House On Fire
Ian Frandsen Lyrics

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Did you mean to set the house on fire
Lower expectations bring the embers out
By the ending of the morning its night we both hate
And by the ending of the night well both go our separate ways
I breathe
you feel
even better now
My chest

My breath
never let me down
I wrote this song at the bottom of the pit
If I get any closer then I swear we might get
Too twisted in the sentence and loses all the sentiment
Sweet mental degradation you can take another hit

Next time
both side
break bread with the coastline
I swear
it's alright
blood bank on the small size
I wrote this song about a girl who don't exist
7 weeks sober from her 10 years in
we never mention numbers
girl, I guess we don't exist
A half for every whole and all her friends are having kids
By the ending of the night we'll both know how to live
When the morning comes I'll be entirely on the fence
I don't get much
we fight to make up
I fly out tomorrow when the sun comes up
I yelled and cried
she says I smoke too much
And I don't know why the topic matters that much
The intoxicated slurring language
we should both sober up
I'm not jealous in just saying I don't see you enough
Rest in peace on the pavement covered in blood
My shock
your undermining what the company was
Blindsided silver lining covered by love
My side of the bed never felt warm enough

But by the end of the night we hate who we've become
You left your pride on the dresser right next to your clutch

Overall Meaning

In Ian Frandsen's song "House on fire," the lyrics paint a picture of a tumultuous relationship that is on the verge of falling apart. The opening lines, "Did you mean to set the house on fire? Lower expectations bring the embers out," suggest that the relationship was already in a fragile state, and someone intentionally ignited the conflict. The following lines, "By the ending of the morning it's night we both hate, And by the ending of the night we'll both go our separate ways," indicate that the relationship is filled with constant arguing and dissatisfaction.

The lyrics also touch on themes of addiction and self-destructive behavior. The lines, "My chest, My breath, never let me down," convey a sense of dependency on substances to cope with the difficulties of the relationship. The songwriter admits to writing the song at the "bottom of the pit," implying a state of desolation and despair. The mention of sobriety and the girl who "don't exist" suggests that the relationship might be based on illusions and false hopes.

Despite the tumultuous nature of the relationship, there is a sense of longing and attachment. The songwriter mentions flying out the next day and feeling disconnected from the other person. The lyrics also convey a sense of frustration and miscommunication, with arguments over smoking and jealousy. The song ends with a bittersweet image of leaving behind personal possessions, like pride and clutch, suggesting the decision to move on from the toxic relationship.

Overall, "House on fire" delves into the complexities of a troubled relationship, addressing themes of addiction, self-destruction, and the challenges of communication and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Did you mean to set the house on fire
Did you intentionally create chaos and destruction in our relationship

Lower expectations bring the embers out
Having low expectations leads to conflicts and unresolved issues

By the ending of the morning its night we both hate
Our relationship has deteriorated to the point where we both despise each other

And by the ending of the night well both go our separate ways
At the end of the night, we will part ways and go separate directions

I breathe
I exist and try to find solace

you feel
You experience emotions and sensations

even better now
Feeling improved or elevated

My chest
My emotional core

My breath
My vital energy and life force

never let me down
Have always been reliable and supportive

I wrote this song at the bottom of the pit
I composed this song during a period of deep despair

If I get any closer then I swear we might get
If we become more intimate, it could lead to further complications and problems

Too twisted in the sentence and loses all the sentiment
If we overcomplicate our relationship, it will lose its genuine meaning

Sweet mental degradation you can take another hit
The destructive cycle of our relationship is addictive, and you can endure more pain

Next time
In the future

both side
Both parties involved

break bread with the coastline
Reconcile and find peace with the difficult aspects of our surroundings

I swear
I promise

it's alright
Everything will be fine

blood bank on the small size
Our relationship lacks a strong foundation and support

I wrote this song about a girl who don't exist
I created this song about an imaginary girl who symbolizes the absence of a fulfilling relationship

7 weeks sober from her 10 years in
I have been away from the destructive relationship for seven weeks, after enduring it for ten years

we never mention numbers
We avoid discussing the details and length of our relationship

girl, I guess we don't exist
Our relationship is so hollow and empty that it feels nonexistent

A half for every whole and all her friends are having kids
We settle for less in our relationship, and everyone around us seems to be moving forward with their lives

By the ending of the night we'll both know how to live
Through the hardships of our relationship, we will gain a deeper understanding of life

When the morning comes I'll be entirely on the fence
In the morning, I will be indecisive about the future of our relationship

I don't get much
I don't receive much satisfaction

we fight to make up
We argue in order to find temporary resolution and reconciliation

I fly out tomorrow when the sun comes up
I am leaving tomorrow at sunrise

I yelled and cried
I expressed my frustration and pain through outbursts and tears

she says I smoke too much
She complains that I smoke excessively

And I don't know why the topic matters that much
I am unsure why the subject is significant to her

The intoxicated slurring language
The incoherent speech caused by intoxication

we should both sober up
We should both free ourselves from the influence of drugs or alcohol

I'm not jealous in just saying I don't see you enough
I'm not trying to sound possessive, I simply feel that we don't spend enough time together

Rest in peace on the pavement covered in blood
A metaphorical representation of the destructive aftermath of our relationship

My shock
My astonishment and disbelief

your undermining what the company was
You are diminishing the positive aspects and memories of our shared experiences

Blindsided silver lining covered by love
The hope and positivity in our relationship is overshadowed by the toxicity and conflicts

My side of the bed never felt warm enough
I always felt a lack of emotional warmth and comfort

But by the end of the night we hate who we've become
By the end of the night, we both despise the negative changes in ourselves caused by our relationship

You left your pride on the dresser right next to your clutch
You abandoned your dignity and self-respect for material possessions

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ian Frandsen

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