Our House
Crosby Stills Nash; Young Lyrics


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I'll light the fire
You put the flowers in the vase that you bought today
Staring at the fire for hours and hours while I listen to you
Play your love songs all night long for me, only for me

Come to me now and rest your head for just five minutes, everything is good
Such a cozy room, the windows are illuminated by the
Sunshine through them, fiery gems for you, only for you

Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy 'cause of you
And our la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy 'cause of you
And our





I'll light the fire while you place the flowers in the vase that you bought today

Overall Meaning

"Our House" by Crosby, Stills, and Nash is a romantic song about a happy couple living together that expresses their love and appreciation for each other. In the beginning, the song starts with the lyrical exhortation, “I’ll light the fire; you place the flowers in the vase that you bought today.” From this line, it quickly becomes clear that this is a home filled with love and warmth. The next lines, "Staring at the fire for hours and hours while I listen to you, Play your love songs all night long for me, only for me," also highlight the coziness of the couple's dwelling.


The chorus perfectly sums up the essence of the song. It sings about their love and how everything is easy because of an unbreakable bond between them. "Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard, Life used to be so hard, Now everything is easy 'cause of you, And our la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la." The lyrics evoke an almost picturesque image of a happy couple in a home with their two beloved cats, where life is easy and there is nothing to worry about.


In essence, "Our House" is a love song that celebrates the simple moments in life, like cooking dinner together or listening to love songs by the fire. The song captures the happiness that comes with being in love and the comfort of a peaceful home.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll light the fire
I will prepare the fireplace for us to enjoy and relax around


You put the flowers in the vase that you bought today
You will arrange and bring beauty to our home with the new flowers you purchased


Staring at the fire for hours and hours while I listen to you
Together we'll sit in silence, to simply be in each other's presence while enjoying each other's company


Play your love songs all night long for me, only for me
You'll serenade me with love songs that bring us closer and speak to our hearts - a special moment between only us


Come to me now and rest your head for just five minutes, everything is good
Take a break from the world and come rest your head on my shoulder, all is calm and right in this moment


Such a cozy room, the windows are illuminated by the
Our living space is warm and inviting, lit up by the natural beauty of the outdoors


Sunshine through them, fiery gems for you, only for you
The bright sunlight shines through, illuminating the room with a warm glow - a priceless treasure just for you


Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Our humble abode may not be grand, but it's charming and welcoming with the added bonus that two furry felines roam outside


Life used to be so hard
Life before our relationship was difficult and full of challenges


Now everything is easy 'cause of you
Since you came into my life, every aspect of it has been made easier and brighter with your love and support


And our la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Together, we create memories and moments that can't be put into words, but instead are expressed with joyful noises of laughter and love




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Graham Nash

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