Alexander George "Alex" Clare (born 14 September 1985) is a British singer … Read Full Bio ↴Alexander George "Alex" Clare (born 14 September 1985) is a British singer and songwriter from south-west London now living in north-west London, UK. The Too Close Songfacts says that he took up the trumpet and drums as a youngster, but as he grew older he graduated to guitar-based songwriting, playing open-mike nights with original material. Clare dated Amy Winehouse for a year during these early days, after meeting her during a performance at The Hawley Arms in Camden, North London. A demo earned him a deal with the Island label in the U.K.
His debut album, from which he has released the track 'Up All Night', has been produced by Diplo and Switch. He has released three videos, for 'Up All Night' for 'Relax My Beloved' and for 'Too Close.'

Tired From The Fire
Alex Clare Lyrics

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I know you′ll burn all, not given up awful lies
Tired from the fire, tired from the fire
I know you'll burn all, not given up awful lies
Tired from the fire, tired from the fire
Yes, it burns
Slow and low,
Consuming all,
Consuming all

Yes, it burns
Slow and low,
Consuming all,
Consuming all
She got me burning, smoldering like a? next to the fire
Next to a fire
She got me burning, smoldering, blazing all night
She got burning, smoldering like a? next to the fire
Next to a fire
I know you′ll burn all, not given up awful lies
Tired from the fire, tired from the fire
I know you'll burn all, not given up awful lies
Tired from the fire, tired from the fire
Yes, it burns
Slow and low,
Consuming all,
Consuming all
Yes, it burns
Slow and low,
Consuming all,
Consuming all
Oh oh ooh, she's got me thinking
Oh oh ooh, she′s got me drinking
Oh oh ooh, she′s got me thinking
Oh oh ooh, she's got me drinking water
She′s got me drinking water
She's got me drinking water
Oh oh ooh, she′s got me thinking
Oh oh ooh, she's got me drinking
Oh oh ooh, she′s got me thinking
Oh oh ooh, she's got me drinking water
She's got me drinking water
Oh oh ooh, she′s got me thinking
Oh oh ooh, she′s got me drinking
Oh oh ooh, she's got me thinking

Oh oh ooh, she′s got me drinking water
She's got me drinking water

Overall Meaning

The song "Tired From The Fire" by Alex Clare seems to be about a tumultuous relationship that has left the singer feeling exhausted and spent. The repeated phrase "I know you'll burn all, not given up awful lies" suggests that the partner in question is a destructive force who has caused the singer pain through lies and deceit. The image of fire is used repeatedly throughout the song as a metaphor for the intensity of the relationship, describing it as "slow and low, consuming all." The refrain "tired from the fire, tired from the fire" reinforces the theme of exhaustion, as if the singer has been burned out by the intense emotions of the relationship.

In the second half of the song, the lyrics shift slightly to focus on the singer's own thoughts and actions. The lines "she's got me thinking, she's got me drinking" could be interpreted as the singer using alcohol to cope with the stress of the relationship, although the final repeated refrain about drinking water suggests a desire to cleanse and purify himself from the destructive influence of his partner. Overall, the song depicts a relationship that is both intense and draining, and offers a glimmer of hope that the singer may be ready to move on and find a healthier path forward.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you'll burn all, not given up awful lies
I am aware that you will destroy everything, not willing to let go of deceitful statements

Tired from the fire, tired from the fire
Exhausted from the blazing destruction

Yes, it burns
The flames are indeed scorching

Slow and low, Consuming all, Consuming all
Gradually and steadily incinerating everything in its path

She got me burning, smoldering, blazing all night
She has ignited me, causing me to smolder and blaze throughout the evening

Next to a fire
In close proximity to the flames

Oh oh ooh, she's got me thinking
She has me pondering deeply

Oh oh ooh, she′s got me drinking water
She has me hydrating

Writer(s): Christopher Hargreaves, Alexander Claire

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