She's Kerosene
The Interrupters Lyrics


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I'm a match, she's kerosene
You know she's gonna burn down everything
She's an arsonist in her pass time
And I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time

It started out like any other morning
The sky was red, he took it as a warning
She hit the hive now the bees are swarming
Then played the victim till the crowd starts forming
She's got a history of making a scene, yeah
She's telling stories, she's gaslighting
Like he's the executioner and she is the queen
And he's the one whose neck is in the guillotine

And he said, I'm a match, she's kerosene
You know she's gonna burn down everything
She's an arsonist in her pass time
And I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time

Ooh
The smoke clears out when he's been awakened
He said this life could be mine for the taking
She need a drink so she starts shaking
And played a victim 'til his heart stops breaking
No real tears 'cause she don't mean it
This landscape used to be so scenic
And he could make it out if he could dream it
Rising up from the ash, he's a phoenix

I'm a match, she's kerosene
You know she's gonna burn down everything
She's an arsonist in her pass time
And I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time

You play with me, you're playing with fire
You play with me, you're playing with fire

I'm a match, she's kerosene
You know she's gonna burn down everything
She's an arsonist in her pass time
And I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time




Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time

Overall Meaning

The Interrupters’ song She’s Kerosene is a lively track that describes a destructive relationship. The opening lyrics, “I’m a match, she’s kerosene / You know she’s gonna burn down everything / She’s an arsonist in her pastime / And I’ve been burned for the last time” set the tone for the song. The singer is warning others about the danger of being with this woman, who is a metaphorical “she” that represents someone who is dangerous, unpredictable and has an unhealthy need for drama. The chorus repeats the warning that the singer has been burnt for the last time, implying that he’s done with this kind of relationship and wants others to be aware of the risks involved.


The lyrics go on to describe how this woman starts trouble wherever she goes. She doesn't take responsibility for her actions and instead blames others. The singer describes how the woman is playing the victim while making everyone else feel like they are the guilty parties. The line “Like he’s the executioner and she is the queen / And he’s the one whose neck is in the guillotine” is a powerful metaphor that reveals how it feels to be in a relationship with someone like this.


While the song may seem like a cautionary tale for avoiding destructive relationships, it's also an empowering song for those who have managed to break free. The lyrics “Rising up from the ash, he’s a phoenix” implies that one can move on from these kinds of relationships and rise above them. She’s Kerosene is a well-crafted song that describes the intricacies of a destructive relationship and the need to break free.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a match, she's kerosene
I am a spark waiting to happen and she is a volatile substance, ready to ignite and cause chaos.


You know she's gonna burn down everything
It is inevitable that she will destroy everything in her path.


She's an arsonist in her pass time
She enjoys causing destruction and is skilled in doing so.


And I've been burned for the last time
I have been hurt by her actions one too many times and cannot continue to let her hurt me.


Time, time, time, woah
My pain and frustration have been building over a long period and I cannot take it any longer.


It started out like any other morning
The events leading up to the chaos were seemingly normal and routine.


The sky was red, he took it as a warning
The warning signs were there, but he ignored them at his own peril.


She hit the hive now the bees are swarming
Her actions caused chaos and the consequences are now out of control.


Then played the victim till the crowd starts forming
She manipulates the situation to make herself the victim, gaining attention and pity from others.


She's got a history of making a scene, yeah
This is not the first time she has caused chaos and drama.


She's telling stories, she's gaslighting
She twists the truth to make herself look innocent and others to look guilty, causing confusion and doubt.


Like he's the executioner and she is the queen
She perceives herself as the leader and others as the ones who wronged her, justifying her harmful actions.


And he's the one whose neck is in the guillotine
He is the one who will suffer the consequences of her destructive behavior.


The smoke clears out when he's been awakened
Once he realizes the truth about her behavior, the chaos and confusion clears up and he can see the situation clearly.


He said this life could be mine for the taking
He realizes he has the power to take control of his life and move away from the destruction.


She need a drink so she starts shaking
She uses substances to cope with her destructive behavior and calm her nerves.


And played a victim 'til his heart stops breaking
She manipulates the situation and people's emotions to continue the cycle of abuse and chaos.


No real tears 'cause she don't mean it
She is not genuinely sorry for her actions or the harm she causes.


This landscape used to be so scenic
The situation was once peaceful and enjoyable, but her destructive behavior ruined it.


And he could make it out if he could dream it
If he can imagine and work towards a better future, he can escape the chaos and destruction.


Rising up from the ash, he's a phoenix
He is able to rise from the destruction and chaos, transformed and reborn, stronger than before.


You play with me, you're playing with fire
If you continue to involve yourself with her, you will get burned and hurt.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Aimee E Allen, Timothy Armstrong, Jesse Gus Bivona, Justin Scott Bivona, Kevin C Bivona

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[Chorus]
I'm a match, she's kerosene
You know she's gonna burn down everything
She's an arsonist in her pastime
And I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time

[Verse 1]
It started out like any other morning
The sky was red, he took it as a warning
She kicked the hive now the bees are swarming
Then played the victim 'til the crowd starts forming
She's got a history of making a scene, yeah
She's telling stories she’s gaslighting
Like he's the executioner and she is the queen
But he's the one whose neck is in a guillotine

[Chorus]
He said, I'm a match, she's kerosene
You know she's gonna burn down everything
She's an arsonist in her pastime
And I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time

[Verse 2]
The smoke clears out and he's been awakened
He said this life could be mine for the taking
She needs a drink so she start shaking
And play the victim 'til his heart starts breaking
No real tears 'cause she don't mean it
This landscape used to be so scenic
And he could make it out if he could dream it
Rising up from the ash, he's a phoenix

[Chorus]
I'm a match, she's kerosene
You know she's gonna burn down everything
She's an arsonist in her pastime
And I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time

[Bridge]
You play with me, you're playing with fire
You play with me, you're playing with fire

[Chorus]
I'm a match, she's kerosene
You know she's gonna burn down everything
She's an arsonist in her pastime
And I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time
Time, time, time, woah
I've been burned for the last time



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"She's Kerosene" by The Interrupters from the album 'Fight the Good Fight,' available now • Order at http://wearetheinterrupters.com/ 🙋🏻‍♀️🕴🕴🕴

@stephenm8725

Awesome single. This band is rad!

@VisualCreations.

Love this song!! It's catchy.

@busydad5493

Love this song, great work. Just went and showed it to all my teenage daughter. If your into constructive criticism, I would love to hear it with some horns. Not that in needs anything, just sayin'.

@DaMidWestNinja

OMG exactly what I was thinking! I love the song and it almost sounds like horns are in it, but if they actually did, it would be even better!!

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@rosaiglarsh9987

It's rare to hear a song about a man escaping a toxic relationship. A very inspiring song.

@ladmyn2726

I agree

@rosaiglarsh9987

I like that it's sung by a woman, too.

@moxxie3208

I think it's so awesome that she wrote this

@fentonstyles

@@moxxie3208 She actually wrote this? I'd have figured it was one of her bandmates. Sheesh. She gets it then.

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