Burning Down the House
John Stephens Lyrics
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Cool baby strange but not a stranger
Ever since we came this way
We're burning down the house
Hold tight wait till the party's over
Hold tight we're in for nasty weather
Three hundred sixty five degrees
Here's your ticket pack your bag
Time for jumpin' overboard
Transportation is here
Close enough but not too far
Maybe you know where you are
Fightin' fire with fire
Burning down the house
All night this crowd is moving something
That's right, don't wanna hurt nobody
This things will knock you off your feet
We're burning down the house
Here's your ticket, pack your bag
Time for jumpin' overboard
Transportation is here, yeah, yeah
Close enough but not too far
Baby you know where you are
Fightin' fire with fire
So hold tight
Hold tight wait till the party's over
Hold tight we're in for nasty weather
Three hundred sixty five degrees
We're burning down the house
Do it again now
Do it again say
Burning down the house
Burning down the house
The lyrics to John Stephens's song "Burning Down the House" speak to the energy and chaos of a party that is reaching its climax. The singer warns the listener that they might get more than they bargained for in attending this event, describing it as "cool baby strange but not a stranger." From the moment they arrived, the party has been building and building, until now it feels like everything is on fire - hence the repeated refrain of "we're burning down the house."
Despite the chaos, the singer urges the listener to hold tight and wait for the party to be over. They acknowledge that the weather is turning nasty, and that things are heating up to 365 degrees - a metaphor for the intensity of the moment. The singer provides a ticket for the listener, telling them it's time to pack their bags and jump overboard - perhaps a nod to the idea of letting loose and surrendering to the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch out you might get what you're after
Be cautious, as your actions and desires may have consequences.
Cool baby strange but not a stranger
The situation at hand is new and unusual, but not completely unfamiliar.
Ever since we came this way
Since we arrived, things have been different.
We're burning down the house
We are causing destruction and chaos.
Hold tight wait till the party's over
Be patient and wait until the situation is resolved before taking action.
Hold tight we're in for nasty weather
Prepare yourself, as things are about to get difficult and unpleasant.
Three hundred sixty five degrees
Things are heating up to the extreme.
Here's your ticket pack your bag
Prepare to leave and take responsibility for your actions.
Time for jumpin' overboard
It's time to abandon ship and escape the situation.
Transportation is here
There is a way out of the current predicament.
Close enough but not too far
The solution to the problem is nearby, but not necessarily easy to reach.
Maybe you know where you are
It's possible that you understand the situation and can navigate it effectively.
Fightin' fire with fire
Responding to a difficult situation with equally extreme measures.
All night this crowd is moving something
The situation is constantly changing and in motion.
That's right, don't wanna hurt nobody
It's important to avoid harming others while attempting to solve the problem.
This things will knock you off your feet
The situation is powerful and can have a significant impact.
Do it again now
Repeat the previous actions or approach.
Do it again say
Reinforce and emphasize the need to repeat the previous actions or approach.
Burning down the house
Continuing to cause destruction and chaos.
Contributed by Mackenzie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Kingrob30
Cool!
@glendagoodewright3438
Love the original...and I really like his version!