Burning House Of Love
X-Raided · Ain't Love Grand [1990]
You can see from the freeway above
No silhouette, but a light left on
Burning there for love
Smoke is rising from the fire
Coming out my back door
I'm inside, sound asleep
Cigarette on the floor
Burning there for love
Well i can still remember
A couple of years ago
When the smoke and flame called my name
It was a burning house of love
That rusty nail over our front door
Is where i hung our tears in the rain
I threw that horseshoe into the weeds
To see what luck can bring
Cause you're in your bed, i'm in mine
On either side of town
I think i might take a ride
And burn your love house down
Like a burning house of love
Burning House Of Love
X-Raided delivers a compelling performance on "Burning House Of Love," a standout track from his 1990 debut album, Ain't Love Grand. Emerging during a pivotal era for English-language hip-hop, the song showcases the artist's ability to blend rhythmic flow with emotive storytelling. As part of a discography that includes tracks like "I Got Yo Back" and "Mortal Kombat," this recording highlights X-Raided's early commitment to crafting narratives that resonate with listeners. The album itself represents a significant contribution to the genre, establishing a foundation for his subsequent work. "Burning House Of Love" remains a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the intensity of personal experiences through music, securing his place within the broader landscape of hip-hop history.