You're on fire but it's way too soon
I'm not sure if I should wake you
Smoke alarms are loud, but you can't hear
I fall over to my side of bed
Where fairies and dreams never tread
And I never hear all that you've said
But you're on fire, dear
You're on fire
And igniting me
Chorus:
You set off the smoke alarm
But you're still not harmed
And you still can't see
That your alarm deafens me
You set off the smoke alarm
But you're still not armed
We never fought the flames
Or measured the heat
Taste of smoke on my breath
From fire or my cigarettes?
I'm lazy and won't pass the test
And you're on fire, dear
I fall out of my double bed
And in the smog I lose my head
We never considered to be protected
And now we're lighting up our fears
We're on fire
And we're burning out
Chorus:
You set off the smoke alarm
But you're still not harmed
And you still can't see
That your alarm deafens me
You set off the smoke alarm
But you're still not armed
We never fought the flames
Or measured the heat
Seas of dust, between me and us
Believe it or not, you still don't trust
If I woke you, you'd fall back asleep
Tell me I'm lying, tell me I'm cheap
Yes, I'm cheap, not rich like you
My insurance won't cover a burned-out room
So I'll save myself, run out of bed
I'd rather live
Than join you dead
I'll save myself
You're burning me
I'll save myself
We're burning out
Chorus:
You set off the smoke alarm
But you're still not harmed
And you still can't see
That your alarm deafens me
You set off the smoke alarm
But you're still not armed
We never fought the flames
Or measured the heat