Brush Fire Lyrics
Started as a simple lie, thinking love had chose us
We would talk into the night and nobody noticed
And I held on to every word
Couldn't let you go and called it hope
Now I’m so low, I can't ignore
We only ever made it worse
[Chorus]
Then we become a brush fire, burnin' all the pain
How can we survive a desert without rain?
And all along, your promise is that you’re changin'
Boy, you know what to say, before I turn away
Your words hit me like a hard rain in LA
[Verse 2]
Scared to turn and look behind, think I'd see you hurtin'
And even when I close my eyes, I feel like the burden (Oh)
But I'm not yours anymore
Everything you broke is ash and smoke
Now I'm so low, I can't ignore
We only ever made it worse
[Chorus]
Then we become a brush fire, burnin' all the pain
How can we survive a desert without rain?
And all along, your promise is that you’re changin’
Boy, you know what to say, before I turn away
Your words hit me like a hard rain in LA
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm
[Chorus]
We become a brush fire, burnin' all the pain
How can we survive a desert without rain?
And all along, your promise is that you’re changin'
Boy, you know what to say, before I turn away
Your words hit me like a hard rain in LA
About
This song tells the story of a relationship that started with a lot of hope and excitement. The couple spent long nights talking, feeling like they were the only ones in the world. The narrator hung onto every word their partner said, believing it was a sign of a promising future together. But as time passed, they realized that holding onto hope only made things worse.
The chorus vividly describes the intensity of their relationship, comparing it to a raging brush fire fueled by pain. It questions how they can keep going in a relationship that feels as barren as a desert without rain. Despite their partner’s promises to change, the narrator feels the weight of those words crashing down on them like a heavy rainstorm in the usually dry city of Los Angeles.
In the second verse , the narrator reflects on their fear of facing the truth about their relationship. They were scared to see their partner hurting, and even closing their eyes couldn’t shield them from the burden they felt. Eventually, they come to terms with the fact that they’re no longer tied to their partner, and all that’s left is the aftermath of their relationship, like ashes and smoke.
The bridge offers a brief moment of quiet reflection, allowing the listener to pause and take in the emotions of the song.
The repeated chorus drives home the central themes of the song, emphasizing the destructive nature of the relationship and the impact of empty promises. The hard rain in LA serves as a powerful metaphor for the harsh reality hitting the narrator when they least expect it.
Overall , the song captures the rollercoaster of emotions that come with a tumultuous relationship, from hopeful beginnings to painful endings and the resilience needed to move forward.
Q&A
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I wanted this song to come out before the end of the year because it feels kind of like a bookend. There are new feelings and new sounds that come with the new music. ‘Brush Fire’ felt it needed to live closer to ‘minor’. Like neighbors.
— via NME (December 2020)
