Man on Fire Lyrics (English Translation) – ATEEZ

Man on Fire (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Yunho]
The singer is overwhelmed by their emotions, feeling like they are losing control, their mind, and even themselves. This conveys a sense of inner turmoil and emotional chaos.

[Verse 1: Seonghwa, Yunho, Hongjoong]
The lyrics describe the intense feeling of being drawn to something irresistible, symbolized by “the fire” and “the red sun.” The singer is consumed by this desire, to the point where it overtakes reason and becomes instinctual. They acknowledge that they are slowly burning from within, both physically and mentally, and there’s no stopping this overwhelming urge. The “melting” and “sweating” suggest they’re losing control, and even though they’re aware of the inevitable destruction, they don’t know how to stop it.

[Pre-Chorus: San, Yeosang, Mingi]
The singer embraces the destructive nature of their longing, comparing it to the sin of coveting something unattainable, like the sun. They admit they don’t care if they turn to ash as long as it’s for the love they desire. They recognize that pursuing this obsession was a mistake, but they are unable to stop, seeing the object of their affection as something they cannot have yet desperately crave. The “apple must be ruined” refers to the idea that temptation leads to inevitable downfall.

[Chorus: San, Wooyoung, *Hongjoong*, Jongho, Seonghwa]
The singer fully surrenders to their burning desire, willing to face the flames (a metaphor for pain and self-destruction) just to be with the person they want. They’re consumed by an unstoppable longing, and nothing will stop them from pursuing this love, even if it leads to their own downfall. They express that their need for the other person is all-consuming and relentless, and they are willing to burn, to keep wanting, and to sacrifice everything for this desire.

[Post-Chorus: Wooyoung]
This brief moment emphasizes the singer’s acceptance of their fate, symbolized by walking through flames. They’re all in on this intense emotional journey.

[Verse 2: Yunho, Yeosang, Jongho]
In this verse, the singer continues to express the depth of their need, feeling that their desire is growing stronger. The intensity of their longing is causing emotional suffocation—they want the other person so badly that it’s almost unbearable. Even if it results in their destruction, they don’t care. Their heart is thirsty for this love, highlighting how powerful the craving is.

[Verse 3: Mingi, Hongjoong]
The singer feels like there’s no turning back now; the desire has taken over, and they’re ready to dive deeper into it without fear. They know their actions are driven by pure impulse, but they can’t control themselves. Even though their reason tells them to stop, their body responds instinctively, showing how their physical self is overtaken by their emotional craving.

[Chorus: Seonghwa, Jongho, *Mingi*, Wooyoung, San]
The chorus repeats the singer’s willingness to burn for the one they desire. Their longing is relentless, and they’re consumed by it, even if it leads to their complete destruction. The refrain emphasizes that there is no stopping this desire, and they would walk into the flames for the person they want, without hesitation or care for the consequences.

[Outro: Seonghwa]
In the outro, the singer reaffirms their commitment to the destructive path they’ve chosen, declaring they would walk into the flames again if it means being with the one they love. It’s a final, strong statement of their surrender to desire.