The session on February 18 was devoted exclusively to duet covers with Cash. "One Too Many Mornings" and "I Still Miss Someone" were revisited, and rejected, yet again. "Matchbox", "That's All Right Mama", "Mystery Train", "Big River", "I Walk the Line", and "Guess Things Happen That Way", all made famous by celebrated Sun recordings performed by Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Cash himself, were all attempted on February 18, but none of these were deemed usable. Covers of Jimmie Rodgers' "Blue Yodel #1" and "#5", Cash's "Ring of Fire" (written by his wife, June Carter and Merle Kilgore), "You Are My Sunshine", "Mountain Dew", the traditional ballad "Careless Love", the traditional hymn "Just A Closer Walk With Thee", "How High The Water", and "Wanted Man" (a song written by Dylan specifically for Cash) were also attempted, and all were rejected. There was little enthusiasm for any of these tracks, but one duet of Dylan's, "Girl From The North Country" (which originally appeared on The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan), was ultimately sequenced as the album's opener.
Ring Of Fire
Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash Lyrics
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And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by wild desire
I fell into a ring of fire
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I fell for you like a child
Oh, but the fire went wild
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
The song "Ring of Fire" by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash is a classic love song that explores the intensity and passion of love. The first few lines of the song describe love as a "burnin' thing" that creates a "fiery ring" around the lovers. The intense physical and emotional responses of love are likened to a ring of fire that the singer has fallen into. This burning passion is further emphasized when the singer repeats the phrase "And it burns, burns, burns" throughout the song.
The second half of the song describes the singer's personal experience falling in love. The taste of love is described as sweet, and the singer fell for the object of their affection like a child. However, the metaphor of the ring of fire suggests that the love became all-consuming and perhaps even dangerous. The singer fell into a burning ring of fire, going down and down as the flames grew higher.
Overall, "Ring of Fire" is a powerful and memorable love song that uses vivid imagery to convey a sense of overwhelming passion and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a burnin' thing
Love is a force that cannot be ignored or tamed.
And it makes a fiery ring
Love can create a powerful and all-encompassing emotional state.
Bound by wild desire
Overpowered by intense and uncontrollable attraction.
I fell into a ring of fire
I was consumed by a passionate love that was difficult to escape.
I went down, down, down
My emotions were overwhelming and led me to spiral downward.
And the flames went higher
My feelings intensified beyond my control.
And it burns, burns, burns
The intensity of my emotions was almost too much to bear.
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
This passionate love was all-consuming and impossible to break free from.
The taste of love is sweet
Love can be a pleasurable and enjoyable experience.
When hearts like ours meet
When two people with deep emotions come together, the attraction can be overwhelming.
I fell for you like a child
My love for you was innocent and pure like that of a child's.
Oh, but the fire went wild
But as time passed, my emotions intensified beyond my control.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: June Carter, Merle Kilgore
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@cristinabumbac151
When Cash and Dylan sing together it's like living at the same time in two different amazing worlds.
@edithalemm2604
Ja so fühle ich es auch, diese beiden sind jeder für sich ein Kern in sich und eine Frucht für sich und doch irgendwie gemeinsam. Danke dafür
@sandeedobberstine5591
Well said ❤
@TheSmart-CasualGamer
I love how their voices and their guitar playing are totally different to each other's, but it all sounds amazing when brought together.
@shellback971able
My brothers and I are a direct result. Mom was Wasp from Boston to Manhantville in 69, Dad was 13 years older Italian sanitation worker from NY. It was Dillon and Cash and the like that made me and my bros, plus kids and grandkids, all possible.
@dianadacks1169
Knew a lot about Johnny Cash but never knew about his friendship with Bob Dylan. Love this. My dad who passed away last year at 92 years old, loved this song and loved Johnny Cash. Maybe they're now singing together in Heaven
@matthewlepak2878
They are! Jesus bless!
@edithalemm2604
Die urkraft im gesang eines johnny cash und das verzieren der musik eines bob dylan ergibt diiie symbiose im starken stil dieses liedes. Einfach nur toll❤❤❤😊
@rogerwilliams7791
Great friends making great music. Admiration for each other undeniable! Wish they would have recorded more together. Always loved them both. They sing about real truth.
@williamschaeffer409
two of the best of all time