Wildfire
SBTRKT (feat. Drake & Yukimi Nagano) 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 of "Wildfire" by SBTRKT (feat. Drake & Yukimi Nagano) speak to the wild, uncontrollable nature of love and attraction. The singer feels so strongly drawn to their love interest that they would bet all the riches they ever had just to be with them. The comparison to a shark rushing through the night emphasizes the intensity and danger of this feeling, but the singer is willing to risk it all for the thrill. The addictive nature of this attraction is reinforced by the description of "thrills that run up my back," which can only be satisfied by the object of their desire.
The chorus repeats the metaphor of the love interest being like a wildfire, causing the singer to rise high and become consumed. The line "You're innocence, who's brave?" suggests that the love interest is both pure and daring, something that the singer finds attractive and admirable. However, the chorus also contains a note of desperation and a plea for help, as the singer asks if they would be saved if they were drowning in this wildfire of attraction. The final lines, "It's a crime if you don't, you'll despair, by the throat," add a sense of urgency and danger to the situation, implying that the singer's very survival depends on the love interest's response.
Line by Line Meaning
I could bet all the riches that I ever had
I am so sure about this person's effect on me that I am willing to bet everything I own.
Rushing the night like a shark babe
This person takes charge of the night and moves through it quickly and confidently.
Would it be bad
Is it wrong to be so entranced by someone?
If I had to set the alarm
I want more time with this person, even if it means cutting into my sleep.
'Cause those thrills that run up my back
The excitement and anticipation of being with this person brings a physical reaction.
You are my star
This person is the center of my universe.
Nothing else can lead me off track
When I am with this person, everything else fades into the background.
Hey, yeah
An exclamation expressing excitement and anticipation.
You're like a wildfire
This person is intense and overwhelming.
Got me rising high
Being with this person elevates my mood and energy level.
You're innocence, who's brave?
This person embodies both innocence and bravery at the same time.
Drowning in, would you save me?
I am completely taken by this person, and I need them to save me from myself.
It's a crime if you don't,
Not reciprocating my feelings would be a terrible injustice.
You'll despair, by the throat
If this person doesn't feel the same way, it will leave me feeling hopeless and trapped.
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
Alayah
This song never gets old.
Anna Kustra
yup.
David Villagran
Never
Andre Bellamy
Nope.
Drew M
evVverrrr
CBJ
Neither does your pretty face
Steady Bettie
I noticed the featured band has been left out of the title. They definitely deserve the accolades. Little Dragon
PeeJay
Holy crap! That's Little dragon? I know her from working with Gorillaz, but never heard any other co-operations. Nice to know! Cheers!
Joel Vilte
Little Dragon IS AWESOME! I strongly recommend it to you!
PHNX EN3RG
PeeJay its a band not a "her"