Wildfire Lyrics

Joshua Bassett

The Golden Years

Jul 26, 2024

English

"Wildfire" is a new English song by Joshua Bassett, published on the Joshua Bassett YouTube channel. The track is part of the album The Golden Years, released on July 26, 2024. The song was written by Jonah Summerfield, Joshua Bassett,… Read More

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Wildfire Lyrics By Joshua Bassett

[Intro]
Ooh

[Verse 1]
Burnin' pancakes while we're dancin' in the kitchen
Singin' to our favorite song
Now I'm standin' in the ash and broken dishes
Wonderin' where it all went wrong
Now there's nothing left of you and me
It was heartbreak to the third degree
We had it good and it was good until it wasn't
Mm

[Pre-Chorus]
Now the sirens, they sound
All of the walls are falling down
There's no, nowhere to run
Darling, we'll never make it out

[Chorus]
We're too close to the sun
We let it burn then called it love
There's smoke filling our lungs
Oh, would you look what we've become?
Oh, you asked for a light now we started a wildfire

[Post-Chorus]
Ooh
Yeah, we started a wildfire now
Ooh

[Verse 2]
We were reckless, we were young and we were stupid
Got too high to see the warning signs
Playin' innocent, we knew what we were doin'
And two wrongs don't ever make a right

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't, don't look away
Darling, there's nothing left to save
Just kiss, kiss me goodbye
We're not gonna make it out alive

[Chorus]
We're too close to the sun
We let it burn then called it love
There's smoke filling our lungs
Oh, would you look what we've become?
Oh, you asked for a light, now we started a wildfire

[Post-Chorus]
Ooh (Started, started burning)
Yeah, we started a wildfire, love
Ooh (Started, started burning)

[Bridge]
It's far too late to save us
This flame is way too dangerous
Don't say it's all okay, love
It's too much, it's too much
This smoke is slowly rising
Just face it, love, we're dying
No point in even trying
It's too much

[Chorus]
Too close to the sun
We let it burn then called it love
There's smoke filling our lungs
Oh, would you look what we've become?
Oh, you asked for a light now we started a wildfire

[Outro]
Ooh
Now we started a wildfire, love
Ooh
Yeah, we started a wildfire

[Intro: Joshua Bassett]
The intro sets a melancholic tone, hinting at the aftermath of a once lively relationship now reduced to remnants.

[Verse 1: Joshua Bassett]
In the first verse, Joshua Bassett reflects on the nostalgic and carefree moments shared in the relationship, such as dancing in the kitchen. The stark contrast between these joyful memories and the current state of desolation (represented by "ash and broken dishes") underscores the extent of the damage. The verse reveals the singer's sense of loss and regret over how things deteriorated.

[Pre-Chorus: Joshua Bassett]
The pre-chorus introduces a sense of impending doom with the imagery of falling walls and sirens. It conveys that their situation has become dire and inescapable, emphasizing the futility of their attempts to salvage what remains.

[Chorus: Joshua Bassett]
The chorus compares the relationship to a wildfire, suggesting that their intense passion led to a destructive outcome. The metaphor of being "too close to the sun" indicates that their desires and actions were too extreme, resulting in a relationship that ultimately consumed itself. The smoke filling their lungs symbolizes the lingering effects of their destructive choices.

[Post-Chorus: Joshua Bassett]
The post-chorus reinforces the imagery of the wildfire, highlighting the irreversible damage caused by their actions. The repetition of "wildfire" underscores the relentless and uncontrollable nature of their relationship's decline.

[Verse 2: Joshua Bassett]
In the second verse, Joshua Bassett describes the recklessness and naivety of their past behavior. The lyrics suggest that despite knowing the potential risks, they continued their destructive actions, leading to the downfall of their relationship. The verse emphasizes the regret of their choices and the recognition that their actions were misguided.

[Pre-Chorus: Joshua Bassett]
The second pre-chorus echoes the earlier sense of hopelessness, emphasizing that there is nothing left to save. The idea of kissing goodbye and the acknowledgment that they will not make it out alive further illustrates the inevitability of their relationship's end.

[Chorus: Joshua Bassett]
The final chorus reiterates the destructive nature of their relationship, emphasizing how their passion has led to an all-consuming wildfire. The recurring imagery of smoke and the reference to their downfall highlight the enduring impact of their choices.

[Bridge: Joshua Bassett]
The bridge articulates the finality of their situation, declaring that it is too late to save their relationship. The intense language and imagery ("flame is way too dangerous," "smoke is slowly rising") reinforce the idea that their relationship has reached a point of no return, with no possibility of recovery.

[Chorus: Joshua Bassett]
The last chorus reiterates the core theme of the song, underscoring the destructive consequences of their intense but ultimately unsustainable relationship. The repetition of the "wildfire" metaphor reinforces the devastating impact of their love.

[Outro: Joshua Bassett]
The outro reflects on the finality and irreversibility of their situation, encapsulating the overall theme of a once-beautiful relationship now reduced to ashes.

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About Song

The song delves into the destructive nature of a passionate but ultimately doomed relationship. Joshua Bassett uses the metaphor of a wildfire to illustrate how the intensity of their connection has led to devastation and loss. The lyrics depict a once vibrant and joyful relationship that has spiraled into chaos and ruin, symbolized by the imagery of fire and smoke. The theme revolves around the realization that their love, though once exhilarating, has become uncontrollable and destructive.