My Darkest Days was a Canadian rock band based in Peterborough, Ontario, co… Read Full Bio ↴My Darkest Days was a Canadian rock band based in Peterborough, Ontario, consisting of lead singer Matt Walst, bassist Brendan McMillan, drummer Doug Oliver, and keyboardist Reid Henry. They were discovered by Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, who signed them to his record label, 604 Records. They have released 2 studio albums and are best known for their 2010 single "Porn Star Dancing". The group disbanded following frontman Adam Gontier's departure from Three Days Grace in 2013, Matt Walst was brought on as their replacement lead vocalist for their tour, and was later made the permanent lead singer of the band.

Set It On Fire
My Darkest Days Lyrics

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I wish my girlfriend was more like you
I lose my mind with the way you move
The way you throw your hair around
You got a smile that knocks me down
You don't waste time, you tell the truth

Yeah that's what you do
(When the world)

The world comes crashing down
When you come around
You set it on fire

[Repeat x2]
You take my world and turn it up
Turn it up, turn it up
Yeah the way you move you burn it up
Burn it up
And you set it on fire

Let it burn, let it burn
You set it on fire
Let it burn, let it burn
You set it on fire

I wish my girlfriend laughed like you
And got my jokes just like you do
I don't want to give you the run around
I'm holding on to what we've found
You pull me in deeper with the way you move

Yeah that's what you do
(When the)
World comes crashing down
When you come around
You set it on fire

[Repeat x2]
You take my world and turn it up
Turn it up, turn it up
Yeah the way you move you burn it up
Burn it up
And you set it on fire

Let it burn, let it burn
You set it on fire
Let it burn, let it burn
You set it on fire

The world comes crashing down
When you come around
You set it on fire
You take my world and turn it up
Turn it up, turn it up
Yeah the way you move you burn it up
Burn it up, you set it on fire
You take my world and turn it up
Turn it up, turn it up
Yeah the way you move you burn it up
Burn it up, you set it on fire

(Let it burn, let it burn, you set it on fire) [Repeat x4]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of My Darkest Days' song "Set It On Fire" are about the intensity of the singer's attraction to another woman who is not his girlfriend. He wishes that his girlfriend was more like the other woman in terms of her physical movements and personality traits. The other woman has a captivating smile, is truthful, and has an infectious laugh. Every time she is around, she sets the singer's world on fire with the way she moves and the impact she has on him.

The chorus emphasizes the impact that this woman has on the singer's life; when she comes around, she sets the world on fire. Her presence turns up the intensity in his life, and he cannot resist her. The repetition of "let it burn" in the chorus is a metaphor for the passion and intensity of his desire for this woman, which he cannot suppress.

Overall, the song is about the excitement and danger of succumbing to a strong attraction outside of a committed relationship. It is a reflection on the complexity of human emotions and desires.

Line by Line Meaning

I wish my girlfriend was more like you
The person admires the qualities of the addressee, and wishes their significant other possessed similar qualities.

I lose my mind with the way you move
The addressee's movements mesmerize the person to an extent where they lose their composure.

The way you throw your hair around
The addressee's hair movements are particularly fascinating to the person.

You got a smile that knocks me down
The addressee's smile is so beautiful that it leaves the person stunned.

You don't waste time, you tell the truth
The addressee is a truthful person who doesn't beat around the bush and gets straight to the point.

Yeah that's what you do
The singer acknowledges the addressee's honesty and no-nonsense attitude.

When the world
The beginning of a conditional clause, introducing the scenario of the world falling apart.

The world comes crashing down
The hypothetical scenario mentioned in the previous line comes true, and everything seems to be falling apart.

When you come around
However, the addressee's presence changes everything, and things don't seem so bleak anymore.

You set it on fire
The addressee's energy and charisma have a transformative effect on the artist and everyone else around them, making everything come to life.

You take my world and turn it up
The addressee has a profound impact on the singer's life, elevating their experiences and making everything more intense.

Yeah the way you move you burn it up
The addressee's movements and energy are so intense that they ignite a passion in the artist and others around them.

Burn it up
An exhortation to maintain the energy levels and keep things exciting.

Let it burn, let it burn
An exhortation to let the passion and energy build up and elevate everything to a higher level.

I wish my girlfriend laughed like you
The person admires the addressee's sense of humor and wishes their girlfriend had a similar sense of humor.

And got my jokes just like you do
The person feels a connection with the addressee due to their shared sense of humor.

I don't want to give you the run around
The person doesn't want to mislead the addressee or play games with their feelings.

I'm holding on to what we've found
The person values the connection they share with the addressee and wants to preserve it.

You pull me in deeper with the way you move
The person is deeply attracted to the addressee and feels drawn to them by their energy and movements.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEY MOI, MATTHEW JEAN PAUL WALST, TED BRUNER, TED E. BRUNER

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