Lyric discussion by Munchman 

Cover art for Fires lyrics by Band of Skulls

Baby, Darling, Doll Face, Honey – This man really adores his love. He’s invoking her heart as he pleads to her.

Now I don't mean to cause you worry, It's only hands in my pocket And the Queen on my money – He’s trying to ease her concerns by implying he means no harm and is not hiding anything. If only the Queen is on his money, he’s not leaving for a foreign destination, but staying put (likely in the UK).

Did you know I've been wanting you? – He’s reaffirming his desire for her.

So leave your locks on the latches. – Close the door, but don’t lock it. He’s asking her to leave him a way in.

If you bring the water, I'll bring the matches – To bring the water means to provide something necessary or make a way or path. He wants to make an agreement with her, by asking her to make a way for them and he’ll do the rest (He'll bring the passion).

'Cause we are fires in the night We are fires in the night – Fires in the night are mysterious, dangerous and chaos, but attractive, exciting, and mysterious

Let us bathe you in our heart – Let us envelop you with love (this is the first mention that there is more than one person, maybe a child)

'Cause we are fires in the night

Come on get up Romeo – this is a line from Romeo and Juliet when the Nurse is urging Romeo to stand up and be a man for Juliet’s sake.

Don't you know what the time is? It's the fall of rock 'n roll,

  • the fall of rock and roll was the end of an era due to a change to pop/disco and other genres. The times are changing.

That's what the news said – He’s validating it.

[Edit: Improving]

Positive
Subjective
Enjoyment
Love
Desire
Commitment
Change
Music