Wildfire
John Mayer/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Swim inside it we could
String some lights up the, hill beside it
Tonight the moon's so bright you could,
You could drive with your headlights out
'Cause a little bit of summer's what the whole year's all about
Put your feet up next to mine
We can watch that water line get higher and higher
Say, say, say
Ain't it been some kind of day
You and me been catching on like a wildfire
Don't get up just to, get another you can
drink from mine, we can't, leave each other
We can dance with the dead
You can rest your head
On my shoulder if you want to get older with me
'Cause a little bit of summer makes a lot of history
You look fine, fine, fine
Put your feet up next to mine
We can watch that water line get higher and higher
Say, say, say
Ain't it been some kind of day
You and me been catching on like a wildfire
I got a rock from the river in my medicine bag
Magpie feather in his medicine bag
Say, say, say
Ain't it been some kind of day
You and me been catchin' on like a wildfire
The lyrics to John Mayer's "Wildfire" are a poetic description of a romantic encounter, set against a natural backdrop. Mayer sings about finding peace and joy in each other's company, as they watch the water rising and the moon shining bright. He suggests that this simple pleasure, shared with someone special, can make all the difference in life. The metaphor of a wildfire captures the intensity and unpredictability of their feelings, as they catch on to each other with a passion that seems to spread like a blaze.
The opening lines highlight the power of nature and the impossibility of taming it. The river is a symbol of the wildness and unpredictability of life, and the couple can only admire it from the outside. However, they can still enjoy its beauty and let it inspire them. They hang string lights on the hill, watch the moonshine, and drive with their headlights out, creating an atmosphere of carefree joy. The chorus repeats the idea that summer, with all its warmth and light, is what life is all about. The couple can relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of being together, as they watch the water rise and feel the heat of the wildfire.
The verses of the song speak directly to the object of Mayer's affection, urging her to put her feet up and rest, to dance with the dead, and to grow old with him. His desire for her is intense, but also playful and tender. He offers her a rock from the river and a magpie feather, as tokens of his affection and his connection to nature. The repetition of the chorus and the final lines suggest that their encounter is just the beginning of a love story that will continue to grow and spread.
Line by Line Meaning
River's strong you can't,
The river is very strong and you cannot swim inside it.
Swim inside it we could
Although the river is strong, we still have the urge to swim in it.
String some lights up the, hill beside it
We can hang some lights on the hill next to the river.
Tonight the moon's so bright you could,
The moon is very bright tonight, so much so that you could even drive with your headlights off.
You could drive with your headlights out
The moon is bright enough to guide you.
'Cause a little bit of summer's what the whole year's all about
For most people, summer is the best season of the year and it defines the entire year.
You look fine, fine, fine
You look very good.
Put your feet up next to mine
Relax next to me and put your feet up.
We can watch that water line get higher and higher
We can watch the river's water level rise.
Say, say, say
Speak up and tell me.
Ain't it been some kind of day
Hasn't it been an incredible day?
You and me been catching on like a wildfire
We have been connecting and loving each other strongly and swiftly.
Don't get up just to, get another you can drink from mine
You don't have to get up to get another drink when you can drink from my glass.
We can't, leave each other
We cannot bear the thought of being separated.
We can dance with the dead
We can enjoy each other's company even if the past haunts us.
You can rest your head
You can lean your head on me.
On my shoulder if you want to get older with me
If you want to grow old with me, I am right here for you.
'Cause a little bit of summer makes a lot of history
Summer makes a lot of cherished memories.
I got a rock from the river in my medicine bag
I have a rock from the river in my bag of healing tools.
Magpie feather in his medicine bag
He carries a magpie feather in his healing tools.
Say, say, say
Tell me, tell me, tell me.
Ain't it been some kind of day
Hasn't it been an amazing day?
You and me been catchin' on like a wildfire
We have been connecting and loving each other strongly and swiftly.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BREAUX, JAMES RYAN WUIHUN HO
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