From the recording House on Fire
Written in Buckhead, Georgia, the song blends folk, roots, and country influences to deliver a deeply personal narrative about conflict, accountability, and the fragile nature of love under pressure.
Opening with sparse acoustic guitar and an intimate vocal, “House on Fire” builds gradually—adding layers of bass, strings, and steel guitar—culminating in a powerful chorus before returning to its raw beginnings. The song is an emotional slow burn, capturing the moment when the smoke clears and hard truths rise to the surface.
Lyrics
You were gonna set the house on fire
And you were gonna say you didn’t care
Now you were gonna give another reason
And justify why no one‘s here
Were you gonna say, “He’s the problem?”
Oh, and how hard you’ve tried?
Were you gonna say, “It doesn’t matter?"
Well, you know there’s a consequence to lies
I could give in
But I can’t live in
You couldn’t give in
But we can’t live in
A house on fire
A house on fire
Well open up the window, let some air in
While we clear out a little smoke and step outside
Looking for a little lost redemption
You were looking for me to swallow my pride
Oh, were you gonna say, “He’s the problem?"
And oh now how hard you tried?
Were you gonna say, “It doesn’t matter?"
Well, you know there’s a consequence to lies
And I could give in
But I can’t live in
You couldn’t give in
But we can’t live in
A house on fire
And all it takes is just a moment
All it takes is just one moment to find peace
And all it takes is just a moment
Oh
But were you gonna say, “I’m the problem?"
And oh now how hard you tried?
Were you gonna say, “It doesn’t matter?"
Well, you know there’s a consequence to lies
And I could give in
But I can’t live in
You couldn’t give in
But you can’t live in
Baby we could give in
But we can’t live in
A house on fire
A house on fire
Now you were gonna set the house on fire
Now you were gonna set the house on fire
Maybe you shouldn’t set the house on fire