Moth To A Flame
Ary Lyrics


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If your heart is a doorway
But there's nobody home
Should I say you'll be ok
Though I know you won't

Like the heat of the moment
Wouldn't burn anymore
And I could be lying and you wouldn't mind it at all

Love will grow deeper than pain ever could
Feel the roots interlace round your heart
Lay down your guard, open your scars
Now that I feel it I want you to know
That I'm no longer scared of the dark
If that is where you are

After all, the further away
I only ever think about you more
Like a moth to a flame

There are nights when you wake me
In forever ago
It was all just a bad dream
I don't even have to let you go
And the way you embrace me
It's inevitable
That the moment I wake every part of me breaks
And I'm left in a pile on the floor

Love will grow deeper than pain ever could
Feel the roots interlace round your heart
Lay down your guard, open your scars
Now that I feel it I want you to know
That I'm no longer scared of the dark
If that is where you are

After all, the further away
I only ever think about you more
Like a moth to a flame
That's all we are
A moth to a flame
I won't be far
You'll find me again

That is all we are ever gonna be
So are you ever gonna talk to me
Oh talk to me and be with me
Baby tell me you will, hey

After all, the further away




I only ever think about you more
Like a moth to a flame

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ary's song "Moth to a Flame" tell a story of a person who is trying to win over someone they care about deeply. The song is about longing and trying to reach out to someone who is emotionally distant. The singer is aware that their love interest is hurting, and though they try to reassure them and promise that things will be ok, they know that it won't be that easy. The first verse conveys the idea that even though the door to their heart is open, there's no one there to receive the love. The singer questions whether it's appropriate to offer comfort and support, even though the recipient wouldn't be able to receive it. The line "And I could be lying and you wouldn't mind it at all" suggests that the recipient is not in a space to receive comfort, and it does not matter if the singer is honest or not.


As the song progresses, the singer shares that their love interest is like a moth drawn to the flame - inevitable and powerful. The metaphor of a moth to a flame reinforces the idea of the song being about temptation and risk - it is as if the love interest is drawn to something that will ultimately hurt them but can't help being pulled towards it. Even though the singer knows that their love interest is not ready for what they have to offer, they still promise to be patient and wait for them. The chorus talks about how love can grow deeper than pain - the roots interlacing around the heart expresses the idea that while love can cause pain, it can reach deep and provide strength that can overcome it.


The song's bridge showcases a vulnerability where the singer acknowledges that they themselves are struggling with their emotions. Though the recipient's emotional unavailability has left them broken, they will still always long for that person, and they will be waiting for them. The final lines of the song convey this idea: "That is all we are ever gonna be / So are you ever gonna talk to me / Oh talk to me and be with me / Baby tell me you will, hey."


Line by Line Meaning

If your heart is a doorway
If you are open to love


But there's nobody home
But you have not found love yet


Should I say you'll be ok
Should I tell you everything will work out


Though I know you won't
Even though I know that may not be true


Like the heat of the moment
Like a fleeting feeling


Wouldn't burn anymore
That feeling is no longer strong enough


And I could be lying and you wouldn't mind it at all
Even if I lied, it wouldn't matter to you


Love will grow deeper than pain ever could
Love is stronger than any pain


Feel the roots interlace round your heart
Love will take hold and become a part of you


Lay down your guard, open your scars
Be vulnerable and let love in


Now that I feel it I want you to know
Now that I have experienced it, I want to share it with you


That I'm no longer scared of the dark
I am no longer afraid of being alone


If that is where you are
Even if you are in a dark place


After all, the further away
No matter how far apart we are


I only ever think about you more
I only think about you more and more


Like a moth to a flame
Drawn to you despite the risk of getting hurt


There are nights when you wake me
You haunt my thoughts even in my sleep


In forever ago
In a distant memory


It was all just a bad dream
Our past was a nightmare


I don't even have to let you go
I can't let go of you


And the way you embrace me
If we were to reunite


It's inevitable
It would be bound to happen


That the moment I wake every part of me breaks
But the reality of your absence would shatter me


And I'm left in a pile on the floor
Reduced to nothing


That's all we are
Our relationship is fleeting


A moth to a flame
Drawn to you despite the risk of getting hurt


I won't be far
I will always be close by


You'll find me again
We will eventually reunite


That is all we are ever gonna be
Our relationship will never be more than this


So are you ever gonna talk to me
Will you ever reach out to me?


Oh talk to me and be with me
Let us be together again


Baby tell me you will, hey
Please tell me you want the same




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ariadne Loinsworth

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Comments from YouTube:

M. Ell

What a great song, it deserves so much more attention. I would love to hear it in season 3 of Young Royals because this is the high quality music this great series deserves. Thanks you so much!☺

Francesco Ippolito

I keep listening to it on repeat, it's so beautiful! I would love to ear an acoustic version or live of this piece. Keep going ARY!

Duolingo

You are so underrated, i hope more people find out about you☺️

krishna kshirsagar

True

Janika Czech

Soooo trueee 🥰🥰🥰

KyAnne

They will

Nicole

Agree!!!

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Liam Jobey

Absolut gorgeous vocals and wordcraftings. Givin goosebumps Ary!

Freja Drage

There is no other more tender song about sibling love than this. Makes me cry and think big thoughts. Thank you Ary 💖✨️❤️‍🔥

kiran vishnu

What a beautiful song.moth to a flame brought me here but i cant stop listening to ARY’s song now.. You really deserve more. 👍👍👍

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