Flame
The Vettes Lyrics


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Here I am just waiting and the world is passing by
All alone in my sanctuary coming back to life
I wait in the aftermath, my music in my mind
I wait to see my dream reflected in my life
Oh, do you think of me across the universe?
When will you know my name?
You are my match and I am the flame
If I give my life to you will you die for me?
If I surrender all I am
Will you set me free?
Oh, do you think of me across the universe?
When will you know my name?
You are my match and I am the flame
Only for a while
or til the end of time
I will be right here
until our worlds collide
Oh, do you think of me across the universe?
When will you know my name?




You are my match and I am the flame
I am the flame

Overall Meaning

The Vettes' song "Flame" is a passionate expression of longing for someone who isn't there. The singer is waiting for someone to come into their life and make them feel alive again. They're in their own "sanctuary" where they can reflect and listen to their own music as they wait for a dream to become reality. The lyrics are full of questions and uncertainties ("When will you know my name?") that add to the sense of longing and unfulfilled desire.


The chorus is the heart of the song, with the singer declaring that the person they're waiting for is their "match" and they are the "flame." This could be interpreted in several ways. Perhaps the singer sees themselves as the driving force, the one who will ignite the passion in the other person. Or maybe they feel like they're on the brink of burning out, and they need someone to keep them going.


Overall, "Flame" is a song about the power of love to bring someone back to life. The singer is willing to give everything they have, even their own life, if it means they can finally be set free and find the connection they've been searching for.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I am just waiting and the world is passing by
I'm stuck in a rut, watching the world move forward without me.


All alone in my sanctuary coming back to life
I'm secluded, but it's where my creativity thrives.


I wait in the aftermath, my music in my mind
I'm patiently waiting for my chance, with a soundtrack of my own imagination.


I wait to see my dream reflected in my life
I'm waiting for my aspirations to become my reality.


Oh, do you think of me across the universe?
I wonder if anyone out there is aware of my existence and my potential.


When will you know my name?
When will the world recognize my talent and my impact?


You are my match and I am the flame
I've found someone who complements me perfectly, and I'm the one bringing the passion.


If I give my life to you will you die for me?
If I pour my heart and soul into something, will it reciprocate in a meaningful way?


If I surrender all I am
If I sacrifice everything I am and everything I have, will it be worth it?


Will you set me free?
Will this endeavor release me from my current state and bring me closer to my goals?


Only for a while or til the end of time
I'm in this for the long haul, no matter how long it takes.


I will be right here until our worlds collide
I'll keep putting in the work until my journey intersects with destiny.


You are my match and I am the flame
Once again, I found my other half, and I'm the one driving the passion and fervor.


I am the flame
I am the driving force behind my own aspirations, and my ambition will keep me moving forward.




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