House On Fire
Bombpops Lyrics

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Welcome to my house the spaceman greets you at the door and
Welcome to my living room where Yotam's sleeping on the floor and
This is my new normal

We're sinking in quicksand
Johnny's with another band
Annie's out of oxygen
This house is on fire

We finally walked outside and realized that the sun had rise
Really comes as no surprise, this house is on fire

Welcome to my house, Fat Mike wears latex during foreplay
Hooks, whips, and rubber dicks
Are scattered all over the hallway
This is our new normal

We're sinking in quicksand
Johnny's with another band
Annie's out of oxygen
This house is on fire
We finally walked outside and realized that the sun had rise
Really comes as no surprise
This house is on fire

We're on fire
We're on fire
We're on fire

We're still sinking in quicksand
Johnny's with another band
Annie's out of oxygen
This house is on fire
We finally walked outside
I'm so glad that nobody died
I'm still waiting for my ride
This house is on fire

We're on fire

We're on fire
We're on fire

Overall Meaning

The Bombpops’s song “House on Fire” is a commentary on the chaotic and destructive nature of modern living. The song is about the band living together in a house that is metaphorically on fire. The lyrics convey the feeling of being trapped in a situation that is spiraling out of control. The spaceman at the door represents an escape, a possible solution to the situation, but the band is unable to take it. The band members, such as Yotam sleeping on the floor, are depicted as being in a state of perpetual exhaustion as they struggle to keep up with the demands of their artistic careers.

The new normal that the band is experiencing is one of sexual exploration and experimentation, personified by Fat Mike’s presence and the latex, hooks, whips, and rubber dicks that are scattered in the hallway. Despite the chaos, the band members are sinking in quicksand, unable to extricate themselves from the maelstrom that they have created. Johnny's departure to work with another band and Annie's lack of oxygen represent the loss of control that the band members feel over their lives.

The repeated chorus of “We’re on fire” serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of their current situation. The band members are aware of the danger they are in, but feel powerless to extinguish the flames. The song ends on a hopeful note as the band members walk outside and see the sun rise, a symbol of a new day and a fresh start.

Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to my house the spaceman greets you at the door
The singer is welcoming the listener to their house and introducing someone dressed as a spaceman who is greeting them at the door

Welcome to my living room where Yotam's sleeping on the floor
The singer welcomes the listener into their living room where they see their friend Yotam sleeping on the floor

This is my new normal
The singer is accepting that their current chaotic and messy living arrangement is now their new normal

We're sinking in quicksand
The artist feels trapped and overwhelmed, like they're sinking and can't escape their current situation

Johnny's with another band
One of the artist's acquaintances named Johnny has left their current music group to join another one

Annie's out of oxygen
Another acquaintance named Annie is in a dire situation and needs help, likened to being out of air

This house is on fire
The singer feels like their entire living situation is in chaos and disarray, always on the verge of a bigger disaster

We finally walked outside and realized that the sun had rise
After finally leaving the house, the artist and their friends are surprised to see that the sun has risen and a new day has begun

Really comes as no surprise, this house is on fire
Despite the outside world appearing normal, the artist is not surprised that their chaotic living situation is continuing

Welcome to my house, Fat Mike wears latex during foreplay
The artist is sarcastically welcoming the listener to their house where they make a joke that Fat Mike, a punk musician, engages in sexual behavior involving latex

Hooks, whips, and rubber dicks
The singer is describing various BDSM paraphernalia that have been scattered around their house

Are scattered all over the hallway
The artist is indicating that the BDSM paraphernalia is not uncommon or hidden, but rather in plain sight for anyone to see

We're on fire
The singer and their friends feel like they are figuratively and literally on fire, unable to calm down or stabilize their lives

We're still sinking in quicksand
The situation has not improved, and the singer and their friends still feel trapped and overwhelmed

I'm so glad that nobody died
The singer indicates that despite their chaotic situation, they are relieved that no one has been killed or seriously harmed

I'm still waiting for my ride
The artist is ready to leave and move on from their chaotic living situation, but they have not yet found a way out

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: JENNIFER RAZAVI, JOSHUA ROBERT LEWIS, NEIL WAYNE SCHOFFSTALL, POLINA MARIE AUGUSTA VAN DAM

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