Set Fire To The Rain
Ava Santos Lyrics
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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 were 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
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
When laying with you I could stay there
Close my eyes, feel you here forever
You and me together, nothing is 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's 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 we 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 touch 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 we fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, oh
Oh, no
Let it burn, oh
Let it burn
Let it burn
In "Set Fire to the Rain," Ava Santos sings about the pain of a failing relationship, the frustration of being repeatedly lied to by her partner, and her eventual decision to end things. In the opening lines, she describes how she "let [her heart] fall," implying that she was vulnerable and trusting in the relationship. However, her partner's deceit and manipulation hurt her deeply, leading her to feel as if she had fallen into darkness. Despite this, there was a part of him that she never knew or understood, which made it all the more devastating when she realized that he had been lying to her all along.
Santos paints a vivid picture of her emotional pain, describing how she sets "fire to the rain." The metaphor implies that she is so full of rage and despair that she is able to ignite even the water around her. The chorus repeats this image, emphasizing the intensity of her emotions. She also acknowledges the physical and sexual nature of her relationship with her partner, describing how they could "lay together" and how being with him made her feel "strong." However, in the end, she knows that she must "throw [them] into the flames" and let the relationship die, even though it is difficult and painful.
Overall, "Set Fire to the Rain" is a powerful song about the complicated emotions that come with breaking up with someone you love. It captures the sense of hopelessness and despair that can overwhelm you when a relationship falls apart, while also emphasizing the need to move on and find closure.
Line by Line Meaning
I let it fall, my heart
I exposed my emotions and allowed myself to be vulnerable.
And as it fell, you rose to claim it
You took advantage of my vulnerability and took control of my emotions.
It was dark and I was over
I was in a negative emotional state before you entered my life.
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me
Your affection and love was able to pull me out of a negative emotional state.
My hands, they were strong, but my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms without falling to your feet
I was independently strong, but in your presence, I became powerless and dependent on you.
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'd play, you would always win, always win
I didn't realize your true character; you lied and manipulated to always come out on top.
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 confronted you, but it hurt me because I still loved you despite your actions.
When laying with you I could stay there
Close my eyes, feel you here forever
You and me together, nothing is better
Being with you was the only thing that made me happy, and I wished it could last forever.
And the games you's play, you would always win, always win
You always had the upper hand in our relationship, and it was frustrating and hurtful.
And I threw us into the flames
When we fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time
I metaphorically destroyed our relationship, but it needed to happen because I knew it was doomed to end anyways.
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 still miss and yearn for you, even though our relationship is over.
Let it burn, oh
Let it burn
Let it burn
I am embracing the pain and moving on from our toxic relationship.
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