Wildfire
Passionate Flames: Unraveling the Wildfire of Love in Regan Rousseau's Song
Lyrics
California should've warned ya
Refers to California as a warning or precursor to something.
He blew up the coast to Portland
He caused chaos or disruption from the coast to Portland.
Took all he had and more than half of me
He took more than his share, impacting the speaker significantly.
Turned up in Austin long forgotten
He appeared in Austin after being forgotten.
By the girls that he got lost in
He engaged with girls but didn't hold significance for them like he does for the speaker.
Didn't mean that much to them but he does to me
He's more meaningful or important to the speaker than to others.
Oh
Reiterating the emotional emphasis.
He's the kind of wildfire starts by mistake
He's a destructive force that ignites unintentionally.
He won't break your heart he'll burn it up in flames
He won't just hurt you; he'll completely devastate you.
Embers on your jacket
Traces of him are left behind, leaving the person wondering.
Wondering what happened
Questioning the events that led to the current situation.
How the hell it got this way
Expressing confusion and disbelief about the situation.
He's the kind of wildfire starts by mistake
Reiteration of his destructive nature.
He doesn't even try
He doesn’t actively try to be destructive; it's inherent.
Ruins your whole life
He ruins your life without intending to.
But makes it feel like the Fourth of July
Despite the destruction, he makes it feel exhilarating.
Turns your world to ash
He destroys everything around you.
Don't look back
Advice not to dwell on the past.
But who cares when he looks like that
Despite the damage, his appearance or charm is captivating.
He's the kind of wildfire starts by mistake
Similar to line 9, emphasizing his destructive but unintended nature.
He won't break your heart he'll burn it up in flames
Repeats the idea that he'll devastate you.
Embers on your jacket
Reiteration of remnants or memories left behind.
Wondering what happened
Continued wondering about the events that transpired.
How the hell it got this way
Reflecting on the unexpected turn of events.
He's the kind of wildfire starts by mistake
Reaffirmation of his destructive nature.
Oh I think you know who I'm talking about
Recognition that the listener understands the subject being talked about.
That guy you're thinking about right now right now
Directly addressing the individual's thoughts.
That love that you can't put out
Describing an intense, unforgettable love.
He only says he loves ya when he's leaving ya
He expresses love only during separation.
Gives you something just to take it back
Gives something before retracting it, playing with emotions.
The guy you wish you never met when you were young
Describing regret over a past encounter.
But you never felt a spark like that
Despite regrets, the connection felt was intense.
He's the kind of wildfire starts by mistake
Reiteration of his unintentional yet destructive nature.
He won't break your heart he'll burn it up in flames
Emphasizes the extent of devastation caused.
Embers on your jacket
Reflecting on the marks or memories left behind.
Wondering what happened
Continued contemplation on how things turned out this way.
How the hell it got this way
Expressing disbelief and confusion over the situation.
He's the kind of wildfire starts by mistake
Reiteration of his destructive nature.
He's a mistake
Declaring his nature as a mistake.
He's the kind of wildfire starts by mistake
Repeats the idea that he's an unintended yet destructive force.
He's a mistake
Reaffirmation that he's a mistake.
He's the kind of wildfire starts by mistake
Reiteration of his unintended but destructive nature.</td
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