Ring of Fire
Def Leppard Lyrics


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Fun girl, you tempted me, a feast of sparks
In the night is what I need
Ooh I'm a-ready to roar, and I'm a-ready for more
And I'm a-ready to burn like the light into the dawn

Oh I gotta see the fire in me, turning into ecstasy
So stick around and settle down enjoy the mystery
A voice in the wilderness, there's somethin' in the air
A little love won't bring your precious self a secret flame

Fun girl
(Are you ready, ready for fun girl?)
Feels like fire
(Are you ready, ready for fun girl?)
Ring of fire

I left, so indiscreet, you're stealing all of the fire
Electric me
I'm staring into the sun, I'm staring into a gun
I'm staring at the sky, turn it out and let it burn

Fun girl
(Are you ready, ready for fun girl?)
Feels like fire
(Are you ready, ready for fun girl?)
Ring of fire

Fun girl, you tempted me, ya cut me up
Like a knife so tenderly
Oh I gotta see the fire in me, burning up my ecstasy
A little love won't bring your precious self a secret flame.
Oh no

Fun girl
(Are you ready, ready for fun girl?)
Feels like fire
(Are you ready, ready for fun girl?)
Ring of fire





Yeah yeah yeah yeah
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Ring of Fire" by Def Leppard are all about the feeling of passion and desire towards someone. The song talks about a relationship between two people that is full of sparks and fire, with the singer feeling tempted and excited to burn like a light into the dawn. The lyrics give the impression that the singer is infatuated with someone and is ready to take risks to satisfy this burning desire. He seems to be asking the partner if they are ready for the ride and if they too feel the same intense heat between them.


The lyrics of the song also convey a sense of danger and risk. The singer is "staring into a gun" and "staring at the sky" which could be interpreted as being caught up in the excitement of the moment and taking a risk. The “Ring of Fire” could be interpreted in two different ways. One could be that the spark between the two lovers is a ring of fire that they are trapped in, unable to escape from the passion they feel. The other interpretation could be that their love, like a ring of fire, surrounds them and keeps them safe, and the singer is passionately encouraging the partner to join him in this.


Overall, the song is an upbeat rock track about passion, risk and infatuation that portrays a sense of urgency, a feeling that the moment can't be missed, and the chance of regret if the opportunity is lost.


Line by Line Meaning

Fun girl, you tempted me, a feast of sparks
Addressing a girl who incites excitement and passion, the singer expresses the feeling of being offered a whole new level of excitement and joy.


In the night is what I need
The singer is seeking something exhilarating that can only be found in the darkness.


Ooh I'm a-ready to roar, and I'm a-ready for more
The singer is confident and eagerly anticipating more of the excitement that has already been presented.


And I'm a-ready to burn like the light into the dawn
The singer is prepared to feel the intensity of the moment and allow it to consume him as he witnesses the beauty of a new beginning.


Oh I gotta see the fire in me, turning into ecstasy
The singer acknowledges that he needs to experience this intensity and transform it into pure joy and happiness.


So stick around and settle down enjoy the mystery
The singer implores the girl to stay and soak in the mystery of the moment alongside him.


A voice in the wilderness, there's somethin' in the air
The singer hears a voice in the midst of chaos, and senses that something amazing is about to happen.


A little love won't bring your precious self a secret flame
The singer knows that love alone is not enough for the girl, as she seeks something hidden that only intense experiences can reveal.


I left, so indiscreet, you're stealing all of the fire
The singer regrets his discretion, fearing that the girl has taken all of the spark and excitement from their previous interactions.


Electric me
The singer is invigorated by the electricity of the moment.


I'm staring into the sun, I'm staring into a gun
The singer is daring to face danger, guns and the intensity of the moment with bravery and confidence.


I'm staring at the sky, turn it out and let it burn
The singer is looking up and submitting himself to the moment by allowing the intensity to take over.


Fun girl, you tempted me, ya cut me up
The girl has sliced the singer open emotionally by offering him excitement that he is compelled to accept.


Like a knife so tenderly
The girl's actions felt as though they were purposefully done with caring and delicacy.


Oh I gotta see the fire in me, burning up my ecstasy
The singer reiterates that he needs to experience the intensity of the moment and internalize it so he can be happy.


Oh no
This line is unclear in meaning but could be interpreted to show a hint of regret or uncertainty.


Ring of fire
The chorus repeating 'ring of fire' means the singer is still amazed and drawn towards the intense experience shown by the girl.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALLEN, CLARK, COLLEN, ELLIOTT, LANGE, SAVAGE

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