[Intro] She don’t even raise her voice World falls down in silence Smile sharp, like it’s a choice To turn love into violence [Verse 1] Met her on a weekday Empty café, rain in the glass She said, “You ever wish the whole thing Would just crack, just crash?” Ink on her fingers Names she crossed out long ago Said, “I tried to hold it gentle But it slipped, so I let it go” She got a match in her eyes Past piled up like gasoline Every goodbye that she swallowed Leakin’ out through the seams She laughs at the headlines Says, “They always act surprised” But you can’t keep buildin’ towers On the backs of tired lives [Chorus] She likes it when it burns Watches every bridge turn black Says the smoke feels like a sermon For the ones who ain’t comin’ back She likes it when it burns ‘Cause nobody leaves her first If the whole sky falls around her Then the leaving doesn’t hurt She likes it when it burns [Verse 2] She don’t write love letters Just lists of every scar and date Kept every broken promise Folded tight, turned into hate Said her father lit a fuse Walked out, never saw the blast So she learned to light her own Make the moment, make it last She kiss you like a secret Like the truth is on her tongue But her hands stay near the curtains Plannin’ exits, stayin’ young “Why you always want destruction?” I ask, but I kinda know When you never had a future You just wanna watch it go [Chorus] She likes it when it burns Watches every bridge turn black Says the smoke feels like a sermon For the ones who ain’t comin’ back She likes it when it burns ‘Cause nobody leaves her first If the whole sky falls around her Then the leaving doesn’t hurt She likes it when it burns [Bridge] Maybe it’s the way they left her Maybe it’s the way we stayed Standin’ in the glow together Both of us a little afraid She whispers, “If you really love me Would you let this city turn?” And I’m holdin’ on to nothing While she’s askin’ what I’ve earned [Chorus] She likes it when it burns Watches every bridge turn black Says the smoke feels like a sermon For the ones who ain’t comin’ back She likes it when it burns ‘Cause nobody leaves her first If the whole sky falls around her Then the leaving doesn’t hurt She likes it when it burns Yeah, she likes it when it burns [Outro] Ash in her hair, eyes cold Sayin’, “This is how we learn” Hand in mine, heart of coal Walkin’ off as worlds burn

rap, Dark, cinematic trap with male vocals; minor-key piano loop, detuned bells, and distant choirs. Verses ride a laid-back but heavy drum groove with deep subs and crisp hats; chorus widens with layered, slightly distorted vocal doubles and subtle reverse effects. Second half adds eerie strings and filtered risers, ending on a sparse, echoing hook that hangs in the air., sad, world, hip hop

She Likes It When It Burns