In December 2020, Lavigne confirmed she was recording music with Mod Sun along with producers John Feldmann, Travis Barker and Machine Gun Kelly. Mod Sun also declared in December 2020 that his upcoming fourth studio album will include one collaboration with another singer. In January 2021, the featured artist was revealed to be Lavigne.
"Flames" was announced on January 1, 2021 when Mod Sun and Lavigne posted the pre-save link together with the single's cover on Instagram and Twitter. "Flames" was released for digital download and streaming on January 8, 2021 through Big Noise.
"Flames" was Mod Sun's fastest growing single on streaming platforms, garnering over 1 million plays on Spotify in its 3rd day on the platform. The singer stated this was a highlight for his career and thanked Lavigne for believing in his work. The song became a moderate hit on rock and alternative radio.
On April 16, 2021, an acoustic version of the song was released, which had a music video released on April 23.
Mod Sun and Avril Lavigne confirmed that they were making a new music video for 'Flames' through their social media posts and comments in response to fans. It was also confirmed through Instagram stories and comments that the video was shot on January 13, 2021. On January 20 it was announced that the music video would be released on January 22, 2021.
Flames
Mod Sun Lyrics
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Like the sun burns in the sky
I still burn for you
I still burn for you
My whole life I've been on fire
I still burn for you
Up in flames, up in flames
Up in flames, I still burn for you
Every time I think I had enough of this
I get more addicted, yeah, I'm so obsessed
Talk about you all the time, I am your narcissist
Well, if we burn it down you'll be my arsonist
I still burn for you
Like the sun burns in the sky
I still burn for you (burn for you, burn for you)
I still burn for you
My whole life I've been on fire
I still burn for you
I'm so strung out on you I might relapse (I might relapse)
I'm dying for a taste, please, God, don't let this last (please, God, don't let this last)
And you've been burning all of the leaves on palm trees
I'm left with nothing more than ashes
Falling to the ground like snowflakes
I almost wish we never happened (we never happened)
I still burn for you
Like the sun burns in the sky
I still burn for you (burn for you)
I still burn for you
My whole life I've been on fire
I still burn for you (burn for you)
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you
The lyrics of "Flames" by Mod Sun convey a powerful message of passionate love that remains constant despite the ups and downs of a relationship. The singer illustrates the intensity of his love by comparing it to the sun burning in the sky – a forever burning and great source of energy. The idea of the “flames” in the title is then mirrored in the lyrics, with references to burning up, flames and matches throughout the song.
The chorus repeats the line “I still burn for you” to hammer home the idea of love which endures even when it’s difficult. One of the most interesting aspects of the lyrics is the contrast between the images of fire and destruction and the singer’s deep feelings of love. This is epitomized by lines like, “Well, if we burn it down you’ll be my arsonist”, which seems to suggest that the singer’s love is so strong that it would be willing to do anything, even (metaphorically) set everything aflame for the other person.
The lyrics also convey a sense of yearning and longing for the other person, using phrases like “I’m so strung out on you I might relapse” and “I’m dying for a taste”. The song ends on a melancholy note, with the singer wishing that his relationship with the other person never happened, but still remaining consumed by their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I still burn for you
The intensity of my feelings for you is as strong as ever
Like the sun burns in the sky
My love for you is as radiant and constant as the sun in the sky
My whole life I've been on fire
My passion and desire for you has been a constant flame throughout my entire life
Up in flames, up in flames
My emotions are so intense that they could easily consume me, like a raging fire
Light a match and put it to my name
My love for you is so strong that I would let myself be consumed by it completely
Every time I think I had enough of this
Despite the pain and heartache that loving you brings, I cannot stop myself from feeling this way
I get more addicted, yeah, I'm so obsessed
My love for you is an obsession that only grows stronger with time
Talk about you all the time, I am your narcissist
My love for you is all-consuming, to the point where I cannot stop talking about you and only think of myself in relation to you
Well, if we burn it down you'll be my arsonist
I would do anything for you, even if it destroys me in the process
I'm so strung out on you I might relapse (I might relapse)
My love for you is so overwhelming that I fear losing control
I'm dying for a taste, please, God, don't let this last (please, God, don't let this last)
My desire for you is so strong that I fear it will consume me completely and I won't be able to resist it any longer
And you've been burning all of the leaves on palm trees
You have been destroying everything around us, but I am still unable to resist my love for you
I'm left with nothing more than ashes
Despite the destruction you've wrought, I am unable to move on and am left only with the remnants of our love
Falling to the ground like snowflakes
My love for you is fading away, but it is a slow and painful process
I almost wish we never happened (we never happened)
The pain of our relationship has been so great that I sometimes wish we had never met at all
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derek Smith, Avril Lavigne, John Feldmann
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LYRICS:
I still burn for you, like the Sun burns in the sky
I still burn for you
I still burn for you, my whole life I've been on fire
I still burn for you
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you
Every time I think I had enough of this
I get more addicted, yeah, I'm so obsessed
Talk about you all the time, I am your narcissist
Well, if we burn it down, you'll be my arsonist
I still burn for you, like the Sun burns in the sky
I still burn for you
I still burn for you, my whole life I've been on fire
I still burn for you
I'm so strung out on you, I might relapse
I'm dyin' for a taste
Please God don't let this last
And you've been burnin' all of thе leaves on palm trees
There's nothing left more than ashes
Fallin' to the ground like snowflakes
I almost wished we never happened
I still burn for you, like the Sun burns in the sky
I still burn for you
I still burn for you, my whole life I've been on fire
I still burn for you
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you
@DianaC
Wow. Avril is the Same since i was 10... and i am 24 now
@Aaron25thinfantry
Yea I knows it's crazy
@juggiebonebrain3383
Yeah, she still stinks
@AngelExtremer00
Ikr
@jpmc04
It’s her clone
@darkrs4568
Lkr
@jacobtranpop9
Their voices really just fit so well together
@yourfadedmuse
It's because they are soulmates, duhh 🥰
@DUBSTV2003
@Amaris Jade 💔
@Draggon2003
They dated for awhile then broke up 💔