Wildfire
SBTRKTЕ Lyrics
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Rushing the night like a shark babe
Would it be bad
If I had to set the alarm
'Cause those thrills that run up my back
You are my star
Nothing else can lead me off track
You're like a wildfire
Got me rising high
You're innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime if you don't,
You'll despair, by the throat
I could bet all the riches that I ever had
Rushing the night like a shark babe
Would it be bad
Hey, yeah
You're like a wildfire
Got me rising high
You're innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime if you don't,
You'll despair, by the throat
You're innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime if you don't,
You'll despair, by the throat
Hey, yeah
You're like a wildfire
Got me rising high
You're innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime if you don't,
You'll despair, by the throat
You're innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime if you don't,
You'll despair, by the throat
The lyrics to SBTRKT's song "Wildfire" convey a sense of urgency and passion. The singer is in love and willing to do anything to be with the person they desire. The imagery of a shark rushing through the night adds to the intensity of the situation. The singer is willing to give up everything, even their own safety, for this love. The refrain, "You're like a wildfire, got me rising high," further emphasizes the feeling of being overwhelmed by strong emotions.
The line, "You're innocence, who's brave?" shows that the singer sees their love interest as pure and innocent, but also brave, which may suggest that they are unconventional or not accepted by society. The chorus repeats the idea of drowning and needing to be saved, which could indicate a sense of being overwhelmed or drowning in their own feelings. The final line, "It's a crime if you don't, you'll despair, by the throat," suggests that not pursuing this love will lead to a deep sense of regret and unhappiness.
Overall, the lyrics to "Wildfire" are about the intense emotions of falling in love and the lengths one is willing to go to be with the person they desire.
Line by Line Meaning
I could bet all the riches that I ever had
I am very confident in this feeling I have for you.
Rushing the night like a shark babe
I am moving quickly and with purpose towards you.
Would it be bad
Is it wrong for me to feel this strongly about you?
If I had to set the alarm
I will go to extremes just to be with you.
'Cause those thrills that run up my back
The excitement you bring to me is truly exhilarating.
You are my star
You are the center of my universe.
Nothing else can lead me off track
My focus is solely on you and nothing else will distract me from that.
Hey, yeah
I am excited to express what you mean to me.
You're like a wildfire
You are intense and passionate.
Got me rising high
You make me feel alive and ecstatic.
You're innocence, who's brave?
You are pure and uncorrupted, yet you also have great courage.
Drowning in, would you save me?
I am overwhelmed by my feelings for you, will you help me stay afloat?
It's a crime if you don't,
It would be a tragedy if you didn't feel the same way about me.
You'll despair, by the throat
My emotions will cause me great distress if they are not reciprocated.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: AARON FOULDS, ERIK BODIN, FREDRIK WALLIN, HAKAN WIRENSTRAND, YUKIMI NAGANO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Benjamin Reyes
Is it me? Or does it look like the guy flying from the helicopter is purposely putting the forest on fire 🤔🤔🤔
Dan Jr.
Exactly 😨😨. Nobody’s talking about that 😤. I thought the same. What’s the core purpose???😡
Pengyou
I was about to say..!
Alex Arnell
It’s to burn down certain sections of the forest so the other fire doesn’t spread. Trees can’t catch fire if they r already burnt🤷🏼♂️
Benjamin Reyes
@Alex Arnell or just use water
tony walker
Everyone in Canada needs a medical check up after this fire. Because this smoke is in other countries .
squishmallows jewels 💓
it’s smells to bad in NJ rn!
bogbo
@squishmallows jewels 💓 it smells bad in southeast Pennsylvania
Larry Ramos
Smells terrible in NY too🤧
Josiah Clark
yeah and I have athsma