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Arsonist Lyrics by Halsey

The Great Impersonator (Vevo Live Digital Exclusive)

2024

[Intro]
​enod ev'uoy taht gnihtyreve htiw seerga dnA
​snoitca ruoy fo lla seifitsuj tahT
​dog a tem uoy taht kniht uoy tuB
​dog sa esiugsid fles emos htiw tem uoy taht dog A

[Chorus]
Arsonist, burning down the world to feel its heat
The arsonist doesn't feel the embers on his feet
Arsonist, your human starter kit came incomplete
My apologies, arsonist, you loved me

[Verse 1]
I'm glued to a building that's on fire
Handcuffed to a narcissistic liar
Empty space and lethargy
Eyes ablaze with apathy
Fool me twice, the shame is on me
Am I a victim in your game?
Am I a set of antique plates?
Will you pass me through your bloodline
With your ornamental rage?
Can I take the blame for everything you hate?
The punishment and crime are not the same

[Chorus]
Arsonist, burning down the world to feel its heat
The arsonist doesn't feel the embers on his feet
Arsonist, your human starter kit came incomplete
My apologies, arsonist, you loved me

[Verse 2]
You built a small container to keep all of me confined
I am water, I am shapeless, I am fluid, I'm divine
Somebody will love me for the way that I'm designed
Devastation, creation intertwined
You don't love the flames, you just want them for yourself
Douse my head in kerosene, horizon into hell
And you smothered out the glow I grew for you
But it was mine too

[Chorus]
Arsonist, burning down the world to feel its heat
The arsonist doesn't feel the embers on his feet
Arsonist, your human starter kit came incomplete
My apologies, arsonist, you loved me

[Verse 3]
Alchemy's not love, it's playing God
And there's a penance paid for entering the temple like a fraud in your charade
You leave me sleeping in the dark so you can hide away your blade
And lock the door and trap me right here in the blaze

[Chorus]
Arsonist, burning down the world to feel its heat
The arsonist doesn't feel the embers on his feet
Arsonist, your human starter kit came incomplete
My apologies, arsonist, you loved me

[Outro]
Have you ever been broken and thrown down?
Have you ever been worried that if you touch your skin, it'll burn off like acid?
Have you ever given the world to somebody as a gift and had it returned?
​uoy nehw naht esrow uoy ot denruteR
Did you know the father's DNA stays inside the mother for seven years?
Have you ever waited seven years?
Have you ever woken from a dream just to realize that you're still asleep?
Do you ever wish you were still asleep?
Do you ever wish you wouldn't wake up?
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About “Arsonist” by Halsey

Read the complete lyrics to "Arsonist" by Halsey from the album "The Great Impersonator (Vevo Live Digital Exclusive) " in 2024. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop-R&B, Dark Ambient, Dark Pop.

"Arsonist" is performed by Halsey. from the album "The Great Impersonator (Vevo Live Digital Exclusive) " in 2024 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Arsonist", explore more songs by Halsey using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Arsonist" is credited to Halsey. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Arsonist" appears on "The Great Impersonator (Vevo Live Digital Exclusive) " in 2024.

Visit the Halsey artist page at /artist/halsey for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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