The song "Desire" by Escape the Fate is about a tumultuous and intense romantic relationship. The lyrics depict the narrator's intense feelings and the passionate nature of their love. The opening lines of "She's got the gun to my head, Well, pull the trigger already, baby, Bang bang" suggest that the relationship is filled with exhilaration and danger. The narrator acknowledges that their partner has the power to hurt them but is unable to let go of the intense desire they feel. This is expressed in the lines "You cannot kill my desire! Desire! Set my love on fire and let it burn." The word "desire" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the intense longing and passion the narrator feels for their partner. The song also highlights the conflict within the relationship, as the partner is described as giving both heaven and hell. The narrator is captivated by their partner's physical presence with "damn, your body's killing me baby, bang bang" but also acknowledges the emotional struggles with lines like "And I can't control myself, You got me down on my knees." Despite the pain and hurt caused by the partner, the narrator continues to hold onto hope and prays for a resolution. The repetition of "And I'm praying, And I'm waiting" demonstrates their desperation for the relationship to either improve or end decisively. The chorus, "Set my love on fire and let it burn," symbolizes the narrator's desire for their love to be intense, passionate, and all-encompassing. Overall, "Desire" explores the intense emotions and struggles present in a passionate and fiery romance. It portrays the push and pull of emotions, the inability to let go, and the overwhelming desire to have the love either flourish or come to a definitive end.
