Romance
Jimmy & The Mirrors Lyrics
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I was attracted to the warmth
Of a bright soul
Feel like I’ve known you for years - I should know that I don’t
But match lit
I moved in close
And kissed you like a habit like I
Already had it and I
We’re catching quick with no where else to go
Wildfire romance
Burn a bit with every slow dance
And this flame could claim more and more
Till we’re ashes on your bedroom floor
Wildfire romance
Just a stranger
Another person in the crowd
Can’t explain her
You looked at me from the start like you figured me out
And I know it can’t last long
It started at the finish and there’s no where else to run
Nothing left to do
I’m running out of passion baby burn up all my fuel oh
Wildfire romance
Burn a bit with every slow dance
And this flame could claim more and more
Till we’re ashes on your bedroom floor
Wildfire romance
Wildfire romance
Wild…
Well I loved you
Before I knew you
You gave me something that I can’t keep
A wildfire caught in me
Wildfire romance
Burn a bit with every slow dance
And this flame could claim more and more
Till we’re nothing but ash on your bedroom floor
On fire…
The lyrics of "Romance" by Jimmy & The Mirrors depict a passionate and intense relationship, referred to as a "Wildfire romance." The opening lines describe the initial attraction and connection between the two individuals. The metaphor of a "soft glow" symbolizes the warmth and brightness of the other person's soul, drawing the singer closer. They feel a strong familiarity with this person, as if they have known them for years, even though they logically know that is not the case.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that the singer impulsively and passionately dives into the relationship. The line "kissed you like a habit like I already had it" suggests that the connection and affection feel instinctual and natural. They bring the person home, indicating a physical and emotional connection that is quickly growing. However, they acknowledge that this intensity cannot sustain for long, emphasizing that it started at the "finish" and there is nowhere else to run. The phrase "running out of passion" further alludes to the temporary nature of the relationship.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Wildfire romance," emphasizing its captivating and consuming nature. The flame is depicted as claiming more and more, symbolizing how the relationship intensifies and consumes their lives. The line "ashes on your bedroom floor" portrays the eventual burning out of this intense connection.
In the bridge, the lyrics suggest that the singer loved the person even before they truly knew them. The relationship gave them something profound, yet they recognize that it cannot be sustained. The phrase "wildfire caught in me" shows how this intensity has ignited something within the singer, but ultimately, it will only burn out.
Overall, "Romance" portrays a relationship characterized by intense passion and attraction, yet it acknowledges the inevitable transitory nature of such connections. The lyrics capture the idea of a consuming flame that burns brightly but eventually fades away.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a soft glow
I was drawn to your gentle and comforting presence
I was attracted to the warmth
I was enticed by the affection and kindness you expressed
Of a bright soul
Of someone with a vibrant and radiant spirit
Feel like I’ve known you for years - I should know that I don’t
I experienced an instant connection with you, even though logically we've just met
But match lit
But a spark ignited within me
I moved in close
I closed the distance between us
And kissed you like a habit like I
And kissed you instinctively, as if it were a familiar routine
Already had it and I
As if I had already possessed that feeling before
Took you home
I brought you back to my place
We’re catching quick with no where else to go
We're falling for each other rapidly, with nowhere else to divert our attention
Wildfire romance
An intense and passionate love affair
Burn a bit with every slow dance
Continuously intensifying as we sway and move together in a slow dance
And this flame could claim more and more
And this love could consume us completely
Till we’re ashes on your bedroom floor
Until we're reduced to remnants of our passionate connection, left behind in your bedroom
Just a stranger
Merely an unfamiliar person
Another person in the crowd
Just someone among a multitude of others
Can’t explain her
Unable to comprehend or describe the allure of this person
You looked at me from the start like you figured me out
Right from the beginning, you gazed at me as if you understood me completely
And I know it can’t last long
I'm aware that this connection is fleeting and won't endure
It started at the finish and there’s no where else to run
Our relationship began when it should have ended, leaving us with no escape
Nothing left to do
There is no further action or resolution to be taken
I’m running out of passion baby burn up all my fuel oh
I'm losing my fervor, my energy for this relationship is dwindling
Well I loved you
Well, I had strong feelings of affection for you
Before I knew you
Even before truly getting to know you
You gave me something that I can’t keep
You bestowed upon me something I can't hold onto permanently
A wildfire caught in me
An uncontrollable and passionate force ignited within me
And this flame could claim more and more
And this love could consume us completely
Till we’re nothing but ash on your bedroom floor
Until we're reduced to mere remnants, left behind as ashes in your bedroom
On fire…
Burning with passion and intensity
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Written by: William Juergens
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