I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire
The Ink Spots Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I just want to start a flame in your heart
In my heart I have but one desire
And that one is you, no other will do
I've lost all ambition for worldly acclaim
I just want to be the one you love
And with your admission that you'd feel the same
I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me
I don't want to set the world on fire
I just want to start a flame in your heart
I don't want to set the world on fire, honey
I love you too much
I just want to start a great big flame down in your heart
You see, way down deep inside of me, darling
I have only one desire
And that one desire is you
And I know, baby, ain't nobody else gonna do
I've lost all ambition for worldly acclaim
I just want to be the one you love
And with your admission that you'd feel the same
I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me
I don't want to set the world on fire
I just want to start a flame in your heart
The Ink Spots' song "I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire" is a ballad that speaks of a simple wish: to kindle a love that will last forever in the hearts of two people. The singer's desire is not to become famous or to own all the riches in the world, but to be with his beloved. He sings of how he has lost all ambition for worldly acclaim, as long as the person he loves reciprocates his feelings.
The lyrics convey a sense of utmost devotion and unwavering commitment to the idea of true love. The singer promises that he does not want to set the world on fire, but only wants to start a flame in the heart of his beloved. He longs for her to admit that she feels the same way and with that, he believes he would have reached his goal of a lifelong, fulfilling love.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of dedication to love and the idea that true happiness lies not in material possessions or fame but in the warmth of a loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to set the world on fire
I don't want to cause destruction or chaos in the world
I just want to start a flame in your heart
I just want to ignite feelings of love and desire within you
In my heart I have but one desire
My heart only desires one thing
And that one is you, no other will do
You are the only one that my heart desires
I've lost all ambition for worldly acclaim
I no longer have any desire for fame or recognition
I just want to be the one you love
All I want is for you to love me in return
And with your admission that you'd feel the same
If you confess that you feel the same way about me
I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me
My dream will come true if you feel the same way about me
I love you too much
I have so much love for you
I just want to start a great big flame down in your heart
I want to ignite a strong feeling of love and desire within you
You see, way down deep inside of me, darling
Deep inside me
And that one desire is you
I desire only you
And I know, baby, ain't nobody else gonna do
No one else can replace you in my heart
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham, Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind