In 1951, Anita scored two Top Ten hits with "Down the Trail of Achin' Hearts" with Hank Snow at No. 2 and "Blue Bird Island" at No. 4. She reached the Top Ten again in 1968 with "I Got You" with Waylon Jennings at No. 4 and recorded several folk albums in the late 1960s. In 1962, Anita recorded a song co-written by her sister June called "Ring of Fire". After hearing the record, her future brother-in-law Johnny Cash reportedly dreamed of hearing Mexican horns on the record and told Anita that if her song did not hit in five or six months he would record it "the way I feel about it." After the song failed to make the charts, Cash recorded it in March 1963 with the horns and the Carter Sisters (along with mother Maybelle Carter). The revised song went on to gain wide international popularity and became one of the biggest hits of his career.
Anita married fiddler Dale Potter in 1950 (div.), session musician Don Davis in 1953 (divorced and then re-married), and Bob Wootton (lead guitarist for Johnny Cash's band The Tennessee Three) in 1974 (divorced). She had two children, Lorrie Frances and John Christopher.
Anita Carter died at the age of 66 after several years of poor health, a year after eldest sister Helen and four years before middle sister June.
Ring of Fire
Anita Carter Lyrics
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Bringing me the wild desire I fell into a ring of fire
I fell into into the burning ring of fire
I fell down down down down into the deepest fire
And it burns burns burns burns the ring of fire the ring of fire
The ring of fire
I believe you like a child oh but the fire went wild
I fell into into the burning ring of fire
Anita Carter's song "Ring of Fire" talks about how love can be like a burning ring of fire, and once you fall into it, you are consumed by its wild desire. The metaphor of fire is used to describe the passion of love and the intensity of the emotions that come with it. The ring of fire represents a circle of love that once you are in, there is no escaping the heat and passion it brings.
The lyrics suggest that love can be all-consuming, and once you fall into it, it can take you to the deepest parts of yourself, even if it means getting burned in the process. The line "I believe you like a child, oh but the fire went wild" indicates that sometimes the love we feel starts off innocent, but it can quickly turn intense and out of control, like a wildfire.
Overall, "Ring of Fire" explores the idea that love can be both sweet and painful. It can bring joy and happiness, but it can also consume us and leave us feeling burnt out.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a burning thing and it makes a fiery ring
Love can be intense and overwhelming, creating a metaphorical ring of fire around those involved.
Bringing me the wild desire I fell into a ring of fire
The strong feelings of desire and passion drew me in and I found myself consumed by this burning love.
I fell into into the burning ring of fire
I became fully engulfed in this all-consuming love.
I fell down down down down into the deepest fire
I fell deeper and deeper into this intense love, feeling truly consumed by it.
And it burns burns burns burns the ring of fire the ring of fire
This passion continues to consume me, burning fiercely like a ring of fire.
The taste of love is sweet when two very hearts meet
When two hearts come together and experience love, it can be an incredibly sweet and special experience.
I believe you like a child oh but the fire went wild
Although I may have initially approached this love innocently and with childlike wonder, it quickly became intense and consuming like a wild fire.
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Written by: June Carter, Merle Kilgore
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ANITA CARTER
“(LOVE’S) RING OF FIRE”
Love is a burning thing and it makes a fiery ring
Bringing me the wild desire I fell into a ring of fire
I fell into into the burning ring of fire
I fell down down down down into the deepest fire
And it burns burns burns burns
the ring of fire
the ring of fire
The ring of fire!!!
The taste of love is sweet when two very hearts meet
I believe you like a child oh but the fire went wild
I fell into into the burning ring of fire
I fell down down down down into the deepest fire
And it burns burns burns burns
the ring of fire
the ring of fire
The ring of fire!!!.
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@evatackett321
WOW!!! How have I gone 41 years without hearing this?!?! What a beautiful and haunting voice!!!
@pamspurgers3578
I stumbled onto this version because of YouTube. It is hauntingly beautiful.
@salpritalian81
My favorite version of the song. Love it and OMG Anita Carter had one of the most beautiful voices the Lord has ever made
@scarletttroquille6360
I love Nita's Beautiful 🌹 Love's Ring of fire. Listen to her high notes .simply Beautiful 🌹
@timwyatt4905
This song was originally written by June for Anita to sing . Her voice is amazing
@takingchances9071
June and and and,,,who ??? Merle kilgore,,let's do the writers jusice,,you must be a liberal!!
@stevenparker3952
@@takingchances9071calm down hahaha
@glennmorris371
One word.. Perfection.
@aestheticsbyjasmine940
Wow wow wow
@TM-fg8yx
Just discovered this version - love it! Angelic voice and yet powerful tone.