I'm On Fire
Corey Harper Lyrics
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Did he go and leave you all alone?
I got a bad desire
Oh, I'm on fire
Tell me pretty baby is he good to you?
He do to you the things that I can do
I take you higher
Sometimes it's like someone took a knife baby
Edgy and dull and cut a six-inch valley
Through the middle of my soul
Midnight I wake up with the sheets soaking wet
And a freight train running through the
Middle of my head
Cool my desire
Oh, I'm on fire
Oh, I'm on fire
I'm on fire
Oh, Yeah, yeah,
Oh, Yeah,
Oh, I'm on fire,
Oh, I'm on fire,
Oh, I'm on fire,
Oh, I'm on fire.
The lyrics to Corey Harper's song "I'm on Fire" are about the strong desire the singer has for someone who is already in a relationship. He asks the girl if her father is home and if she is left alone, indicating that he is interested in pursuing something. He then asks if the girl's current partner treats her well, and claims that he can do better, and take her higher. He describes the intensity of his feelings as though someone cut a valley through the middle of his soul with a knife. He wakes up in the middle of the night with his sheets soaking wet and feels like a freight train is running through his head.
The chorus repeats the line "I'm on fire" several times, which serves to emphasize the all-consuming and intense nature of his feelings. The repetition also reinforces the idea that he cannot control his desires, even if he knows they may be harmful or inappropriate. The song is essentially a confession of the singer's strong emotional attachment to someone who is already in a committed relationship.
Overall, Corey Harper's song "I'm on Fire" captures the feeling of being deeply in love with someone and the sense of longing that comes along with it. The lyrics are emotive and full of imagery that conveys both the passion and the pain associated with intense love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little girl is your daddy home?
Are you alone and free from your father's protection?
Did he go and leave you all alone?
Is your father absent, leaving you vulnerable?
I got a bad desire
I am strongly attracted to you, in a way that is perhaps not healthy.
Oh, I'm on fire
I am consumed by this desire, feeling intense passion and urgency.
Tell me pretty baby is he good to you?
Is your current partner treating you well?
He do to you the things that I can do
I have different, perhaps more appealing qualities and can provide you with something your current partner cannot.
I take you higher
I can provide you with emotional or physical pleasure beyond what you are currently experiencing.
Sometimes it's like someone took a knife baby
At times, it feels as though something is cutting me deep inside.
Edgy and dull and cut a six-inch valley
The pain is not sharp, but a constant ache that has formed a deep gash in my being.
Through the middle of my soul
This pain and longing has penetrated to the very core of who I am.
Midnight I wake up with the sheets soaking wet
The intensity of my desire can even disrupt my sleep and cause physical reactions.
And a freight train running through the
I am overwhelmed by this consuming feeling, like a massive train running through my mind and body.
Middle of my head
This feeling is located in my mind and has taken over my thoughts.
Cool my desire
Help me control or suppress these intense feelings.
Oh, I'm on fire
Regardless of any efforts to calm down, I am still experiencing intense passion and desire.
Oh, Yeah, yeah,
An expression of continued excitement or enthusiasm.
Oh, Yeah,
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
Oh, I'm on fire,
Repeating the main sentiment of the song, concerning intense passion and desire.
Oh, I'm on fire,
Again repeating the main sentiment of the song, emphasizing the desire that cannot be suppressed.
Oh, I'm on fire,
Final repetition, indicating the message of the song is intense passion and desire that cannot be controlled.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hey little girl is your daddy home? Did he go and leave you all alone? I got a bad desire Oh, I'm on fire Tell me pretty baby is he good to you? He do to you the things that I can do I take you higher
And a freight train running through the
Oh, I'm on fire
Sometimes it's like someone took a knife baby Edgy and dull and cut a six-inch valley Through the middle of my soul Midnight I wake up with the sheets soaking wet And a freight train running through the Middle of my head Cool my desire Oh, I'm on fire
Oh, I'm on fire I'm on fire Oh, Yeah, yeah, Oh, Yeah, Oh, I'm on fire, Oh, I'm on fire, Oh, I'm on fire, Oh, I'm on fire.
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@cmrtny
I'm the only who is here from Episode?
Amazing π
@oliviabender2863
Camila P. Martinoya nope meπ
@lianidesseaux3609
zachπ₯°
@shyanne9713
I'm not only in love with the song but your voice too! I mean holy Jesus, your voice is amazing!!
@nokkanokpornrarunrorn4763
I think I gonna fall in love with your voice
@racheleb143
I am an avid bruce spring listener and this cover brought TEARS to my eyes. I usually never like covers as much as the originals but this is brilliant.
@Olivia-wt9ss
I admit that I cried a bitπ§ it just touched me. It's your voice and the guitar together. I hope someday I will able to meet you live and tell you what a motivation you are for me. Thank you for making music! π π
@OfficialGuilleash
This is so beautiful and heart-breaking. Thank you, Corey.
@cirengkornetkeju
I can't stop listening to this. π
@steph_23
i love your voice so much, you've grown so much from the old originals, your voice keeps getting better, i love it! love you <3