Baby, are we burnin’ out?
Hearts are getting heavy
I can see some dark grey clouds
And they’re rollin’ in steady
Yeah, I can see the sunshine fadin’ from your brown eyes
Days ain’t been the same but I’m holdin’ on real tight
Are we burnin’ out?
‘Cause our hearts are getting heavy
We can set this house on fire
Grab the gasoline, let’s get back to you and me, baby
Watch them flames get higher
Burn up every reason, forget about you leavin’
And watch them sparks fly right back in to your eyes
Set this house on fire
Baby, do you hear that sound?
Can’t you hear it fallin’?
The second that it hits the ground
Yeah, you know I’m all in (I’m all in)
‘Cause I can see the sunshine lightin’ up your brown eyes
Days ain’t been the same, don’t you think it’s about time
That we burn it down?
Get back to where we started
And set this house on fire
Grab the gasoline, let’s get back to you and me, baby
Watch them flames get higher
Burn up every reason, forget about you leavin’
And watch them sparks fly right back in your eyes
And set this house on fire (On fire)
Set this house on fire
Set it on fire
We can set this house on fire
Grab the gasoline, let’s get back to you and me, baby
Watch them flames get higher
Burn up every reason, forget about you leavin’
And watch them sparks fly right back into your eyes
I’m gonna make them sparks fly right back into your eyes
And set this house on fire
Baby, are we burnin’ out?
‘Cause my heart is getting heavy
Reigniting Love Through Fire
In “House On Fire,” Bailey Zimmerman crafts a vivid metaphor for a relationship on the brink. The lyrics evoke a stormy emotional landscape, with lines like “Hearts are getting heavy” and “I can see some dark grey clouds,” setting the stage for struggle and longing. Yet, amidst uncertainty, there’s a powerful yearning to reignite the passion that once made the bond strong. The recurring invitation to “set this house on fire” symbolizes a desire to burn away doubts and past hurts, making space for a fresh start. The song’s imagery of flames, gasoline, and sparks serves as both a warning and a promise—urging both partners to risk everything for the chance to reconnect and rediscover their love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bailey Zimmerman
- Release Year: 2024