Lover
Sons & Lovers Lyrics


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You're honest
About what you think of the American dream
And I promised
We won't always be living on our knees

But the cash don't come so easy
And the bills build up so quickly
And I never really dreamt of money
And my friends always found that so funny

But I
Dream of lovers on the open road
I wanna set my heart on fire
Cos darlin' there's no limit when you lose control
It's that last flick of light
That sets my heart of fire
You know that you do
You set my heart on fire
You know that you do
You set my heart on fire

And I say let it rain
And I would be your millionaire without a pound to my name
We'll be trying
We may not get anywhere but it wont stop us smiling

They may think we're crazy
But I'll just keep explaining
We're not doing it for the limelight
It's the idea that I can choose what my life's like

Dream of lovers on the open road
I wanna set my heart on fire
Cos darlin' there's no limit when you lose control
It's that last flick of light
That sets my heart of fire
You know that you do
You set my heart on fire
You know that you do
You set my heart on fire

I want to feel like love surrounds me
I want to feel every single flick of fire

Dream of lovers on the open road
I wanna set my heart on fire
Cos darlin' there's no limit when you lose control
It's that last flick of light
That sets my heart of fire
You know that you do
You set my heart on fire
You know that you do
You set my heart on fire




You know that you do
You set my heart on fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sons & Lovers’s song Set My Heart reflect on the American dream and the challenges that come with trying to achieve financial success. The singer acknowledges the difficulties of living on a tight budget, but also notes that they never dreamt of money in the first place. Instead, they desire a life filled with passion and love, exemplified by the image of “lovers on the open road”. This dream is what sets their heart on fire and pushes them to keep going, even when others may think they’re crazy.


The song also highlights the idea of choice in one’s life. The singer insists that they’re not pursuing their goals for the sake of fame or recognition, but rather to have the ability to make their own choices and live on their own terms. The lyrics express a desire for a life rich in both material and emotional abundance, wherein the smallest moments can ignite their heart and inspire them to keep going.


Overall, Set My Heart is a compelling reflection on the pursuit of dreams and the importance of love, passion, and freedom in achieving them.


Line by Line Meaning

You're honest
You speak truthfully


About what you think of the American dream
You express your thoughts about the concept of success in America


And I promised
I made a commitment


We won't always be living on our knees
We will not remain in a state of submission forever


But the cash don't come so easy
However, acquiring money is not effortless


And the bills build up so quickly
And expenses accumulate speedily


And I never really dreamt of money
I did not always aspire to accumulate wealth


And my friends always found that so funny
And my companions always found it comical


But I
However, I


Dream of lovers on the open road
Dream of experiencing new romantic interests and adventures


I wanna set my heart on fire
I want to feel passionate and excited


Cos darlin' there's no limit when you lose control
Because, my dear, there is no telling how far we can go when we let go of inhibitions


It's that last flick of light
It's the final spark, the last bit of excitement


That sets my heart of fire
That ignites my emotions


You know that you do
You understand that you are the cause of this feeling


You set my heart on fire
You ignite my passionate emotions


And I say let it rain
And I say let life happen


And I would be your millionaire without a pound to my name
And I would feel rich even though I have no money


We'll be trying
We will make an effort


We may not get anywhere but it wont stop us smiling
We may not achieve anything significant, but we will remain content and happy


They may think we're crazy
Others may perceive us as irrational


But I'll just keep explaining
But I will continue to clarify my intentions


We're not doing it for the limelight
We are not seeking attention or recognition


It's the idea that I can choose what my life's like
The concept of having control over my own life is what motivates me


I want to feel like love surrounds me
I desire to feel loved and supported


I want to feel every single flick of fire
I want to experience every bit of passion and excitement




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