Close to the Flame
HIM Lyrics


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The kiss sweetest
And touch so warm
The smile kindest
In this world so cold and strong

So close to the flame
Burning brightly
It won't fade away
And leave us lonely

The arms safest
And words all good
The faith deepest
In this world so cold and cruel

So close to the flame
Burning brightly




It won't fade away
And leave us lonely

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of HIM's song Close To The Flame are quite revealing and emotional, they describe a feeling of warmth, safety, trust and love in a cold and cruel world. The kiss is described as being sweet which is a symbol of the bond between the two lovers. The touch is warm, also symbolizing the love, affection and the need to feel close to one another. The smile is kind, and these three things help to bring some level of comfort to their lives.


The chorus "So close to the flame, burning brightly, it won't fade away and leave us lonely" is a metaphor for the intensity and passion of their love. The flame represents the intense passion they share and the fear that it might burn out at some point in time. The fear of being left lonely without that spark, without the warmth of each other's embrace, is palpable.


Throughout the song, they speak of their affection for one another and how it brings them comfort in a difficult world. They express their appreciation for each other's company, and their fear of losing it. Ultimately, the song is a message of hope, that their love is strong enough to survive the trials of life, including the darkness that surrounds them.


Line by Line Meaning

The kiss sweetest
The most tender, loving kiss


And touch so warm
A compassionate, comforting touch


The smile kindest
The gentlest, warmest smile


In this world so cold and strong
In a world that can be harsh and unforgiving


So close to the flame
Being dangerously close to something intense and passionate


Burning brightly
Radiating intense emotion and passion


It won't fade away
It will not disappear or weaken over time


And leave us lonely
And abandon us to solitude and misery


The arms safest
The most secure and protective embrace


And words all good
Comforting and uplifting language


The faith deepest
The most unwavering and profound belief


In this world so cold and cruel
In a world that can be merciless and unkind




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: VILLE HERMANNI VALO

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@malbredova8582

Nejsladší polibek
A tak vroucí dotyk
Nejmilejší úsměv
V tomhle chladném a silném světě

Blízko plamene
Hoří jasněji
Nechce pohasnout
A smutně nás opouští

Nejbezpečnější náruč
A slová tak láskavé
Nejhlubší důvěra
V tomhle chladném a krutém světě

Blízko plamene
Hoří jasněji
Nechce pohasnout
A smutně nás opouští



All comments from YouTube:

@diabolikalmistry

the most underrated band ever!

@BlueFoundatlon

Is one of the most B E A U T I F U L songs ive heard in my entire life.So tender..like a rose.Inundates my soul.I feel so wonderful,so peaceful just listening to this song.I would need thousands of comments just to describe the beauty of this song..and still it would not be enough.

@natyknatyk2335

I agree!!!

@lulita8621

Lovely comment!☺️

@kaca4121518

If i ever get married,I want this playing on my wedding!

@XY-qj9sf

Did you? :))

@novaldrfth

Yeaa did youu?:))

@ahmetmustafadogan8587

Did you ?

@syahidaiman365

Can i see it please? 😔

@derrmann1800

lets get married then and have like some wired Tim Burton type wedding haha. It goes with the song.

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