Fire Motif
Lemon Demon Lyrics

Nature's hot burning parasite,
The all-consuming and destructive force of nature is compared to a parasite that invades and takes over.

I'll be hoping for rain tonight.
The singer is wishing for a symbol of renewal and cleansing to extinguish the destructive flames.

Maybe time will extinguish me,
The singer considers the possibility that the passage of time may be the only thing that can end their fiery ordeals.

But no one knows where this time may be.
The artist recognizes the uncertainty of whether or not time will bring an end to their torment.

Spontaneous combustion of the soul.
The sudden, intense emotions of the human soul can ignite and fuel inner turmoil.

Love, pain, and such emotions are the coal.
Strong feelings and experiences serve as the kindling and fuel for the fire metaphor in the song.

Smoke, burning, sparks and red fire!
The destructive and chaotic elements of fire are listed to emphasize its power.

I like using metaphor, so sue me,
The artist acknowledges their fondness for figurative language in their lyrics.

The flames represent something deep.
The fire imagery is not literal, but symbolic of something more profound and meaningful.

And fire is perfect because it's bright yet gloomy.
The artist appreciates the dual nature of fire as a source of light and warmth, but also as a force of destruction and danger.

It could be anything, but suicide would be quite a leap.
The possible meanings of the fire imagery are left open, but the artist notes that a literal interpretation of suicide is unlikely.

My house, my car, my eyes are on fire.
The destructive power of the metaphorical flames is linked to personal possessions and even the artist's own body.

Don't shoot, you'll see, that I'm all I can be.
The singer asks not to be attacked, because they are already giving their all and facing their own emotional battles.

Peace and love and clouds and hugs,
Antithetical concepts to the chaos and destruction of the previous lines, perhaps indicating a desire for a different emotional state.

And teddy bears with hearts for eyes.
A childlike and innocent symbol, possibly representing a desire for comfort and safety.

Flames and screams, apocolyptic
The artist returns to the image of fire as a source of disaster and destruction.

Fire raining from the skies.
An apocalyptic image of extreme destruction caused by the fire metaphor.

The time has come for burnination now,
The sense of inevitability and finality from the earlier lines returns, emphasizing the destructive power of the fire image.

You cannot run.
The artist advises against trying to evade the consequences of one's actions and emotions, as they will eventually catch up.

They'll find you.
The consequences, symbolized by the fire metaphor, will eventually claim the artist.

They'll catch you.
The artist warns that there is no escape from the emotional turmoil represented by the fire metaphor.

They'll burn you.
The final line underscores the power and devastation of the fire metaphor, which consumes the artist completely.

Smoke, burning, sparks and red fire!
The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the central metaphor and its various aspects.