Discover the story of the song > Heart On Fire – Alice Boman

The protagonist is expressing regret and longing over meeting someone and wasting time with them. They wish they could forget this person and all the lonely mornings and sleepless nights they spent thinking about them. The protagonist feels that their romantic partner would rather be somewhere else, and it is evident in their face and actions. The protagonist wants to hear their partner admit this so that they can stop holding onto false hope. Ultimately, the protagonist believes that meeting this person and being with them has set their heart on fire, metaphorically speaking. The repetition in the chorus emphasizes the intense impact this person has had on the protagonist's emotions.