Girl on Fire
.Alicia Keys Lyrics


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She's just a girl, and she's on fire
Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
She's living in a world and it's on fire
Filled with catastrophe but she knows she can fly away

Ohh-oh, she got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
Ohh-oh, she got her head in the clouds
And she's not backing down

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire

Looks like a girl but she's a flame
So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way
You can try but you'll never forget her name
She's on top of the world
Hottest of the hottest girls say

Ohh-oh, we got our feet on the ground
And we're burning it down
Ohh-oh, got our head in the clouds
And we're not coming down

This girl is on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire (ohh)

Everybody stares as she goes by
'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Watch her as she's lighting up the night
Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby

This girl is on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire

Ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh-oh
Ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh, ohh-oh
Ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh, ohh
Ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh, oh





She's just a girl but she's on fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alicia Keys's song Girl On Fire describe a young woman who is confidently walking through life, despite the challenges she faces. The song starts by comparing the girl to a flame that is burning hot - she is both beautiful and dangerous. Although the world around her is full of turmoil and chaos, she remains determined and focused. She knows that she can "fly away" from her problems because she is strong and capable.


The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that this girl is powerful and in control. She is literally "walking on fire," which suggests that she is unafraid of challenges and obstacles. Although other people may try to bring her down, she is not backing down. She is determined to succeed and make a name for herself.


As the song continues, it becomes clear that the girl is struggling with feelings of loneliness. Although she projects an image of strength and confidence, she is secretly "a lonely girl in a lonely world." Despite this, she refuses to let anyone else extinguish her flame, choosing instead to "let it burn." In the end, she is an inspiration to others, lighting up the night with her brilliance.


Line by Line Meaning

She's just a girl, and she's on fire
This young woman is filled with energy and passion that sets her apart from others around her.


Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
She has the power to turn heads with her energy, but she often feels isolated from those around her.


She's living in a world and it's on fire
She is surrounded by chaos and turmoil, but she refuses to let it bring her down.


Filled with catastrophe but she knows she can fly away
Despite facing adversity and hardships, she has a strong sense of confidence and knows that she can rise above it all.


Ohh-oh, she got both feet on the ground
She stays grounded, even amidst all the chaos and excitement surrounding her.


And she's burning it down
She is taking control of her life and making the most of the opportunities in front of her.


Ohh-oh, she got her head in the clouds
She has big dreams and aspirations for her future.


And she's not backing down
She is fierce and determined to achieve her goals, no matter what obstacles come her way.


This girl is on fire
She is unstoppable and full of energy and passion.


She's walking on fire
Her energy and passion are so intense that she seems to be walking on flames.


Looks like a girl but she's a flame
She appears to be an ordinary girl, but she has an intense inner fire that sets her apart.


So bright, she can burn your eyes
Her energy is so intense that it can be overwhelming to those around her.


Better look the other way
If you can't handle her energy, it's best to just avoid her altogether.


You can try but you'll never forget her name
She's made such an impression that even if you try to ignore her, you won't be able to forget her.


She's on top of the world
She has achieved a lot and is living her best life.


Hottest of the hottest girls say
Even other women notice her power and energy and acknowledge that she stands out from the crowd.


Everybody stares as she goes by
Her energy and presence are impossible to ignore, and people can't help but watch as she moves through the world.


'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Her passion and drive are so intense that they are visible in her eyes.


Watch her as she's lighting up the night
She has a way of making even the darkest moments brighter and more exciting.


Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
Despite her energy and confidence, she often feels isolated and alone in the world.


And it's a lonely world
The world is often a difficult and isolating place, but she refuses to let it bring her down.


But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
She is taking control of her life and burning bright, no matter what challenges come her way.


Ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh-oh
Repeating the chorus to reinforce the message that this girl is on fire.


Ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh, ohh-oh
Repeating the chorus to reinforce the message that this girl is on fire.


Ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh, ohh
Repeating the chorus to reinforce the message that this girl is on fire.


Ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh, oh
Repeating the chorus to reinforce the message that this girl is on fire.


She's just a girl but she's on fire
Repeat the opening line to emphasize that this girl has an energy that sets her apart from those around her.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alicia Keys, Jeffrey Bhasker, Salaam Remi, William Squier

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@alexbrag199

Letra❤

She's just a girl and she's on fire
Hotter than a fantasy
Lonely like a highway

She's living in a world and it's on fire
Feeling the catastrophe
But she knows she can fly away

Oh, she got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
Oh, she got her head in the clouds
And she's not backing down

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire

Looks like a girl, but she's a flame
So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way

You can try, but you'll never forget her name
She's on top of the world
Hottest of the hottest girls say

Oh, we got our feet on the ground
And we're burning it down
Oh, got our head in the clouds
And we're not coming down

This girl is on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire

(Oh) everybody stands as she goes by
'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Watch her when she's lighting up the night
Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby

This girl is on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire

Oh, oh, oh, oh
She's just a girl, but she's on fire



All comments from YouTube:

@goat9283

Don’t ask who’s here in 2020.
We never left.

@leenguyen6056

tbh, this is as cringy as those 2020 comments

@emiflew7128

@Lee Nguyễn lol it honestly is

@imagination7102

Who’s here in 2020 😘

@maskgirlbts6186

Me?

@maskgirlbts6186

@Emily RObinson He asked first (-__-)

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@alejandraballesteros21

Before my mom died, she would say that this was our song. We would sing together and she would say that the lyrics were about us. Now, one year and a half after her death, I was finally able to have the courage to listen to this song again. Appreciate your loved ones while they're here and make them feel loved while you can.

@alejandraballesteros21

Thank you!

@user-qw4uo4gy8g

Like your mom died

@joewhite4038

You haven't lost your mom totally. Sing this song whenever you think of her, and she will be singing it with you!

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