Lyric discussion by stephsongs 

Cover art for Fire lyrics by Jesse Thomas

It sounds like the writer has been in a relationship that is nearing the end, that she isn't ready to let go of.

I'm in the middle of your bed, [she's feeling balanced] but you're pushed to the side of it [he's about to exit the relationship] and your hands are tucked into your sleeves. No luck in reaching them. [He's closed off emotionally to her]

We could be fire. We could be. [ We could still be in love.]

What do you dream [What do you think of while you're mentally checked out] while I'm wide awake, [ I'm still in this] picking at pillow seams? [picking fights] Frozen like statues, [not breaking up yet due to complacency] I'm restless but afraid to move. [if we talk about it you could break up with me]

We could be fire.

We could be. [ If we try, we can reignite our passion]

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