Set Fire to the Rain
Set Fire to the Rain

Adele - Set Fire to the Rain Lyrics

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Feb 22, 2011
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Set Fire to the Rain Lyrics

I set fire
Let it burn
Fire

I let it fall, my heart
And as it fell, you rose to claim it
It was dark and I was over
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me

My hands, they're strong
But my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms
Without falling to your feet

But there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you play
You would always win, always win

But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name

When I lay with you
I could stay there
Close my eyes
Feel you here forever
You and me together, nothing gets better

'Cause there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win

But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name

I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was
The last time, the last time

Sometimes I wake up by the door
That heart you caught must be waiting for you
Even now, when we're already over
I can't help myself from looking for you

I set fire
Let it burn
Fire

I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name

I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time
The last time

Let it burn
Let it burn

Writer(s): Adele Adkins, Fraser T Smith
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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What is the Meaning of Set Fire to the Rain?

She's utterly happy to be with him, however there is a strong feeling throughout the verses that she doesn't deserve him, consequently she drowns in insecurity of the fear she is just not too good for him... Funny, yesterday I watched fassbinder's Bitter tears of Petra von Can and I am in this mood..

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired the title of 'Set Fire to the Rain' by Adele?

    The title of 'Set Fire to the Rain' came about when Adele was trying to light a cigarette in the rain. She realized that it's impossible to set fire in the rain, and this sparked the idea for the song title. The phrase is meant to symbolize doing something impossible, much like trying to save a doomed relationship.

  2. Who wrote 'Set Fire to the Rain' and what is it about?

    'Set Fire to the Rain' was written by Adele and Fraser T Smith. Many of the songs on her album 21, including this one, are about the heartbreaking ending of Adele's first real relationship. The song portrays a torrid love affair that is ultimately doomed, reflecting her personal experiences.

  3. Did 'Set Fire to the Rain' achieve any notable chart success?

    'Set Fire to the Rain' became Adele's third consecutive US number-one single from 21 and reached top ten in most other foreign markets. When it went to #1, Adele became the first British artist since George Michael in late '80s to have three chart-toppers from one album on Hot 100.

  4. Has there been an official music video released for 'Set Fire to The Rain'?

    No official music video was made for 'Set Fire To The Rain'. However, a live performance video filmed at The Royal Albert Hall was uploaded on YouTube which has received over 789 million views as of December 2023.

  5. Did 'Set Fire To The Rain' win any awards?

    'Set Fire To The Rain' won Best Pop Solo Performance for its live version at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. Additionally, the song was voted by readers of Billboard as their favorite number one hit of 2012.

  6. What is unique about the live performance of 'Set Fire to The Rain' at Adele's Caesars Palace residency in Las Vegas?

    During Adele's Caesars Palace residency in Las Vegas, which kicked off in 2022, she performs 'Set Fire To The Rain' in front of a curtain of rain. Midway through the performance, a piano on stage bursts into flames and later collapses, providing a literal interpretation to the song title.

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