“Setting Fires” is about sacrificing yourself for the benefit of others. It is the fourth Chainsmokers single released in 2016, following the success of their multi-platinum record “Closer” and follow-up track “All We Know.” The song features guest vocals from pop duo XYLØ.
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[Verse 1: XYLØ]
Down to my last match fire
I'll touch just to feel
Why's it easier to burn than it is to heal?
[Pre-Chorus: XYLØ]
Out in the cold you have been
I've begged you to come back in
But I can't do this again
[Chorus: XYLØ]
I can't keep you from harm
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
I can't go on and on
Setting fires to keep you warm
I can't keep you from harm
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
I can't go on and on
Setting fires to keep you warm
[Post-Chorus: XYLØ]
I can't
I can't go on and on
Setting fires to keep you warm
[Verse 2: XYLØ]
I've been looking for answers
I don't want to hear
Chest to chest with you, I'm staring into a mirror
[Pre-Chorus: XYLØ]
Out in the cold you have been
I've begged you to come back in
But I can't do this again
[Chorus: XYLØ]
I can't keep you from harm
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
I can't go on and on
Setting fires to keep you warm
I can't keep you from harm
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
I can't go on and on
Setting fires to keep you warm
[Post-Chorus: XYLØ]
I can't
I can't go on and on
Setting fires to keep you warm
[Bridge: XYLØ]
What would I do
What wouldn't I do to save you
What would I do
What wouldn't I do to save you
[Chorus: XYLØ]
I can't keep you from harm
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
I can't go on and on
Setting fires to keep you warm
I can't keep you from harm
But I'm set on fire to keep you warm
I can't go on and on
Setting fires to keep you warm
[Post-Chorus: XYLØ]
I can't
I can't
I can't go on and on
Setting fires to keep you warm
I can't
I can't
I can't go on and on
Setting fires to keep you warm
Setting Fires was written by Melanie Joy Fontana & Jon Asher & Andrew Taggart.
Setting Fires was produced by DJ Swivel & The Chainsmokers.
The Chainsmokers & XYLØ released Setting Fires on Fri Nov 04 2016.
In an interview, XYLØ tells that they were discovered and contacted by The Chainsmokers because they are upcoming artists. XYLØ sent a demo and this song was built from it.
James Zwadlo is the creative director for The Chainsmokers. He created the artwork for “Setting Fires,” as well as “Closer,” “Don’t Let Me Down,” and the Collage EP.
Though he hasn’t commented on the artwork’s meaning, he did promote it on his Instagram:
Introducing the artwork I did for @thechain...
The vocals are done by Paige Duddy, one half of the brother-sister duo XYLØ.
The song is available via different streaming services:
YouTube
SoundCloud
iTunes
Spotify