The album features a duet with the band's bassists wife Sophie Ellis-Bextor called Leave Me Out Of It.
The album peaked at number 22 on the UK albums chart.
Set My World On Fire
The Feeling Lyrics
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You say you need me then you don't,
I say I'll leave you but I won't,
We all wanna be free but not alone.
Then off you go just like before,
I hear you slam the taxi door,
Hope you find what you're looking for
We're doing wrong, yes I know I'm doing wrong,
Cos I can feel you in my heart, every time we part
You set my world on fire
I love you more every day
You can run you can run but don't stay long
I love you more every day
You set my world on fire
And I don't care what you say
You can run but you know where you belong
I love you more every day
What more can I say
(Set my world on fire)
And I don't care, I don't care what you say
I love you more, I love you more every day.
There's still that smell you always wear
Just hangs like silence in the air
Holds on when you're not even there
Nobody has to understand
We hold our hearts within our hands
Sometimes it's more than we can stand
We're doing wrong, yes I know I'm doing wrong,
Cos I can feel you in my heart, every time we part
You set my world on fire
I love you more every day
You can run you can run but don't stay long
I love you more every day
You set my world on fire
And I don't care what you say
You can run but you know where you belong
I love you more every day
What more can I say
(Set my world on fire)
And I don't care, I don't care what you say
I love you more, I love you more every day.
Hope you're wrong, cos I know I can't be wrong
Cos I can feel you in my heart, every time we part
You set my world on fire
I love you more every day
You can run you can run but don't stay long
I love you more every day
You set my world on fire
And I don't care what you say
You can run but you know where you belong
I love you more every day
What more can I say
(Set my world on fire)
And I don't care, I don't care what you say
I love you more, I love you more every day.
The lyrics to The Feeling's song "Set My World on Fire" center around a relationship that is filled with contradictions, uncertainty, and passion. The song starts with the singer acknowledging the push and pull dynamics of their romance. The couple is caught between the desire to be free and not wanting to be alone, causing confusion and frustration. The song conveys the love that the singer feels in the face of such a tumultuous relationship, encapsulated in a series of powerful and evocative lyrics.
The chorus of the song, "You set my world on fire, I love you more every day," emphasizes the intensity of the singer's love, even though the relationship is full of contradictions. The bridge suggests that the couple knows that their relationship is not easy, and that they are holding onto each other despite the complications. Finally, the song ends with the hope that despite the difficulties, the love between the two will endure.
Overall, "Set My World on Fire" speaks to the experience of being in a relationship that is not perfect, but is filled with passion and intensity that the singer cannot resist. It highlights the idea that romantic love can be messy, but is worth pursuing nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you need me then you don't,
You send mixed signals about needing me and then retracting that feeling.
I say I'll leave you but I won't,
I threaten to leave you but cannot bring myself to do so.
We all wanna be free but not alone.
We desire freedom from commitment, but not at the cost of being alone.
Then off you go just like before,
You leave abruptly, like you have before.
I hear you slam the taxi door,
I hear the sound of you leaving in a taxi.
Hope you find what you're looking for
I wish you find what you are searching for.
We're doing wrong, yes I know I'm doing wrong,
We are aware that continuing this relationship is not the right decision.
Cos I can feel you in my heart, every time we part
We still have intense feelings for each other every time we separate.
You set my world on fire
You bring passion and excitement into my life.
I love you more every day
My love for you grows stronger with each passing day.
You can run you can run but don't stay long
You have the option to leave, but I urge you not to stay for too long.
And I don't care what you say
I do not care about what you say because my love for you is unwavering.
You can run but you know where you belong
You have the choice to leave, but deep down you know where your home is.
What more can I say
There is nothing else I can express, my feelings for you are clear.
There's still that smell you always wear
Your scent lingers in the air, even when you are not physically present.
Just hangs like silence in the air
The scent is a constant reminder of your presence, and therefore is deafening in its absence.
Holds on when you're not even there
The scent persists even when you are not physically present.
Nobody has to understand
We do not need anyone else to comprehend the complexity of our relationship.
We hold our hearts within our hands
We have complete control over our own hearts and emotions.
Sometimes it's more than we can stand
Our relationship can be emotionally overwhelming at times.
Hope you're wrong, cos I know I can't be wrong
I hope that your doubts about our relationship are unfounded, because I know that my feelings for you are true.
Contributed by Emily I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.