In the depths of loneliness and fear, true connection has the power to ignite our souls and give life new meaning. This emotional rock ballad explores themes of transformation through intimate human connection, depicting a journey from isolation and darkness to passionate unity. The narrator initially describes a cold, fearful existence but finds hope and awakening through a profound relationship. The metaphor of fire represents both passionate love and spiritual renewal, suggesting that when two hearts unite, they create something more powerful than their individual flames. The recurring imagery of being "set on fire" symbolizes a desire for complete transformation and rebirth through love. The song ultimately celebrates how genuine human connection can lift us from our darkest moments and ignite a sense of belonging and purpose that transcends our fears.
Set Me on Fire
Lyrics
Oh, what a cold, dark world it is to walk through
Alone with a fear-filled head
Thinking of losing you is a haunted song
And a dread much worse than the fear of death
Now I feel the fear rising up
Climbing up, taking over my body
And I feel my pulse starting up
Waking me again
Open my eyes, I'm reaching for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
I'm burning inside, I'm waiting for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Your hand in mine, oh, I feel the fire
Two hearts that beat, oh, to feed the fire
You are a spark that shines a light
Where we could belong together, factionless
Let's keep it burning bright 'til we're floating away,
'Til we're ashes dancing inside the flames
Now I feel the fear rising up
Climbing up, taking over my body
And I feel my pulse starting up
Waking me again
Open my eyes, I'm reaching for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
I'm burning inside, I'm waiting for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Your hand in mine, oh, I feel the fire
Two hearts that beat, oh, to feed the fire
Open my eyes, I'm reaching for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
I'm burning inside, I'm waiting for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh
Writer(s): JAMES CULPEPPER, JARED HARTMANN, JOHNNY ANDREWS, KRISTEN MAY, PAT SEALS, SAMEER BHATTACHARYA
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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