Benami was born in New York before moving to Tennessee. Her father is Israeli and the word vered (ורד) means 'rose' in Hebrew. She spent most of her formative years in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is a 2005 graduate of West High School. Didi first started singing in the fifth grade. In school, she sang in the musical "Grease" and frequently performed the national anthem in front of various crowds. She attended Belmont University before leaving to move to California.
Play With Fire
Didi Benami Lyrics
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Been so long, you look good
I hear you're doing really well
Don't ask me, let me tell you
How I've been since when you left
Since you left me for dead
Finally every tear has dried
Do you remember all the times you said you'd call me
'Cause I remember all the reasons people warned me
And now I hear you saying that you still adore me
But if you think I'd ever get with you again
Then you can just
Love me, love me
Feed the flame
If you want me back again
Burn into the sky
Higher and higher
Baby, can you play with fire
(Burn into the sky)
Love me, love me
(Far into the sky)
If you want me
You never know just what you got
'Til it's gone, you freak out
But I'm not falling for that game
Boys like you never change
You made me feel I wasn't enough
Wasn't enough for your love
But it was insecurity that made you run
It wasn't me
So don't you sit there trying to
Give me more excuses
I don't have time for this
I'm off to play in Houston
And I'm too busy with the millions things I'm doing
You can't make up for what you've done
But you still try to be the one
Love me, love me
Feed the flame
If you want me back again
Burn into the sky
Higher and higher
Baby, can you play with fire
(Burn into the sky)
Love me, love me
(Far into the sky)
If you want me
Ooh, by the way, by the way
I've found someone who gives me space
Keeps me safe
Makes me sane
Found someone to take your place
Now I'm safe in his arms
And I decided only he can play with fire
Love me, Love me
Feed the flame
If you want me back again
Burn into the sky
Higher and higher
Baby, can you play with fire
I can't believe it's really you
(Love me, love me)
I hear you're doing really well
(If you want me)
Finally every tear has dried
(Love me, love me)
Can boys like you, boys like you
Play with fire
The lyrics of Didi Benami's Play With Fire depict a tale of a woman being approached by a past lover who is trying to rekindle their relationship with her. The song focuses on the strength and resilience of the singer as she deals with the aftermath of a broken relationship. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics as the singer expresses her surprise and disbelief to see her ex-lover after such a long time. Though the singer recognizes that her ex-lover looks good, she does not want to hear about his success as she has moved on from her past.
The chorus of the song serves as a warning to the ex-lover, with the singer stating that if he wants her back, he has to love her and feed the flame. The flame being referred to here is likely a metaphor for desire or passion. The singer acknowledges that the flame of their relationship has the potential to burn high into the sky but warns that she's not interested in playing with fire unless he is serious about being with her. In the second verse, the singer reflects on how her ex-lover made her feel insecure and that his leaving was about his own fears and insecurity.
The final verse of the song sees the singer declare that she has found someone who gives her space and makes her feel safe. She also emphasizes that she has moved on and has decided that only her current lover can play with fire. In conclusion, the lyrics of Play With Fire encourage listeners to be confident in themselves and make it clear that they deserve to be loved and valued.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe it's really you
I'm surprised to see you again
Been so long, you look good
It's been a while since I saw you last, but you appear well
I hear you're doing really well
I've heard that you're successful
Don't ask me, let me tell you
I want to share how I've been since you left
How I've been since when you left
I want to tell you about my life since you departed
Since you left me for dead
You left me feeling emotionally abandoned
Finally every tear has dried
I've moved on from the hurt you caused me and stopped crying
I've wiped you from my life
I've removed all remnants of you from my existence
Do you remember all the times you said you'd call me
Do you recall promising to contact me?
'Cause I remember all the reasons people warned me
Because I remember every warning given to me about you
And now I hear you saying that you still adore me
I've received word that you still love me
But if you think I'd ever get with you again
I'm not interested in being with you again, even if you want to
Then you can just
You don't need to bother trying to win me back
Love me, love me
Show me affection again
Feed the flame
Stoke the embers of our previous love
If you want me back again
You can only have me if you meet the new standards I have for a partner
Burn into the sky
Express your passion for me, boldly and intensely
Higher and higher
Take things to new levels of affection and depth
Baby, can you play with fire
Can you handle a relationship with such intense heat and passion?
(Burn into the sky)
Love me, love me
Show me affection again
(Far into the sky)
If you want me
However, you have to accept me on my terms
You never know just what you got
People often take things for granted
'Til it's gone, you freak out
People regret not appreciating things until it's too late
But I'm not falling for that game
I won't be fooled into thinking things were better than they were
Boys like you never change
You are not capable of true change
You made me feel I wasn't enough
You made me doubt my self-worth and value as a partner
Wasn't enough for your love
I could not meet your expectations, and you were not able to offer me the love I deserved
But it was insecurity that made you run
Your own weaknesses and fears caused you to leave
It wasn't me
Your actions were not a reflection of my shortcomings as a partner
So don't you sit there trying to
Don't waste my time trying to make excuses for your behavior
Give me more excuses
Provide additional rationalizations for why you behaved the way you did
I don't have time for this
I am not interested in engaging in further discussion with you
I'm off to play in Houston
I have my own pursuits to focus on
And I'm too busy with the millions things I'm doing
My life is too full to devote energy to you
You can't make up for what you've done
You are not able to make amends for your past mistakes
But you still try to be the one
You are still trying to convince me to give you another chance
Ooh, by the way, by the way
By the way, I have news to share with you
I've found someone who gives me space
I'm in a new relationship with someone who respects my boundaries
Keeps me safe
My new partner makes me feel secure and protected
Makes me sane
My new partner helps me maintain my emotional stability
Found someone to take your place
I've found a new partner who is a better match for me
Now I'm safe in his arms
My new partner makes me feel safe and secure
And I decided only he can play with fire
I'm not interested in rekindling our old flame, only my new relationship has that kind of passion and intensity
Can boys like you, boys like you
Can someone like you, who was unable to appreciate and cherish me in the past, handle a relationship with such intensity now?
Play with fire
Can you handle the intense emotions and passion that a relationship with me would entail?
Lyrics © WHOOPING CRANE MUSIC
Written by: JAMES MCCAULEY, NEIL CASE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CeciVizz
wow what i love most about Didi is her story about her best friend and how she is on American Idol for her and it just touches me everytime she preforms! i have been a fan since day 1 and i think she will do great! SHE DID AMAZING!! :) GO TEAM BENAMI!!!
nikko024
That was awesome. Didi rocks! And she seems very sweet and real. I hope she's around for a long time. I can't stand most of the other contestants.
Just another Viking
Yes is beautiful...and I love the part "don't play with me cause you're playung with fire"..