With her opera singer for a mother, theater organist father and Björk’s Homogenic on constant rotation, Oh Land was enraptured by the combination of experimental and classical arts. “My goal is to sound like I’m from 2050, but still feel really classic, like the music is an old friend,” said Oh Land. She spent her days pirouetting as a ballet dancer at the Danish Royal Ballet Academy when an injury forced her to reinvent herself and discover her true talent and passion as a musician. Oh Land was discovered by Kasper Bjørke who soon released her first album, Fauna, which garnered critical acclaim in her homeland of Denmark. Her soundscapes are lavish, crunchy, symphonic, brute and captivated with rhythms that fly apart. She translates the sounds live via her contraption - a homemade one-woman-band music box topped with balloon video projections (seeing is believing). Her music is for movement and new songs such as the thumping Sun of a Gun and euphoric White Nights have proven to make even the most portentous get up and dance. Having been discovered by Epic Records at 2009’s SXSW, she is currently putting the finishing touches on her US debut album and an EP to be released this fall.
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Pyromaniac
Oh Land Lyrics
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Like a moth drawn to a flame
No screen though to keep you away
'Cause here in the dark is nothing to say
I'll sing a torch song for you now
If you want me to
You're my perfect match
This might flow so fast you know we got
Both ends burning
I'm a pyromaniac
You're my perfect match
This might flow so fast you know we got
Both ends burning
Woo-hoo, Woo-hoo, Woo-hoo
Both ends burning
Making you warm and taking your heart
Can see the smoke from the trees or the forest through the fire
You saw the warning signs but you threw caution to the wind
So don't blame me for the sad state you're in
I'll sing a torch song for you now
If you want me to
I'm a pyromaniac
You're my perfect match
This might flow so fast you know we got
Both ends burning
I'm a pyromaniac
You're my perfect match
This might flow so fast you know we got
Both ends burning
Woo-hoo, Woo-hoo, Woo-hoo
Both ends burning
Woo-hoo, Woo-hoo, Woo-hoo
Both ends burning
I like candle lit dinner for two
I do, I do
'Cause I wanna see red flame turn blue
I do' don't you'
I'm a pyromaniac
You're my perfect match
This might flow so fast you know we got
Both ends burning
I'm a pyromaniac
You're my perfect match
This might flow so fast you know we got
Both ends burning
Woo-hoo, Woo-hoo, Woo-hoo
Both ends burning
Woo-hoo, Woo-hoo, Woo-hoo
Both ends burning
I'm a pyromaniac
You're my perfect match
This might flow so fast you know we got
Both ends burning
The song Pyromaniac by Oh Land is a high-energy, upbeat track that is all about the rush of falling in love. The lyrics are a playful and somewhat cheeky take on the idea of being unable to resist temptation, much like a pyromaniac who is drawn to fire. The opening lines of the song set the tone, as the singer declares "Light me up and blow me away/Like a moth drawn to a flame/No screen though to keep you away/'Cause here in the dark is nothing to say". The singer makes it clear that they are ready to take a risk and jump headfirst into the flames, regardless of the consequences.
Throughout the rest of the song, we see the singer reveling in the thrill of new love, likening it to the heat and energy of a raging bonfire. The chorus repeats the line "I'm a pyromaniac/You're my perfect match", emphasizing the idea that the two lovers are a perfect fit for each other. They are both drawn to the flames, and together they burn brighter and hotter than they ever could alone. The bridge of the song takes a more romantic turn, as the singer professes their desire to share the flames with their partner, singing "I like candle-lit dinner for two/I do, I do/'Cause I wanna see red flame turn blue/I do' don't you'". It's a playful and somewhat cheeky way of expressing deep romantic feelings, using the metaphor of fire as a stand-in for the passion and intensity of love.
Overall, Pyromaniac is a fun and upbeat love song that has a playful edge to it. It's a celebration of falling headfirst into passion and desire, and an acknowledgement that sometimes the only thing to do when you're drawn to the flames is to jump right in.
Line by Line Meaning
Light me up and blow me away
Ignite my passion and take me to a new level of excitement
Like a moth drawn to a flame
Compelled to follow an irresistible attraction that may lead to danger
No screen though to keep you away
There are no barriers or obstacles preventing us from being together
'Cause here in the dark is nothing to say
When physical connection becomes intense, words are no longer necessary
I'll sing a torch song for you now
I will express my intense feelings through music
If you want me to
If you are open to it and interested in hearing my expression of emotions
I'm a pyromaniac
I am someone who is fascinated by fire
You're my perfect match
You are the person who shares my passion for intense experiences
This might flow so fast you know we got
Our attraction and passion for each other is so strong it could quickly escalate out of control
Both ends burning
The intensity of our feelings and relationship is consuming and all-encompassing
Making you warm and taking your heart
I am not only lighting a fire in your heart, but also taking possession of it
Can see the smoke from the trees or the forest through the fire
Despite the danger and potential destruction, the beauty of the flames is mesmerizing
You saw the warning signs but you threw caution to the wind
Despite being aware of the potential consequences, you decided to take the risk and pursue this passionate relationship
So don't blame me for the sad state you're in
I am not responsible for the emotional turmoil and consequences that you may face as a result of our intense relationship
I like candle lit dinner for two
I enjoy creating romantic settings and experiences to intensify the passion between us
I do, I do
I am committed to creating the perfect environment for our intense passion
'Cause I wanna see red flame turn blue
I want to push the boundaries and see how far our intense passion can go
I'm a pyromaniac
I am someone who is fascinated by fire
You're my perfect match
You are the person who shares my passion for intense experiences
This might flow so fast you know we got
Our attraction and passion for each other is so strong it could quickly escalate out of control
Both ends burning
The intensity of our feelings and relationship is consuming and all-encompassing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NANNA FABRICIUS, JULIAN BUNETTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@notpanda4591
"Pyromaniac"
Light me up and blow me away
Like a moth drawn to a flame
No swing door to keep you away
‘Cause here in the dark there’s nothing to say
I’ll sing a torch song for you now if you want me to
I’m a pyromaniac, you’re my perfect match
And sparks fell so fast you know we got
Both ends burning
I’m a pyromaniac, you’re my perfect match
And sparks fell so fast you know we got
Both ends burning
Woohooo woohooo wooohooo both ends burning
Making me warm and taking me higher
Can’t see the smoke for the trees
Or the forest through the fire
You saw the warning sign
But you threw caution to the wind
So don’t blame me for the sad state your in
[Pre-chorus]
[Chorus]
I like candle lit dinner for two
I do, I do
‘Cause I’d rather see red than feel blue
I do, don’t you?
[Chorus]
@JetsovrTaylor
this is the type of song that will come on an advert in a few years and everyone will be wondering what it is
@andreamelissa671
Most likely
@nurbzee
I agree too.
@Kiraya
It sounds like something that would be on a Forever 21 advert
@emirhansancaktar2985
the prophecy came true
@ernestomolin1552
it happened again.
@mollayoyo
Officially the most underrated female artist of all time.
@Saleturn
I find her songs addictive and her video clips very aesthetically pleasing :)!
@arlenegarcia5926
Wow her cheek bones.
@rachelr7608
my child tries to copy this. she loves this lady's movements. she says stuff like "someone is funny like me" my sisters loved this music as well,... awesome job!