It's hard to see
Acknowledges the difficulty in perceiving the truth due to fear or reluctance.
You look away afraid
Suggests turning away from the truth because of fear.
It's not you
States that the problem is not about the listener.
No it's not you
Confirms that the issue is not associated with the speaker.
And it's not me
Emphasizes that the problem is external to both the speaker and the listener.
The house is on fire
Restates the urgency of the situation - the house is on fire.
No it's not me
Reiterates that the problem does not originate from the speaker.
The house is on fire
Confirms again that the house is on fire.
I know exactly who
The speaker knows exactly who is responsible for the fire.
And I won't be fooled
Asserts that the speaker won't be deceived by charm or grace.
By all your grace and charm
Despite external qualities, the speaker is not fooled and sees through the facade.
I know we'll meet again
Anticipates a future encounter despite the current adversarial situation.
When I shake your hand
Refers to a future meeting and implies a lack of trust or sincerity.
All I want to do is run
Expresses a strong desire to escape the current situation.
All I want to do is run
Reiterates the speaker's strong inclination to run away.
Yeah I know
Reaffirms the speaker's understanding of the ongoing events.
Just what's going on
Restates knowledge about the situation, emphasizing its truth.
You can't pretend no more
Addresses the futility of pretending or denying the reality of the situation.
I've seen the writing on the wall
Reiterates the speaker's awareness through visible signs (writing on the wall).
Yeah I know
Reaffirms the speaker's understanding of the situation.
It's hard to see
Acknowledges the difficulty in perceiving the truth due to fear or reluctance.
You look away afraid
Suggests turning away from the truth because of fear.
It's not you
States that the problem is not about the listener.
No it's not you
Confirms that the issue is not associated with the speaker.
And it's not me
Emphasizes that the problem is external to both the speaker and the listener.
The house is on fire
Restates the urgency of the situation - the house is on fire.
No it's not me
Reiterates that the problem does not originate from the speaker.
The house is on fire
Confirms again that the house is on fire.
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