Set Me On Fire
Pendulum Lyrics


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So take me up
We're going on, going on

So take me up
We're going on, going on

So take me up
We're going on, going on

So take me up
We're going on, going on

(Yayayaya)
(Yayayaya)

We're going on without you

Well I met some boy while crossing the border, 'cross the border,
Rank and thirsty and blind, you must be out of order, out of order 'cos

Well I met some boy while crossing the border, 'cross the border,
Rank and thirsty and blind, you must be out of order, tell 'im again 'gain 'gain 'gain

(Yayayaya)
(Yayayaya)

We're going on without you

Rank and thirsty and blind, you must be out of order, tell 'im again 'gain 'gain 'gain

(Yayayaya)
(Yayayaya)

We're going on without you

Well I met some boy while crossing the border, 'cross the border,
Rank and thirsty and blind, you must be out of order, out of order 'cos





Well I met some boy while crossing the border, 'cross the border,
Rank and thirsty and blind, you must be out of order, tell 'im again 'gain 'gain 'gain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pendulum's song "Set Me On Fire" express a desire to escape and move on from a situation, leaving someone behind. The opening lines "So take me up, we're going on, going on" indicate a readiness to leave and move forward without looking back. The repetition of these lines throughout the song reinforces this idea.


The verses describe meeting someone while crossing a border, who is described as "rank and thirsty and blind" and "out of order". This person is not someone who can be relied upon or trusted, and the repetition of the line "tell 'im again 'gain 'gain 'gain" suggests that this person has been warned or confronted multiple times.


The chorus "We're going on without you" reinforces the idea of leaving someone behind and moving on. The repetition of the "Yayayaya" part of the chorus creates a sense of urgency and excitement, further emphasizing the desire to move forward.


Overall, "Set Me On Fire" is a powerful and energetic song about leaving behind negative situations and people, and embracing the future with determination and enthusiasm.


Line by Line Meaning

So take me up
The singer requests to be lifted up


We're going on, going on
The singer wants to continue moving forward


Yayayaya
This is a meaningless expression, possibly used to convey excitement or anticipation


We're going on without you
The artist is leaving someone behind


Well I met some boy while crossing the border, 'cross the border,
The artist encountered a person while traveling across a border


Rank and thirsty and blind, you must be out of order, out of order 'cos
The encountered person is not in good condition, possibly due to neglect or mistreatment


tell 'im again 'gain 'gain 'gain
The singer repeats their assessment of the person's condition




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: COLVIN GEORGE SCOTT, ROBERT SWIRE THOMPSON, WINSTON DELANO RILEY, Colvin Scott, Robert Swire Thompson, Winston Riley

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