[Verse 1]
They may call you immoral
But tonight I'll call you mine
I might phone you tomorrow
From your sheets at half past nine
My heads been loose at its hinges
Throw a match and watch me burn
I held you sworn to a witness

[Chorus]
Hold me back but let me burn
Hold me back but let me burn

[Verse 2]
The stars said you overthink it
Left me kissless at the Rye
I'll be the first to admit it
Not the first or last goodbye
I make my way to your bedroom
Unsurprised by my return
You're bolder than I remembered

[Chorus]
Hold me back but let me burn
Hold me back but let me burn
Hold me back but let me burn
Hold me back but let me burn
[Verse 3]
Bruised and bloody but faithful
Gave yourself for no return
I tremble, terrified, grateful
Scared to bleed but born to yearn
I've got eternal impatience
Wait in line 'till it's my turn
This pleasure's long been displaced, so

[Chorus]
Hold me back but let me burn
Hold me back but let me burn
Hold me back but let me burn
Hold me back but let me burn

[Verse 4]
You kiss me slower than time works
Lost my breath with no concerns
I still don't get how your mind works
Hold me back but let me burn