Man on Fire Lyrics – ATEEZ

Man on Fire Lyrics Meaning

[Intro (Yunho)]
The intro expresses a feeling of losing control and self-awareness, suggesting that the speaker is overwhelmed by their emotions and cannot contain them anymore.

[Verse 1 (Seonghwa, Yunho, Hongjoong)]
In this verse, the speaker embraces the intense heat of their desire, feeling consumed by it. They compare their passion to fire and express an uncontrollable yearning for someone, likening the person to a “red sun.” The speaker’s rationality fades away as their instincts take over, making them feel as though they are slowly burning up. There’s a sense of urgency and desperation, as they don’t have time to control their emotions, and they are ready to burn out in the process.

[Pre-Chorus (San, Yeosang, Mingi)]
Here, the speaker acknowledges their wrongdoing in seeking something they can’t have—like chasing the forbidden fruit. Even if it leads to destruction, they don’t care. They would endure anything, even turning to ashes, just for the love of this person. The intensity of their feelings colors everything around them, and they reflect on how everything began with a mistake but now feels inevitable. There’s a strong sense of fatalism and obsession with the person they desire.

[Chorus (San, Wooyoung, *Hongjoong*, Jongho, Seonghwa)]
The chorus captures the depth of the speaker’s obsession. They’re willing to dive into flames—both literally and metaphorically—just to be with the person they crave. Their longing is so intense that it feels like an uncontrollable fire, and they admit they’re a slave to this desire. The phrase “I got no way” reflects the feeling of being trapped in this insatiable hunger for the other person, without any way to stop it, no matter the pain it causes.

[Post-Chorus (Wooyoung)]
In these brief lines, the speaker repeats the idea of walking into flames, emphasizing the intense, all-consuming nature of their desire.

[Verse 2 (Yunho, Yeosang, Jongho)]
This verse intensifies the feeling of need. The speaker admits they’re desperate, craving the other person to the point where it feels like a thirst they can’t quench. The yearning has become so overwhelming that it’s suffocating, and even the idea of burning from this desire doesn’t matter. They just need the other person, showing how their emotions are spiraling beyond control.

[Verse 3 (Mingi, Hongjoong)]
In this verse, the speaker urges themselves (and possibly the other person) to throw away any fear or hesitation and dive deeper into the passion. They express that when the other person looks at them, it ignites something deep inside, so much so that they lose control of their rational mind. There’s an awareness that this obsession is taking over, but the speaker can’t stop. They are no longer able to distinguish between their thoughts and instincts, caught in an unstoppable emotional surge.

[Chorus (Seonghwa, Jongho, *Mingi*, Wooyoung, San)]
The chorus is repeated here, reinforcing the same message: the speaker is consumed by their desire and will continue to walk into the flames, no matter the cost. They feel trapped in this unyielding longing and are fully aware of their lack of control over it, but they can’t stop themselves from wanting the other person. This section underscores the overwhelming nature of their obsession.

[Outro (Seonghwa)]
The outro repeats the idea that the speaker would willingly walk into the flames again, reaffirming their intense, all-consuming desire for the person they are obsessed with. It’s a final statement of their devotion to this burning love, despite the consequences.