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"Flames" is a song by American singer MOD SUN featuring Avril Lavigne. The song was released as the third single from MOD SUN's fourth studio album Internet Killed the Rockstar on January 8, 2021.

Background[]

In December 2020, Lavigne confirmed she was recording music with MOD SUN along with producers John Feldmann, Travis Barker and Machine Gun Kelly. MOD SUN also declared in December 2020 that his upcoming fourth studio album will include one collaboration with another singer. In January 2021, the featured artist was revealed to be Lavigne.

"Flames" was announced on January 1, 2021 when MOD SUN and Lavigne posted the pre-save link together with the single's cover on Instagram and Twitter. "Flames" was released for digital download and streaming on January 8, 2021 through Big Noise.

"Flames" was MOD SUN's fastest growing single on streaming platforms, garnering over 1 million plays on Spotify in its 3rd day on the platform. The singer stated this was a highlight for his career and thanked Lavigne for believing in his work.  The song became a moderate hit on rock and alternative radio.

On April 16, 2021, an acoustic version of the song was released, which had a music video released on April 23.

Music video[]

MOD SUN and Avril Lavigne confirmed that they were making a new music video for 'Flames' through their social media posts and comments in response to fans. It was also confirmed through Instagram stories and comments that the video was shot on January 13, 2021.  On January 20 it was announced that the music video would be released on January 22, 2021.

Lyrics[]

[Chorus: Avril Lavigne]
I still burn for you, like the sun burns in the sky
I still burn for you, ooh-ooh
I still burn for you, my whole life I've been on fire
I still burn for you, ooh-ooh

[Post-Chorus: MOD SUN]
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you, ooh-ooh

[Verse 1: MOD SUN]
Every time I think I had enough of this (Hey)
I get more addicted, yeah, I'm so obsessed (Ooh, yeah)
Talk about you all the time, I am your narcissist
Well if we burn it down, you'll be my arsonist

[Chorus: Avril Lavigne, MOD SUN, Avril Lavigne & MOD SUN]
I still burn for you, like the sun burns in the sky
I still burn for you, ooh-ooh (Burn for you, burn for you)
I still burn for you, my whole life I've been on fire
I still burn for you, ooh-ooh

[Verse 2: MOD SUN, Avril Lavigne, MOD SUN & Avril Lavigne]
I'm so strung out on you, I might relapse (I might relapse)
I'm dyin' for a taste, please God don't let this last (Please God don't let this last)
And you've been burnin' all of the leaves on palm trees
I'm left with nothing more than ashes
Fallin' to the ground like snowflakes
I almost wish we never happened

[Chorus: MOD SUN & Avril Lavigne, MOD SUN]
I still burn for you, like the sun burns in the sky
I still burn for you, ooh-ooh (Burn for you)
I still burn for you (Burn for you, burn for you), my whole life I've been on fire
I still burn for you, ooh-ooh (Burn for you)

[Post-Chorus: MOD SUN & Avril Lavigne, MOD SUN]
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you, ooh-ooh
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you, ooh-ooh

[Outro: Avril Lavigne]
Up in flames, up in flames
Light a match and put it to my name
Up in flames, I still burn for you, ooh-ooh

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