"Set Myself on Fire" is a unreleased song by Dua Lipa which was intended to be on her self-titled debut studio album "Dua Lipa", but was ultimately scrapped.
Background[]
It was recorded in 2014 and was produced by Adriano Buffone. The song title and songwriting credits were published on repertoires such as BMI and ASCAP. The song is from the same producer as "Down Boy", "Super Villain" & "Tattoos". The song leaked in full on the 25th July, 2025.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Black and blue, our time has bruised
Lord knows I put the hours through
All in love's name
Kiss the boys, make 'em cry
I should've learned this along the line
All in love's name
[Pre-Chorus]
I won't let your words cloud my thinking
'Cause I don't hear no compromise
[Chorus]
I won't set myself on fire
Just to keep, to keep you warm, no
I never let love just to take you higher
I may be broken, but I'm not torn
So embrace the cold
[Verse 2]
Shoot me down, call it fate
Come on now, test my faith
All in love's name
I turn my face to the sun
I'll stand up, 'cause I'm the only one
Hearin' love's name
[Pre-Chorus]
I won't let your words cloud my thinking
'Cause I don't hear no compromise
[Chorus]
I won't set myself on fire
Just to keep, to keep you warm, no
I never let love just to take you higher
I may be broken, but I'm not torn
So embrace the cold
[Bridge]
Don't give me a bad name
Can't give me a bad name
'Cause there ain't no shame in what I've done
We're caught up in your game
All counts for nothing
I'm heading west while I'm still young
I, I, I, I, yeah
[Chorus]
I won't set myself on fire
Just to keep, to keep you warm, no
I never let love just to take you higher
I may be broken, but I'm not torn
So embrace the cold
[Outro]
Yeah, ooh