The Dead Milkmen - If You Love Somebody, Set Them On Fire lyrics

(sound of match striking)

Know that it would be untrue

Know that I would be a liar

If I was to say to you

I didn't set your house on fire

But it's just the way I am

Have to take it for a fact

Life can really burn you up

When you're a pyromaniac

So...

If you love somebody

Better set them on fire

I went to your house last night

Dad called me the human torch

Got a little pissed at him

So I burned down your front porch

Now I feel a little better

About throwin' gas on your dad

But you know it's hard to quit

And besides he started it

I just bought a brand new lighter

And I just can't wait to use it

With a can a' kerosene it's lots a' fun

You can't refuse it

Oily rags are special things

You know to me they're diamond rings

Maybe we can have some fun

Maybe we can burn someone

So...

If you love somebody

Better set them on fire

Know that it would be untrue

Know that I would be a liar

If I was to say to you

I didn't set your dad on fire

If you love somebody

Better set them on fire

If you love somebody

Why not set them on fire?

If you love somebody

Better set them on fire

If you love somebody

Why not set them on fire?