Wildfire
SBTRKT & Little Dragon 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 "Wildfire" by SBTRKT and Little Dragon evoke the intense emotions that come with falling deeply in love with someone. The singer is so taken by their lover that they would bet all the riches they have just to be with them. The image of rushing through the night like a shark suggests a hunger and urgency in their desire. They need this person like they need to breathe, and nothing else can distract them from their devotion. The line "you are my star" reinforces the idea that this person is their guiding light, the thing that brings clarity to their life.
The chorus repeats the line "you're like a wildfire" multiple times, using it as a metaphor for the all-consuming power of love. The singer feels like they're rising high on this intense emotion, unable to escape its grasp. They consider their lover to be innocent and brave, someone who could save them from drowning in this feeling. However, they also warn that it's a crime not to save them, implying that their happiness and well-being depend solely on this person. The final line, "you'll despair, by the throat," suggests that the singer would be choked by the intensity of their despair if their lover were to leave.
Overall, "Wildfire" captures the overwhelming feeling of passion and intensity that come with love. The singer is so taken by their partner that they would risk everything for them, and they feel like they're being consumed by this emotion. The song is a celebration of the beauty and power of love, as well as a warning about the dangers of making someone your entire world.
Line by Line Meaning
I could bet all the riches that I ever had
I am so certain of my feelings for you that I would bet everything I own
Rushing the night like a shark babe
My passion and desire for you is like a predatory animal, moving quickly through the darkness
Would it be bad
Is it wrong for me to want you so badly?
If I had to set the alarm
I am willing to do whatever it takes to be with you, even if it means waking up early
'Cause those thrills that run up my back
The excitement and anticipation I feel when I think of you is overwhelming
You are my star
You are the light that guides me through my darkest moments
Nothing else can lead me off track
No matter what happens, I will always be focused on you and our relationship
You're like a wildfire
Your passion and intensity is like a raging wildfire
Got me rising high
Being with you makes me feel alive and gives me a natural high
You're innocence, who's brave?
You have a pure and innocent heart, yet you are also strong and courageous
Drowning in, would you save me?
I feel overwhelmed by my love for you, would you be there to support me?
It's a crime if you don't, you'll despair, by the throat
If you don't love me back, it will be the ultimate devastation for me
Lyrics Β© WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AARON FOULDS, ERIK BODIN, FREDRIK WALLIN, HAKAN WIRENSTRAND, YUKIMI NAGANO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse: Yukimi Nagano]
I could bet all of the riches that I ever had
Rushing the night like a shark, babe, would it be bad?
If I had to set the alarm 'cause of the thrills that run up my back
You are my star, nothing else can lead me off track
[Chorus: Yukimi Nagano & SBTRKT]
Hey-yeah, you're like a wildfire
You got me rising high
Your innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime, if you don't
You'll expire by the throat
[Verse: Yukimi Nagano]
I could bet all the riches that I ever had
Rushing the night like a shark, babe, would it be bad?
[Chorus: Yukimi Nagano & SBTRKT]
Hey-yeah, you're like a wildfire
You got me rising high
Your innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime, if you don't
You'll expire by the throat
Your innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime, if you don't
You'll expire by the throat
Hey-yeah, you're like a wildfire
You got me rising high
Your innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime, if you don't
You'll expire by the throat
Your innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime, if you don't
You'll expire by the throa
@nicolehughes5344
Whoβs still listening in 2024 π₯π₯π₯
@jadendaly3650
Me
@anarchitectedepassage3759
And me...
@sugedollaz371
Me too!
@natedogg0811
Yessah
@sharmine1747
Yeaaaahhhhβ€
@Jade_jemma
Iβm 34 now and if I remember rightly I think I was 22/23 years old when I first heard this, was a banger back then and still is now. Wish music like this was still made. The bloody nostalgia on this makes me wana cry being carefree having a simple life haha π’
@AsapWave
This beat was ahead of its time π₯.
@r6blaze
I've been racking my brain, what song originally used this beat?
@anamarieanderson6551
Khan drake sang this song b4