I guess you never know
Someone you think you know
Can’t see the knife when you’re too close
Too close
Trust cuts deeper than lies
Even as the days go by
The wounds remain beneath my skin
My skin
I wiped the dirt off your name
With the shirt off my back
I thought that you’d do the same
But you didn’t do that
Said I’m the one who’s wanted
For all the fires you started
You knew the house was burning down
I had to get out
You led your saints and sinners
And fed ’em lies for dinner
You knew the house was burning down
And look at you now
And look at you now
Oh, was it all a game?
Look what our love became
I gave you everything I had
I had
You had every chance to make amends
‘Stead you got drunk on bitterness
And you still claim you’re innocent
It’s sad
But you
Said I’m the one who’s wanted
For all the fires you started
You knew the house was burning down
I had to get out
You led your saints and sinners
And fed ’em lies for dinner
You knew the house was burning down
And look at you now
Used to tell me you’d pray for me
You were praying for my downfall
You were digging a grave for me
We were sharing the same four walls
Used to tell me you’d pray for me
You were praying for my downfall
You were digging a grave for me
We were sharing the same four walls
And you
Said I’m the one who’s wanted
For all the fires you started
You knew the house was burning down
I had to get out
You led your saints and sinners
And fed ’em lies for dinner
You knew the house was burning down
Used to tell me you’d pray for me
You were praying for my downfall
You were digging a grave for me
We were sharing the same four walls
Used to tell me you’d pray for me
You were praying for my downfall
You were digging a grave for me
We were sharing the same four walls
And you
Unpacking Emotional Betrayal in “Burning Down (Duet Version)”
“Burning Down (Duet Version)” by Alex Warren is a raw exploration of betrayal and the lingering scars left by broken trust. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with the aftermath of a relationship where deception ran deep. Vivid metaphors—like a house burning down and knives hidden in close quarters—emphasize the pain of realizing a loved one’s true nature too late. The repeated references to false prayers and sharing four walls turn the song into a powerful reflection on intimacy soured by duplicity. Ultimately, the chorus’s refrain highlights the sense of injustice, as the narrator is blamed for chaos they didn’t cause, evoking empathy and resonating with anyone who has felt wronged by someone close.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alex Warren
- Release Year: 2024