Chasing Fire
Lauv Lyrics

I wanna hate you 'cause I still love you
Despite the hurt caused by their relationship ending, the singer is still in love with the other person and is conflicted about their feelings.

And it's weighing on my chest
The weight of this emotional conflict is heavy and is negatively impacting the singer's well-being.

We keep our bodies tied together, to ignore what's coming next
They are physically intimate to avoid confronting the reality of their relationship ending and the uncertainty of what comes next.

I was driving you home in the middle of the night, but I couldn't bring myself to say goodbye
The artist is finding it difficult to say goodbye to their significant other, even when they are physically apart.

You got that something that I never wanna lose, lose, yeah
The other person has something special that the artist is afraid of losing if they end the relationship.

It's like dancing when the song's already over, moving without getting any closer, oh oh oh oh
Their relationship feels like it's already over, and they are going through the motions without any progress or forward momentum.

I wanna feel you, really feel you, not just hold you close at night
The singer desires a deeper emotional connection with their significant other, beyond just physical intimacy.

We keep our bodies tied together, to ignore what's on our minds (Yeah)
Physical intimacy is a way to distract from the emotional turmoil and difficult conversations they need to have.

I'm chasing fire when I'm running after you, you
The artist is pursuing a relationship that is intense and passionate, but also destructive to their emotional well-being.

Even if I go, even if I stay
The artist is unsure if staying in the relationship or leaving is the right choice, and is grappling with this decision.

Keep chasing fire, no other way, no other way
Despite the difficulty of their relationship, the singer is compelled to pursue it and is unable to envision an alternate path forward.