Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song This House , by - Janis Ian. Release date: 09.01.1993
Song language: English
This House |
| I built this house out of cedar wood |
| And I laid the beams by hand |
| One for every false heart I had known |
| One for the true heart I planned |
| Laid the windows tight against the wind |
| So in the winter we’d be warm |
| I built a bedroom out of solid oak |
| Safety from the storm |
| This house is burning |
| This house is on fire |
| When you whisper to the walls |
| It’s another’s name you call |
| Even your tongue’s become a liar |
| This house is on fire |
| Stole the heart of a cherry wood |
| And I built a door to last |
| It was thick enough to keep all thieves away |
| When the long nights came to pass |
| Then one day there was a hint of spring |
| And there were roses in the air |
| We opened wide enough to let you in |
| I was glad to share |
| This house is burning |
| This house is on fire |
| When you whisper to the walls |
| It’s another’s name you call |
| Even your satin sheets are liars |
| This house is on fire |
| I said — I’ve built a good foundation |
| Built on faith and hope |
| But the fireplace is strong |
| Put it out when you are gone |
| Or the whole damned thing will go up in smoke |
| This house is burning |
| This house is on fire |
| When you whisper to the walls |
| It’s another’s name you call |
| Even your body is a liar |
| This house is on fire |