Fire
Igniting Passion: The Unspoken Flames in The Crab Apples' 'Fire'
Lyrics
I walk in, I see you
The speaker enters and sees the person they're addressing.
There you are, enlightening the room
The person's presence illuminates and brightens the room.
I’ve known you for a longtime, but this feels new
Despite knowing the person for a long time, being with them feels new and different.
There’s a certain light you shed even when you don’t want to
The person emits a special kind of radiance, even when they're not intentionally doing so.
I never believed in magic or fate till I met you
The speaker didn't believe in magical or fateful connections until meeting this person.
And that’s a hard thing to say in a song you’re gonna listen to
Expressing difficulty in admitting disbelief in magic in a song the listener is about to hear.
You gather all the symptoms, I wanna stay close to you
The speaker is drawn to the person and wants to remain close to them.
I’m feeling feverish and the sweat starts to drip
They feel feverish and physically affected by their emotions.
This heart is on fire
Reiteration of the intense feeling of the heart being on fire, possibly indicating strong emotions or passion.
This heart is on fire
-This heart is on fire
-It makes its way flame to flame
-This heart is on fire
-This heart is on fire
-This heart is on fire
-I can’t control my own hands
The speaker feels a lack of control over their own actions or emotions.
I don’t wanna think about the ashes that will be left in the end
The speaker wants to avoid thinking about the potential end of the relationship and instead wants to embrace the present.
I just wanna go with the flow, see how far this could get
They want to go with the flow and see how far their relationship can progress.
You could just stand there I’d still love you deeply
Expressing deep love and acceptance for the person, regardless of their actions or stance.
How the hell did I end up here? Somebody tell me
Questioning how they ended up in this intense emotional state.
Somebody, Somebody, Somebody…
Repetition of 'Somebody' possibly indicating a plea for help or understanding.
This heart is on fire
Reiteration of the heart being on fire, emphasizing the intensity of emotions.
This heart is on fire
-This heart is on fire
-It makes its way flame to flame
-This heart is on fire
-This heart is on fire
-This heart is on fire
-Dance break
A break in the song for dancing, possibly indicating a momentary escape or release from the intense emotions described.
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