Lighting the flame Lyrics – Lauren Spencer Smith

Lighting the flame Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
She remembers meeting this person when she was young and full of hope, believing anything was possible. He made big promises, like offering the world, but it was all fake—he gave her cheap things while pretending they were valuable. Back then, she was full of life and fun, but now that joy is gone. She truly believed him when he said he wanted her, but it turns out his words weren’t real.

[Pre Chorus]
Even with all the pain, she wouldn’t change anything, because that experience shaped her and made her stronger.

[Chorus]
She sarcastically thanks him for lying and hurting her in countless ways, never once owning up to his actions. He made her feel worthless and treated her like she didn’t matter. But instead of destroying her, all his cruelty pushed her to grow stronger. What he did unknowingly sparked something powerful in her—like he lit a fire that made her rise.

[Verse 2]
Now that she’s doing better, she imagines him upset and maybe even regretting what he did. She hopes he finally realizes that he couldn’t break her or make her look foolish.

[Pre Chorus]
She still wouldn’t take back anything. The pain taught her lessons she needed, and in a way, he was part of that growth.

[Chorus]
She continues thanking him with sarcasm, pointing out how much damage he caused while acting innocent. He never took responsibility but always made her feel small. But instead of staying broken, she found her strength. The repeated word “flame” shows how that pain built a fire in her—one that helped her stand tall, even if he thought she’d burn out.

[Bridge]
Now that he’s the one struggling, she doesn’t feel bad. In fact, there’s a bit of satisfaction in seeing him fall apart after what he put her through.

[Chorus]
Once again, she thanks him for all the lies and emotional pain. He never took the blame and always tore her down. But now, the tables have turned. He never expected her to grow stronger from the hurt. He thought she’d fade away, but instead, his actions fired her up. That flame he lit is what made her unbreakable.