Set Fire To The Rain
Adele - FLAC Lyrics

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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 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

Oh, oh, no
Let it burn
Oh, oh
Let it burn
Let it burn

Overall Meaning

In "Set Fire to the Rain," Adele describes a tumultuous and passionate relationship that ultimately ended in heartbreak. She begins by expressing her vulnerability and how the person she loved rose to claim her heart. However, there was a side to them that she never knew, and she soon discovered that the things they had said were never true. Additionally, the games they played had caused her to lose every time.

Despite the pain and the realization that the relationship was over, Adele found it difficult to let go fully. The chorus, "But I set fire to the rain, watched it pour as I touched your face," is a metaphor for her fiery emotions and how they raged even as she cried. She knew that the person's name would haunt her, and this is why she set fire to the rain. They were like two pieces of wood in a fire that burned brightly, only to be consumed by the flames in the end. Adele paints a poignant picture of love's ability to save and burn, lift up and devastate all at once.

Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the profound emotional depths of love, and how it can both elevate and engulf an individual.

Line by Line Meaning

I let it fall, my heart
I opened up and trusted you with my heart

And as it fell, you rose to claim it
As I fell in love with you, you took control of my heart

It was dark and I was over
I was feeling lost and hopeless before I met you

Until you kissed my lips and you saved me
You gave me hope and saved me from my despair when you kissed me

My hands, they're strong
I may appear strong on the outside

But my knees were far too weak
But inside, I was vulnerable and weak

To stand in your arms
I couldn't be close to you without feeling overwhelmed

Without falling to your feet
Without surrendering to you completely

But there's a side to you
I discovered a side of you that I never knew existed

That I never knew, never knew
I was surprised by the things you did and said

All the things you'd say
But in reality, the things you said were never true

They were never true, never true
You played games with me and always won

And the games you play
Your actions were hurtful and manipulative

You would always win, always win
You always came out on top in our relationship

But I set fire to the rain
I was so hurt and angry that I took action against you

Watched it pour as I touched your face
As I burned with anger and hurt, I confronted you

Well, it burned while I cried
Although I was hurting too, I felt empowered by confronting you

'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
My pain and anger called out for justice against you

Your name
You were the source of that pain and anger

When I lay with you
There were times when we were genuinely happy together

I could stay there
Being with you made me feel safe and content

Close my eyes
I was able to forget my problems and worries when I was with you

Feel you here forever
I wanted to be with you forever

You and me together, nothing gets better
I believed that we were perfect together and that there was no one better for me

And I threw us into the flames
But in reality, I was the one who caused our relationship to end

When it fell, something died
When we broke up, a part of me died inside

'Cause I knew that that was the last time
I knew that our relationship was over and that there was no going back

Sometimes I wake up by the door
Even after our breakup, I find myself longing for you

That heart you caught must be waiting for you
I believe that someone else will love you and that you will eventually find happiness

Even now, when we're already over
Even though our relationship has ended, I still can't let go of you

I can't help myself from looking for you
I still hold onto the hope of being with you again someday

Oh, oh, no
Expressing disappointment and sadness

Let it burn
Let the pain and anger run its course

Oh, oh
A vocalization of emotional pain

Let it burn
Accepting the pain and finding a way to move on

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, ONErpm, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adele Adkins, Fraser T Smith

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