Bonfire
Jnthn Lyrics
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But she's on fire
And every time I hit the ground
She takes me higher
And when she told me that I was free
I couldn't face reality
I don't know who I'm supposed to be
Without her
My baby's always calling me out
Says I'm a liar
But she still goes out every night
With her friends who stand by her
I guess I'm the one that should leave
But I am tired
Cause my baby is nowhere to be found
She's a wildfire
I still see her dancing
I remember what she smelled like
They say I should face it
She found someone else
And don't give a fuck bout my life
I need to get rid of her stuff
I'll make a bonfire
My love was never enough
I'll make it up with fire
I guess I'm the one who forgives
But I am tired
Now I watch it as it burns...
So give you a heads up
I don't even wanna know your name
Cause you made me insecure
And I'm never gonna be the same
Burn let it burn let it burn
Burn ket ut burn let it burn
I still see her dancing...
In Jnthn's song "Bonfire," the lyrics suggest a toxic relationship that is no longer working. The singer's partner constantly lets them down but also takes them higher whenever they hit the ground. The singer is unsure of who they're supposed to be without their partner despite the knowledge that they're always being called out and accused of lying. The singer's partner is unfaithful and has found someone else, and the singer decides to start a bonfire with all their partner's possessions in order to make a clean break from the relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer shows a mix of conflicting emotions, including insecurity, sadness, and anger. They feel like they're not enough for their partner, despite their attempts to forgive and forget. The bonfire is a physical representation of their attempt to eradicate their partner's presence from their lives, but it's also a symbolic destruction of the memories and emotions that the relationship brought with it.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby's always letting me down
Despite my lover consistently disappointing me, she never fails to amaze me.
But she's on fire
My lover is passionate and captivating, burning with an unyielding intensity.
And every time I hit the ground
Even when I'm at my lowest, feeling defeated and helpless, my lover has the power to lift me up.
She takes me higher
My lover inspires me to greater heights, motivating me to become a better version of myself.
And when she told me that I was free
My lover granted me freedom from our relationship, but the reality of moving on was overwhelming.
I couldn't face reality
The thought of living my life without my lover filled me with dread and insecurity.
I don't know who I'm supposed to be
Without my lover in my life, I struggle to find my identity and purpose.
Without her
My life is incomplete and lacks direction without the love of my life.
My baby's always calling me out
My lover constantly accuses me of dishonesty and deception.
Says I'm a liar
My lover believes that I am untrustworthy and deceitful, despite my protestations.
But she still goes out every night
Even as she criticizes me, my lover enjoys a vibrant social life, surrounded by supportive friends.
With her friends who stand by her
My lover is surrounded by a loyal and devoted group of companions who support her unconditionally.
I guess I'm the one that should leave
I recognize that our relationship is toxic and unsustainable, and that I am the one who should walk away.
But I am tired
The emotional toll of our tumultuous relationship has left me drained and exhausted.
Cause my baby is nowhere to be found
My lover has vanished from my life, leaving me feeling lost and adrift.
She's a wildfire
My lover's passionate and unpredictable nature makes her impossible to control or contain.
I still see her dancing
The memory of my lover's beauty and grace continues to haunt me, even as I try to move on.
I remember what she smelled like
Every scent, sight, and sound associated with my lover is etched in my memory, adding to my pain.
They say I should face it
My friends and loved ones advise me to confront the reality of our breakup and move on.
She found someone else
My ex-lover has moved on and found someone new, leaving me behind.
And don't give a fuck bout my life
My ex-lover is indifferent to my suffering and unconcerned with my well-being.
I need to get rid of her stuff
To sever all ties with my ex-lover, I must eliminate all physical reminders of our relationship from my life.
I'll make a bonfire
To symbolize the end of our relationship, I will burn all of my ex-lover's belongings in a bonfire.
My love was never enough
Despite my best efforts, my love was not sufficient to save our failing relationship.
I'll make it up with fire
By burning her possessions in a dramatic display of catharsis, I aim to find closure and move on.
I guess I'm the one who forgives
Despite my ex-lover's faults and betrayals, I find it in my heart to forgive her and wish her well.
Now I watch it as it burns...
As her belongings go up in flames, I reflect on the nature of our relationship and try to move on.
So give you a heads up
I warn you in advance.
I don't even wanna know your name
I have no interest in getting involved with anyone new.
Cause you made me insecure
The trauma of my past relationship has left me feeling vulnerable and distrustful of others.
And I'm never gonna be the same
The pain of losing my ex-lover will always be a part of me.
Burn let it burn let it burn
I channel my anger and frustration into the fiery destruction of my ex-lover's belongings.
Burn ket ut burn let it burn
I am consumed by the cleansing flames, letting go of my past and embracing a new future.
Writer(s): Jonathan Shechtman
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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