Lyric discussion by philabole 

His is a story of seduction... a very young seductress has stalked her prey, and sunk her bite... now our hero is powerless to resist his futile attempts to forget her...

"Burning down one side"; could also refer to a condition observed in an improperly rolled joint... one that burns away prematurely, and is thus, largely wasted. Metaphor, no doubt... :)

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