Benign Fire in a Small Room
Burning Desires in Routine Confines
Lyrics
It was the same
Describing a familiar situation or scenario.
Routine and
Highlighting the regularity of a routine.
There was nothing unusual
Emphasizing the absence of anything unusual.
Nothing untoward and you will laugh
Suggesting that the speaker will be laughed at for what follows.
At me when
Anticipating a confession or revelation.
I confess there's a mess
Admitting to a mess that is challenging to control.
That I struggle to suppress
Expressing the internal struggle to suppress the mess.
I'm on fire
Metaphorically being on fire in a burning room, possibly referring to intense emotions or a challenging situation, with an acknowledgment that it might resolve soon.
I'm on fire
-In this burning room
-Oh yes I'm on fire but
-I think it will go out soon
-Well there were points
Describing a situation with points of panic, mumbling, and rumbling, possibly in a workplace setting around a water cooler. Reflecting on being in control before others created a fuss.
And panic
-There was mumbling rumbling
-All around the water cooler
-I'd have had it
-In control without all
-Of them fixing up a fuss
-And now my ears are burning
Metaphorical references to the speaker's ears and desk burning, questioning the harm caused by the situation.
Just like the desk is burning
-No doubt the smoke's alarming
-Who's it harming?
-Try to keep cool
Advising to stay calm as everything is incidental.
Cause it's all by the by
-I'm on fire
Reiteration of being on fire, contemplating the need for action, and expressing a belief that the situation might resolve soon.
I'm on fire
-In this burning room
-Take what action you require but
-I think you should know I'm on fire
-I'm on fire
-In this burning room
-It appears that I'm on fire but
-I think it will go out
-Soon
Stressing the imminent resolution of the situation.
It's just a minor affliction,
Downplaying the severity of the situation as a minor affliction in a small room, advising not to be concerned.
I wouldn't pay it any mind if I were you
-Despite the general depiction
-It's just a small room
-As it burns
Describing the small room as it burns.
Don't affirm the crime
Assuring that the situation is not harmful, despite appearances.
It's benign
-I'm unharmed
-It's just a small room you can silence the alarm
Suggesting the ability to silence the alarm in the small room.
But I'm on fire
Repeating the theme of being on fire in a burning room, acknowledging the situation, and expressing hope for resolution.
I'm on fire
-In this burning room
-Just a body upon a pyre but
-I think you should know I'm on fire
-I'm on fire
-In this burning room
-I'll admit that I'm on fire but
-I hope it will go out soon
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