House On Fire
Mimi Webb Lyrics


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(You liar, now I'ma set your house on fire)

I made friends with the head of police
To make sure he'd suspect me the least
If I'm caught I'll be out in a week
I got my story straight down to a T

Oh, I'd say, "It wasn't me", hm
And sure we dated once in a while
But if there was a motive, it's not enough for a trial

I saw you out, it was zero degrees
And you had your hands right under her sleeves
Oh, you said you don't get cold
You liar
Now I'ma set your house on fire
Running, I'm running back to your place
With gas and a match, it'll go up in flames
Now I know you're not at home
You liar
Now I'ma set your house on fire

If somebody goes and calls the brigade
I'll already be too far away (far away)
I bought a map and I planned the escape
I'll dye my hair, change my name

You should've seen this from the start
When you could've been honest, you could've been smart
Yeah, we might've touched, we might've kissed
But, darling, I'm sorry, it's not enough to convict

I saw you out, it was zero degrees
And you had your hands right under her sleeves
Oh, you said you don't get cold
You liar
Now I'ma set your house on fire
Running, I'm running back to your place
With gas and a match, it'll go up in flames
Now I know you're not at home
You liar
Now I'ma set your house on fire

Now I'ma set your house on fire
You liar
Now I'ma set your house on fire

You can look around but you won't find her
She'll be out of town with the getaway driver




That's the way it feels when the flames get higher
Now I'ma set your house on fire

Overall Meaning

In Mimi Webb's House on Fire, the singer-songwriter sings about revenge after discovering her lover's infidelity. The song begins with the line, "You liar, now I'ma set your house on fire," indicating the strong emotions involved. The lyrics describe how the singer took careful measures to ensure her crime would not be traced back to her. She even made friends with the head of police to keep them off her trail. In the event that she's caught, she's prepared with a solid alibi, saying that they only dated occasionally, and there is not enough evidence to convict her of arson.


The chorus repeats the words, "You liar, now I'ma set your house on fire," emphasizing the singer's anger and need for vengeance. The bridge section speaks of the singer's escape, describing how she has pre-planned everything and has already bought a map. She will dye her hair and change her name, so even if the police catch up, they will not recognize her. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, which expresses her determination and rage towards her former lover.


In summary, House on Fire is a song about betrayal, anger, and revenge. It's a powerful and emotional story, highlighting the extreme measures one can take when faced with heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

I made friends with the head of police
I secured a connection with the chief of police to ensure that I am not the primary suspect in the arson act.


To make sure he'd suspect me the least
I did this so as to divert suspicion away from me and towards other possible perpetrators.


If I'm caught I'll be out in a week
I am extremely confident that I can outsmart the police and the justice system, and that I can get away with this crime in a short period of time.


I got my story straight down to a T
I have meticulously planned the details of my alibi and prepared a convincing story to defend myself in case I am confronted by the authorities.


Oh, I'd say, "It wasn't me", hm
This is the catchphrase of my alibi which I would use when confronted with accusations of arson.


And sure we dated once in a while
Although we were not in a serious or committed relationship, we spent time together occasionally.


But if there was a motive, it's not enough for a trial
Even though I had a strong motive for committing the arson, it is not substantial enough to press charges and initiate a court trial.


I saw you out, it was zero degrees
On a very cold day, I spotted you outside with another woman, implying infidelity on your part.


And you had your hands right under her sleeves
You were cozying up with the other woman and trying to keep both of you warm by placing your hands under her sleeves.


Oh, you said you don't get cold
You lied about not feeling cold just so that you could physically touch and have an intimate moment with the other woman.


You liar
I am calling you out for lying to me about your faithfulness.


Now I'ma set your house on fire
I am going to retaliate against you by burning down your house as an act of revenge.


Running, I'm running back to your place
I am in a rush to get to your house and commit the act of arson.


With gas and a match, it'll go up in flames
I have come prepared with the necessary tools to set your house on fire.


Now I know you're not at home
I am aware that you are not present in your house right now, which gives me an opportunity to carry out the arson unnoticed.


If somebody goes and calls the brigade
In case someone reports the fire to the fire department,


I'll already be too far away (far away)
I have planned my escape in advance and will be out of the area before the authorities arrive.


I bought a map and I planned the escape
I have taken precautions and have a well thought-out escape plan to ensure my safety after committing the arson.


I'll dye my hair, change my name
I plan to change my appearance and identity to avoid detection and to throw off any potential pursuit by the authorities.


You should've seen this from the start
You should have been more transparent and honest about your infidelity instead of trying to hide it and risking my wrath.


When you could've been honest, you could've been smart
By being truthful and upfront about your infidelity, you could have avoided the destructive consequences and repercussions that come with lying and cheating.


Yeah, we might've touched, we might've kissed
Our romantic involvement was not completely devoid of affection and intimacy.


But, darling, I'm sorry, it's not enough to convict
Despite our romantic history and your infidelity, I acknowledge that it is not legally enough to hold you accountable and bring you to justice.


You can look around but you won't find her
The other woman that I saw you with will not be found in your house when it catches on fire, as she is at a different location and is not involved in this act of revenge.


She'll be out of town with the getaway driver
The other woman has made arrangements to get away from the scene of the crime and has a designated driver to help her escape.


That's the way it feels when the flames get higher
The higher the flames of the burning house get, the stronger my sense of vindication and satisfaction with my act of revenge against you.


Now I'ma set your house on fire
The chorus of this song is a reprisal of the primary message of this song - that the singer is going to set the liar's house on fire as an act of revenge.


You liar
This emphasizes the artist's indignation and anger at the liar, who has hurt and wronged her and deserves to be punished.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlie Martin, Ines Dunn, Joe Housley, Mimi Webb, Pablo Bowman

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