Bellefire is an Irish girl group, best known for their 2002 cover of the U2… Read Full Bio ↴Bellefire is an Irish girl group, best known for their 2002 cover of the U2 song "All I Want is You". They originally consisted of Kelly Kilfeather (born 23 March 1979), Tara Lee (born 25 July 1982), Cathy Newell (born 14 July 1982) and Ciara Newell (born 7 July 1983). Currently, only Kilfeather and the Newells remain in the group (Tara is pursuing a career in fashion and television). They mostly perform pop and adult contemporary music. Outside Southeast Asia and their native Ireland, they have received minimal recognition, although they did experience minor success in the United Kingdom with their singles.

They first formed in 1999, backstage at an audition for a boy-girl band in which Louis Walsh was a judge. According to the Irish Independent, Walsh was disappointed with the standard of male entrants and opted to sign a girl group instead. The intention was to aim towards a "a more mature niche in the pop market" than what was becoming the norm for vocal groups at the time.

After recording their debut album After the Rain, they released two singles, both of which were top 20 hits in the UK. The second of these "All I Want is You" received a lot of airplay and got them an appearance on Top of the Pops. However, just as the album and another single were due for release, their record company Virgin unexpectedly dropped them and the album was never released, except in Japan, due to a new boss at Virgin who decided to do away with artists that weren't instant money makers. A disillusioned Tara left to become a fashion student, while the other 3 girls continued without their top-harmonist and developed a new repertoire. They were signed by WEA in 2003 and moved their base to London. They subsequently recorded a new album entitled Spin the Wheel.

Their first single as a 3-piece was "Say Something Anyway", which peaked in the UK at #26, but spent only 3 weeks in the charts altogether. The planned follow-up single for the summer of 2004 "You Were Meant For Me" was shelved. Bellefire spent the summer of 2004 promoting their upcoming single and album release around the UK at various festivals, but due to the album and single being continaually pushed back, the summer promotion did little to boost their reputation and sales. After the failure of their next UK single, the title track "Spin the Wheel" in October 2004, Bellefire completed their tour of Southeast Asia and returned to Ireland. The UK release of the Spin the Wheel album and a third single was pushed back several times through 2004 and 2005 until the release was eventually cancelled.

Nothing is known about the current activities of Bellefire, although numerous articles concerning the members pursuing various solo projects have surfaced. Ciara has recently been credited as a backing vocalist for Blue member Lee Ryan's solo album, Cathy was a judge on the 2005 Irish television show "Star Stream Final," and Tara is currently working in the fashion industry with a possible return to music. It is believed by fans that the group is now over, and the girls aren't planning a return to the music business as Bellefire anytime soon.

The Flame
Bellefire Lyrics

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Wherever you go I'll be with you
Whatever you want I'll give it to you
Whenever you need someone
To lay your heart and head upon
Remember after the fire, after all the rain
I will be the flame
I will be the flame

Watching shadows move across the wall
Feels so frightening
I wanna run to you, I want to call
But I've been hit by lightening
Just can stand up for falling apart
Can't see through this veil across my heart
Over you - you'll always be the one
You were the first, you'll be the last

Chorus

I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep
I'm in too far, I'm in way too deep
Over you - I can't believe you're gone
You were the first, you'll be the last
you were the first, you'll be the last

Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song “The Flame” by Bellefire is a poignant tale of lost love and heartbreak. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer finds themselves alone yet again, with only their memories of their lost love to keep them company. The imagery of “touching heat freezes on my skin” is particularly powerful, highlighting the cold emptiness left behind after the warmth of love has gone. The singer then confesses their despair, as they recognize they have gone too far in their love, and are now in too deep.

The chorus offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer promises to never truly leave their love. They vow to be there for them in whatever way they need, even if it means being there after the fire has long gone out or after all the rain has stopped. They declare that they will be the flame, and will always burn for their love. The second verse continues to paint a picture of heartbreak, as the shadows on the wall seem to taunt the singer, making them wish for the comfort of their lost love. They express their longing to call out to their love, but feel powerless in the face of their heartbreak.

Overall, “The Flame” is a moving song that captures the pain and longing of a lost love. The combination of haunting lyrics and soaring vocals creates a sense of emotional intensity that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Another night slowly closes in
The night is coming to an end and I am feeling alone and sad.

And I feel so lonely
I am consumed by loneliness and miss you terribly.

Touching heat freezes on my skin
Although there is heat around me, it feels cold and painful because you are not here to share it with me.

I pretend you still hold me
I try to imagine that you are here with me, holding me tight, even though you are not physically present.

I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep
I am unable to think clearly or sleep properly because I am consumed by thoughts of you.

I'm in too far, I'm in way too deep
I have invested too much of myself into this relationship, and it is difficult to let go.

Over you- I can't believe you're gone
I cannot comprehend that you are no longer a part of my life.

You were the first, you'll be the last
You were the first and only one I ever loved, and no one else will ever compare to you.

Wherever you go I'll be with you
No matter where life takes you, I will always be there supporting you.

Whatever you want I'll give it to you
I will always be there to give you anything you need or want.

Whenever you need someone
If you ever feel like you need someone to talk to or to lean on, I am here for you.

To lay your heart and head upon
I am your pillar of support, upon which you can rest your heart and head.

Remember after the fire, after all the rain
No matter what obstacles we may face, I will still be there for you.

I will be the flame
I will always burn brightly for you, providing warmth and light in even the darkest of times.

Watching shadows move across the wall
I am alone and scared, watching shadows flicker across the wall.

Feels so frightening
The darkness makes everything feel scary and uncertain.

I wanna run to you, I want to call
I desperately want to reach out to you, to hear your voice and feel your touch.

But I've been hit by lightening
I have been struck by the pain of losing you, and it is overwhelming.

Just can stand up for falling apart
I am struggling to keep myself together and not fall apart without you.

Can't see through this veil across my heart
My heart feels shrouded in darkness, and I cannot see my way through this pain.

Over you - you'll always be the one
Even though you are gone, you will always hold a special place in my heart.

Chorus
The chorus reaffirms that no matter what happens, the singer will always be there for their loved one.

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Another night slowly closes in
And I feel so lonely
Touching heat freezes on my skin
I pretend you still hold me
I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep
I'm in too far, I'm in way too deep
Over you- I can't believe you're gone
You were the first, you'll be the last

Wherever you go I'll be with you
Whatever you want I'll give it to you
Whenever you need someone
To lay your heart and head upon
Remember after the fire, after all the rain
I will be the flame
I will be the flame

Watching shadows move across the wall
Feels so frightening
I wanna run to you, I wanna call
But I've been hit by lightening
Just can stand up for falling apart
Can't see through this veil across my heart
Over you- you'll always be the one
You were the first, you'll be the last

Wherever you go I'll be with you
Whatever you want I'll give it to you
Whenever you need someone
To lay your heart and head upon
Remember after the fire, after all the rain
I will be the flame
I will be the flame

I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep
I'm in too far, I'm in way too deep
Over you- I can't believe you're gone
You were the first, you'll be the last
you were the first, you'll be the last

Wherever you go I'll be with you
Whatever you want I'll give it to you
Whenever you need someone
To lay your heart and head upon
Remember after the fire, after all the rain
I will be the flame
I will be the flame

Wherever you go I'll be with you
(I will be the flame)
Whatever you want I'll give it to you
(I will be the flame)