Forest Fire
Harmony Trowbridge Lyrics


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we break up every day
we break up when the sky says
we make love every day
we make love
we make love every day
we make love when the sky says
and we break up every day
forest fire, forest fire
you burn it down to make it
you burn it down, burn it down

forest fire, forest fire
you burn it down to make it
so burn it down, burn it down
why don't you think we can take it?

see the hearts in the grave
opaque morning sky
don't they know it

oh the times that we tried
to arrive the safe (...)
hard (...)

see the hearts in the grave
opaque morning sky
don't they know it
oh the times that we tried




to arrive the safe (...)
hard (...)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Forest Fire" by Harmony Trowbridge are difficult to understand without any context. However, the song seems to depict a tumultuous relationship that is compared to a forest fire. The lyrics suggest that the two individuals making up the relationship break up and make up repeatedly, but they continue to make love every day. This relationship is like a destructive force that burns everything down, represented by the forest fire imagery. The chorus repeats the phrase "forest fire" as a metaphor for destruction and burning down everything.


In the verses, the lyrics convey sadness and disappointment. The first verse mentions how they break up when the sky says, which could imply that external factors play a role in their relationship's ups and downs. The lyrics then mention seeing hearts in the grave and an opaque morning sky, which suggest a feeling of hopelessness and gloom. The second verse talks about the times they tried to arrive safely, but it seems that it's been challenging to do so. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it seems like a relationship that cannot be salvaged, leaving its mark like a destructive forest fire.


Overall, "Forest Fire" gives a sense of a tumultuous and chaotic relationship, likening it to a destructive force.


Line by Line Meaning

we break up every day
Our relationship is tumultuous and fraught with constant separation


we break up when the sky says
We base our relationship on external events that may or may not have real significance


we make love every day
Despite the frequent breakups, our connection remains intense and profound


we make love
Our intimacy is a core part of our relationship


we make love every day
We prioritize and cherish our physical relationship as a way of strengthening our bond


we make love when the sky says
External events can also spark our desire and bring us together


and we break up every day
Despite our deep connection, our relationship is plagued by instability and uncertainty


forest fire, forest fire
The intense, destructive power of a forest fire serves as a metaphor for our relationship


you burn it down to make it
We intentionally cause destruction and chaos as a way of clearing a path for growth


you burn it down, burn it down
We are committed to this process, even if it involves destruction and loss


forest fire, forest fire
The metaphor of the forest fire continues to dominate the song's imagery


you burn it down to make it
We see destruction as an essential part of creation and growth


so burn it down, burn it down
We are willing to take risks and embrace chaos in order to achieve our goals


why don't you think we can take it?
We are confident in our ability to withstand the challenges we face, despite the danger involved


see the hearts in the grave
Perhaps a reference to past lovers, who were not as resilient as we are


opaque morning sky
The ambiguity of the morning sky foreshadows the uncertainty and instability of our relationship


don't they know it
Others may not understand our approach or our commitment to each other


oh the times that we tried
Despite the challenges we face, we have not given up on each other


to arrive the safe (...)
We have tried different approaches and tactics to make our relationship work


hard (...)
This has been a difficult and painful process, but we remain committed to each other and to our growth together




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