Set It On Fire
Eve Lyrics


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Set it on fire fire...
Fire fire

Uh yo
Hey if you see me
This is the world I came
Making me say a lot of things I'll never face
Steal trying to catch up
Chasing me for days
I'll be in the fast line
You'll be up away
What we do see each other no play
Still got the mask with jaws
But no face
Brand new, think breaking laws it's okay
Talking shit we only gonna make you blown away
Take my advice stay away
This fame you never want that
In and out no traces like that
You know you'll feel the heat your on back
Come on

[Bridge:]
Listen it's get time
And the clock is set next
To moving lights
Drowning at the sound of the crowd
But they playing in sight
Stepping on the fire...
Till it explode

[Chorus:]
Set it on fire fire fire
Let it burn fire fire fire [x2]
Till it explode
Yeah come on
Yeah yeah

Hey to hip hop elite I'm revelation
Contagious flow
Call poison ivy
Everybody doing it jersey
Except me following in the same
Never excited me
Always a leader
And the rest to follow
Short bizar parses
Doing as well as the bible
Maybe we are small
But few are chosen
You know it's will when
Eve is spoken

You know it's get crazy
When the lights go out
You better be prepared
For different drop
The heat coming
You better start running
The way that they aiming
That thing you can't stop them [x2]

[Bridge x2]

[Chorus]

Listen it's get time
(fire fire)
And the clock is set next
(fire fire)
To moving lights
(fire fire)
Drowning out the sound of the crowd
(fire fire)
But they playing in sight
(fire fire)
Stepping on the fire...
(fire fire)
Till it explode





Set it on fire fire fire
Set it on fire fire fire

Overall Meaning

In Eve's song "Set It On Fire," the rapper speaks about the desire to rise above society's expectations and limitations. She talks about facing adversity and haters as she pursues her dreams. The lyrics describe the pressure and intensity of her lifestyle, with references to fame, success, and the price that comes with it. The lines "You know you'll feel the heat your on back" and "The heat coming, you better start running" describe the feeling of being chased and constantly in the spotlight. She advises listeners to stay away from the fame if they don't want to feel the heat.


The chorus "Set it on fire fire fire, let it burn fire fire fire" implies a sense of destruction and chaos, which Eve describes as something that needs to be done in order to create new opportunities and reach a higher level of success. The line "Hey to hip hop elite I'm revelation" shows that Eve sees herself as a game-changer in the industry, with a contagious flow that she compares to poison ivy. Overall, the song can be interpreted as a call to action, to embrace the challenges and heat of pursuing one's dreams and to be willing to take risks and create opportunities for oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Set it on fire fire...
Ignite the flames


Fire fire
Fuel the passion and intensity


Hey if you see me
Not everyone can handle the heat of the spotlight


This is the world I came
The music industry is her domain


Making me say a lot of things I'll never face
Putting on a brave face is necessary to survive


Steal trying to catch up
Competition is fierce, always trying to stay on top


Chasing me for days
The hustle never stops, constantly pursued for success


I'll be in the fast line
Moving quickly and efficiently to reach goals


You'll be up away
Others may look up to her success, but can't reach it


What we do see each other no play
This is a serious game, no room for weakness


Still got the mask with jaws
Putting on a façade to hide weaknesses


But no face
Losing oneself in the persona created by fame


Brand new, think breaking laws it's okay
Pushing boundaries and taking risks is necessary for growth


Talking shit we only gonna make you blown away
Don't mess with Eve or you'll regret it


Take my advice stay away
The lifestyle comes with consequences, not worth it for everyone


This fame you never want that
Not everyone can handle the pressures and scrutiny fame brings


In and out no traces like that
Trying to maintain privacy and control in the public eye


You know you'll feel the heat your on back
The constant pressure and attention can be suffocating


Listen it's get time
Time to step up and make moves


And the clock is set next
The next phase of her career is coming


To moving lights
The excitement of performing


Drowning at the sound of the crowd
The roar of the cheers can be overwhelming


But they playing in sight
The audience is captivated by her performance


Stepping on the fire...
Taking bold steps and taking risks


Till it explode
Going all out until she reaches her limits


Set it on fire fire fire
Continuing to fuel the passion and intensity


Let it burn fire fire fire
Letting the creative energy flow freely


Till it explode
Reaching the peak of her potential


Hey to hip hop elite I'm revelation
Eve is a game changer in the genre


Contagious flow
Her music and style inspire others


Call poison ivy
Her influence is strong and can be dangerous


Everybody doing it jersey
Others are following trends, but she's setting them


Except me following in the same
She refuses to conform or be like everyone else


Never excited me
Doing what everyone else is doing is not fulfilling


Always a leader
She leads by example rather than following others


And the rest to follow
Others try to emulate her success


Short bizar parses
Her unique and unconventional style sets her apart


Doing as well as the bible
Her impact and influence is everlasting


Maybe we are small
The industry and individuals may seem insignificant, but they have immense power


But few are chosen
The few with talent, drive, and resilience rise to the top


You know it's will when
When it comes to Eve and her career, it's not luck, it's willpower


Eve is spoken
Her voice and message carry weight and impact


You know it's get crazy
Things can get wild and unpredictable in the industry


When the lights go out
When the performances and cameras turn off, there's a different side to the industry


You better be prepared
Being ready for anything is crucial


For different drop
Changes and unexpected events can happen at any moment


The heat coming
The pressure and competition always loom


You better start running
Being proactive and adaptable is important


The way that they aiming
The industry and others are always targeting you


That thing you can't stop them
There will always be challenges and obstacles, but they cannot be allowed to stop someone's progress


[Bridge x2]
Continuing to build momentum and excitement


[Chorus]
Fueling the passion and creativity until it reaches its explosive potential


Listen it's get time
Continuing to drive forward, regardless of obstacles


(fire fire)
The fire still burns strong


And the clock is set next
The next phase is coming soon


(fire fire)
The intensity continues to grow


To moving lights
The energy and excitement of performing


(fire fire)
The fire still burns hot


Drowning out the sound of the crowd
Being submerged in the creative process


(fire fire)
The flames continue to flicker and grow


But they playing in sight
Captivating the audience with each note


(fire fire)
The passion and intensity continue to ignite


Stepping on the fire...
Taking risks and pushing limits


(fire fire)
The flames continue to burn bright


Till it explode
Reaching the peak of potential, and then some


Set it on fire fire fire
Continuing to ignite and inspire


Set it on fire fire fire
Fueling the passion and intensity until it reaches its explosive potential




Writer(s): Pierre Alexandre Busson, Pierre Busson, Lamont Coleman, Frankie Storm, Eve Jeffers, Alexandre Azaria Copyright: Dabney Music Publishing, All You Need Is Songs, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Ed. Savoir Faire, Europacorp Music Publishing

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Comments from YouTube:

@dancingmonkey08

Just after re watching the Transporter trilogy (thought it was fitting after Jason Stathams recent big birthday and the first movie turns 20 next week); the three main things that make them so entertaining is the brilliant car chases, the amazing choreographed action scenes by Cory Yeun, all tied together with Stathams natural charisma (with a little help from the brilliant actor who plays Tarconi).

Love this piece of music, especially that they brought back the catchy theme from the second movie

@CHAOS418

Tarconi c'est François berleand

@user-dr2yz8um3d

15 years old!
I still remember seeing this in theaters opening day
Glad this song kept that same theme from part 2

@stephaniesterling2762

This song makes me feel better when I get depressed and sad and I am getting back up on my feet again and stay strong

@lewisgreen1725

Stand strong brother

@keymonipeterson6501

FACTS

@wagnevasconcelos4976

essa música é muito show!

@rskrao9152

2020 ....still sets it on fire!!!!!

@Jan-cs7mz

2023....

@0nepunchman

Esse som me arrupia, a melodia do filme 2 mt foda

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