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I Am the Fire
Halestorm Lyrics


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Am I brave enough?
Am I strong enough?
To follow the desire
That burns from within
To push away my fear
To stand where I'm afraid
I am through with this
'Cause I am more than this
I promise to myself
Alone and no one else
My flame is rising higher

I am the fire
I am burning brighter
Roaring like a storm
And I am the one I've been waiting for
Screaming like a siren
Alive and burning brighter
I am the fire

I've been sacrificed
My hearts been cauterized
Hanging on to hope
Shackled by the ghost
Of what I once believed
That I could never be
What's right in front of me?

I am the fire
I am burning brighter
Roaring like a storm
And I am the one I've been waiting for
Screaming like a siren
Alive and burning brighter
I am the fire

I don't believe I'll fall from grace
Won't let the past decide my fate
Leave forgiveness in my wake
Take the love that I've embraced

I promise to myself, me and no one else
I am more than this
I am the fire

I am the fire
I am burning brighter
Roaring like a storm
And I am the one I've been waited for
Screaming like a siren
Alive and burning brighter
I am the fire
I am the fire
I am the fire
I am the fire
I am the fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Halestorm's song "I Am the Fire" is a declaration of strength, bravery, and self-realization. In the first verse, the singer questions herself whether she is brave and strong enough to follow her desires and overcome her fears. She then affirms that she is through with her doubts and that she is more than what she thinks she is. She promises herself to stand alone and be the one she has been waiting for. In the chorus, she declares that she is the fire, burning brighter and stronger like a storm. She screams like a siren, alive and full of passion. The second verse talks about the singer's past and how it has cauterized her heart and shackled her with doubts and fears. However, she refuses to believe that she will fall from grace or let her past decide her fate. She leaves forgiveness behind and embraces the love that will set her free.


The overall message of the song is inspiring and empowering. It reminds listeners that they have the strength and courage to overcome anything that comes their way. The choice is theirs whether to let their fears and doubts consume them or to rise above them and become the fire. The song is also a celebration of self-love and acceptance. The singer is not seeking validation from anyone else but herself. She is the one she has been waiting for, and she is enough.


Line by Line Meaning

Am I brave enough?
Do I have the courage to overcome my fears?


Am I strong enough?
Do I have the strength to persevere through the challenges?


To follow the desire
To chase after what I truly want


That burns from within
That passion that comes from deep down inside of me


To push away my fear
To not let my fears hold me back


To stand where I'm afraid
To be brave enough to face my fears


I am through with this
I am done with living in fear


'Cause I am more than this
Because I am capable of so much more than living in fear


I promise to myself
I vow to myself


Alone and no one else
I will do this for myself, not anyone else


My flame is rising higher
My passion is growing bigger and stronger


I am the fire
I am fearless and powerful


I am burning brighter
I am shining more vibrantly


Roaring like a storm
I am unstoppable like a powerful storm


And I am the one I've been waiting for
I am the only one who can make myself great


Screaming like a siren
Making my voice heard like a siren's call


Alive and burning brighter
Living my life to the fullest while shining bright


I've been sacrificed
I have endured hardships and struggles


My hearts been cauterized
My heart has been hardened by past pain


Hanging on to hope
Having faith in a better future


Shackled by the ghost
Being held back by the remnants of the past


Of what I once believed
Of the things I used to think were impossible


That I could never be
That I was not capable of achieving my dreams


What's right in front of me?
Why can't I see what is possible in the present?


I don't believe I'll fall from grace
I have faith that I won't make major mistakes


Won't let the past decide my fate
I won't let my past define my future


Leave forgiveness in my wake
I will elevate myself by forgiving others


Take the love that I've embraced
I will cherish and take advantage of the love I have in my life


I am the fire
I am fearless and powerful


I am the fire
I am shining bright


I am the fire
I am unstoppable


I am the fire
I am capable of achieving greatness


I am the fire
I am the only one who can make myself great




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELIZABETH HALE, ELIZABETH MAE HALE, JOE HOTTENGIER, JOSEPH HOTTINGER, SCOTT CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@tabbycat7779

Am I brave enough?
Am I strong enough?
To follow the desire
That burns from within
To push away my fear
To stand where I'm afraid
I am through with this
Cuz I am more than this
I promise to myself
Alone and no one else
My flame is rising higher

I am the fire
I am burning brighter
Roaring like a storm
And I am the one I've been waiting for
Screaming like a siren
Alive and burning brighter
I am the fire

I've been sacrificed
My Hearts been cauterized
Hanging on to hope
Shackled by the ghost
Of what I once believed
That I could never be
What's right in front of me?

I am the fire
I am burning brighter
Roaring like a storm
And I am the one I've been waiting for
Screaming like a siren
Alive and burning brighter
I am the fire

I don't believe I'll fall from grace
Won't let the past decide my fate
Leave forgiveness in my wake
Take the love that I've embraced

I promise to myself, me and no one else
I am more than this
I am the fire...

I am the fire
I am burning brighter
Roaring like a storm
And I am the one I've been waiting for
Screaming like a siren
Alive and burning brighter
I am the fire
I am the fire
I am the fire
I am the fire
I am the fire
I am the fire
I am the fire



All comments from YouTube:

@spuriouslathos2518

I love the seamless transition in her vocals between champagne smooth and gravel road.

@journeyinspirit

Very perfect description. That's exactly how it is 😊

@AntoineWG

You need to check out Disturbed. David Draiman can turn the gravel on mid-verse. He's seriously among the most talented vocalists in the last 50 years.

@lbeck119

That's why she's soooooo freaking amazing.... lzzy is the full meal deal.... Show me another vocalist that can't do what she can do... After touring for 15 plus years.... Each part of this band is amazing

@fairydream8671

This is now my favorite description of her voice 🤘🤘👍👍

@Frank-yl7ml

Exactly\m/

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@allenjenkins06

"I am the one / I've been waiting for" is an outstanding line.

@lisarocks7780

YESSSS!!!!

@CountOxymagomedovMMA

Strickland vs. Du Plessis fight preview brought me here. 🔥🔥🔥

@gregmiller161

I'm a 58-year-old that just discovered Halestorm about a month ago, and all I can say is, WOW!!! I feel like I've just awakened from a 3-decade slumber, they are awesome!!! So much talent!!!

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