Oh, oh, our love is running into a burning building
Oh, oh, our love is scattered ash with a burnt-up feeling
Feel the heat so we started running
You know you saw it coming
But the memories are still in my mind
Burning like smoke and fire
Rumors spread like wildfire
I held a strong ground
But I’ve been burning down
‘Cause it’s like fire
Is all I hear about
And we are fading out
Don’t wanna turn out the light
But it’s like
I’m no firefighter
I just need to breathe tonight
So sound the alarm
And there goes the night
Oh, oh, our love is running into a burning building
Oh, oh, our love is scattered ash with a burnt-up feeling
Feel the heat so we started running
You know you saw it coming
But the memories are still in my mind
Burning like smoke and fire
Secrets in a small town
They always get around
But the flame has been put out
And I am hearing
All this small talk
They whisper as I walk
In a house that’s boarded up
So good luck
I’m no firefighter
I just need to breathe tonight
So sound the alarm
And there goes the night
Oh, oh, our love is running into a burning building
Oh, oh, our love is scattered ash with a burnt-up feeling
Feel the heat so we started running
You know you saw it coming
But the memories are still in my mind
Burning like smoke and fire
Smoke and fire
Smoke and fire
Don’t you know that
If there’s smoke, there’s fire?
Smoke there’s fire
Smoke there’s fire
Now, now
Oh, oh, and now it’s over
Oh, oh, I’m getting colder
Oh, oh, and it’s the feeling
Of running into a burning building
Rumors spread like wildfire
I held a strong ground
But I’ve been burning down
Oh, oh, our love is running into a burning building
Oh, oh, our love is scattered ash with a burnt-up feeling
Feel the heat so we started running
You know you saw it coming
But the memories are still in my mind
Burning like smoke and fire
Smoke and fire
Smoke and fire
Don’t you know that
If there’s smoke, there’s fire?
Smoke there’s fire
Smoke there’s fire
Now, now
Oh, oh, and now it’s over
Oh, oh, I’m getting colder
Oh, oh, I’m so tired
Burning like smoke and fire
Running Into the Flames: A Powerful Breakup Metaphor
“Smoke And Fire” by Sabrina Carpenter masterfully uses the imagery of a burning building to convey the intense emotions of a relationship’s end. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of love turned destructive, where memories linger like smoke and the pain is as consuming as fire. Sabrina explores the aftermath of heartbreak, referencing rumors that spread ‘like wildfire’ and the struggle to stand strong amid emotional chaos. The recurring metaphor not only emphasizes the inescapable nature of the pain but also highlights the bravery it takes to walk away from something familiar yet damaging.
Letting Go and Moving Forward
The song’s chorus repeats the idea that, despite the urge to hold on, sometimes love turns into something that can only bring harm. Carpenter’s vocals and lyrics capture the mix of nostalgia and relief that comes with finally letting go, even when the memories still “burn” in the mind. By the end, there’s a sense of acceptance and a readiness to move on, marked by the cooling of once-intense feelings.
Song Credits
Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter, Ido Zmishlany
Release Year: 2016