House On Fire
Daniel Spaleniak Lyrics


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House on fire
House on fire running out
Running out
House on fire
House on fire running out

Smoke on the sky
People on the ground saying goodbye
Saying goodbye
Flying 'till it's over
Flying 'till it's over
Flying down
Flying down

Water's falling down
Waterfall and the sound
What a sound
What a sound





House on fire
House on fire running out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Daniel Spaleniak's song, "House on Fire," describe a chaotic scene of a house burning down and people trying to escape from it. The repetition of "house on fire" and "running out" creates a sense of urgency and panic. The line "smoke on the sky" suggests that the fire is spreading and visible from afar, and the people on the ground are bidding farewell, possibly to loved ones who are trapped in the burning house. The phrase "flying till it's over" could imply that some are trying to flee the scene by flying away, and they are urged to keep going until they're safe.


The imagery of a waterfall and the sound it makes are used to contrast the destructive force of the fire with the soothing properties of water. It's an interesting choice of words as the song does not imply any rescue operations, fire extinguishing, or community response efforts, but rather focuses on the personal experience and trauma of those who are directly affected by the catastrophe. The song captures the helplessness and fear of the situation, which is exacerbated by the absence of any tangible resolution.


Line by Line Meaning

House on fire
The singer's house is burning down


House on fire running out
The singer is trying to escape from the burning house


Running out
The singer is in a hurry to escape


Smoke on the sky
The smoke from the fire is visible in the sky


People on the ground saying goodbye
People on the ground are saying their final goodbyes to the artist


Saying goodbye
People are accepting their fate and saying goodbye


Flying 'till it's over
The singer is trying to escape by any means necessary, even if it means flying away


Flying down
The artist is descending to the ground


Water's falling down
The firefighters are using water to put out the fire


Waterfall and the sound
The sound of the water being used to put out the fire is like that of a waterfall


What a sound
The sound of the water being used to put out the fire is very loud


House on fire
The artist's house is still burning down


House on fire running out
The singer is still trying to escape from the burning house




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