Alarm

The lyrics describe someone realizing that her partner has been unfaithful. At first, she recognizes warning signs but admits she ignored them because she was attracted to his exciting, unpredictable personality. Her feelings then shift from suspicion and hurt toward self-respect: she knows her worth and decides not to stay for another round of the same behavior.

The “alarm” ringing in her head is a metaphor for an inner warning that tells her not to trust him. The text from his ex and the smell of another woman make that warning feel more convincing. “House on fire” suggests that the relationship and trust are being destroyed, while “karma” expresses the idea that people may eventually face consequences similar to the harm they caused.

The song sounds confident and angry, but it also includes self-blame: she wonders whether she should have expected the betrayal or somehow deserved it. That does not necessarily mean she truly believes she is at fault; it may show how people sometimes question their own choices after being hurt. The repeated idea that he will be “got” by karma could be a prediction, a wish for fairness, or simply a way for her to feel stronger as she leaves.