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Mayer & Aguayo Lyrics
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It's not the storm before the calm
This is the deep and dyin' breath of
This love we've been workin' on
Can't seem to hold you like I want to
So I can feel you in my arms
Nobody's gonna come and save you
We're goin' down
And you can see it too
We're goin' down
And you know that we're doomed
My dear
We're slow dancing in a burnin' room
I was the one you always dreamed of
You were the one I tried to draw
How dare you say it's nothing to me
Baby, you're the only light I ever saw
I'll make the most of all the sadness
You'll be a bitch because you can
You try to hit me, just hurt me
So you leave me feeling dirty
'Cause you can't understand
We're goin' down
And you can see it too
We're goin' down
And you know that we're doomed
My dear
We're slow dancing in a burnin' room
Go cry about it, why don't you
Go cry about it, why don't you
Go cry about it, why don't you
My dear, we're slow dancin' in a burnin' room
Burnin' room, burnin' room
Don't you think we outta know by now?
Don't you think we shoulda learned somehow?
Don't you think we outta know by now?
Don't you think we shoulda learned somehow?
Don't you think we outta know by now?
Don't you think we shoulda learned somehow?
The lyrics of the song “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” by Mayer and Aguayo speak of a relationship that is about to come to an end. Mayer is expressing his sadness and despair over what is happening. He is trying to convince his partner that they are heading towards a disaster, but she does not see it. He makes it very clear that the state of the relationship is not a simple passing phase or a momentary thing. He refers to it as “this love we’ve been working on.”
The first line of the song makes it clear that whatever is happening is not insignificant. He sings, “It’s not a silly little moment,” which implies that this is important enough to be taken seriously. Mayer goes on to sing “we’re going down, and you can see it too” and “you know that we’re doomed.” He is calling attention to the fact that the relationship is in freefall and they are on a downward spiral.
The metaphor of a “burning room” in the title and the chorus is powerful imagery. The room is burning, and they are slow dancing. This is a poignant indication of the intensity and passion with which they are clinging to each other even as everything is falling apart. Their relationship is coming to an end, and they are both hurting. The song is rich in emotion and powerful in its message, and it speaks to anyone who has undergone a painful break-up.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not a silly little moment
This moment is not unimportant or insignificant
It's not the storm before the calm
This is not just a temporary hurdle before things get better
This is the deep and dyin' breath of
This is the final gasp of breath that represents the end of something important
This love we've been workin' on
This relationship that we've put time and effort into building
Can't seem to hold you like I want to
I am unable to physically embrace you the way I desire
So I can feel you in my arms
So that I can experience the comfort and support of having you near
Nobody's gonna come and save you
There is no one else to rescue or assist you
We pulled too many false alarms
We have cried wolf too many times and now nobody believes we are truly in danger
We're goin' down
Our relationship is failing and becoming worse with each passing moment
And you can see it too
You are also aware of our problems and the fact that we are in trouble
And you know that we're doomed
You are cognizant of the fact that we are headed towards a negative outcome or failure
My dear
A term of affection, said to someone who is loved dearly
We're slow dancing in a burnin' room
Our relationship is like a slow dance in a room that is on fire - it is beautiful but also destructive and doomed to end in flames
I was the one you always dreamed of
You have always desired and longed for someone just like me
You were the one I tried to draw
I attempted to recreate an idealized version of you
How dare you say it's nothing to me
You have insulted me by acting like our relationship means nothing to you
Baby, you're the only light I ever saw
You are the one bright spot in my life, the one person who has brought me happiness and light in the darkness
I'll make the most of all the sadness
I will try to find meaning and purpose in my pain and heartache
You'll be a bitch because you can
You will treat me cruelly because you have the power to do so
You try to hit me, just hurt me
You attempt to physically or emotionally harm me because it makes you feel better or more powerful
So you leave me feeling dirty
Your actions make me feel ashamed or unworthy
'Cause you can't understand
You are unable to comprehend my emotions or feelings
Go cry about it, why don't you
You should express your emotions of despair and sadness
My dear, we're slow dancin' in a burnin' room
We are still trying to work on our relationship despite the fact that it is causing us both pain
Burnin' room, burnin' room
The room around us is filled with fire and destruction
Don't you think we outta know by now?
Shouldn't we know better or be more aware by this point?
Don't you think we shoulda learned somehow?
Shouldn't we have gained some knowledge or experience from our past troubles?
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: John Clayton Mayer
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