Big Flame
Duffy Lyrics


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You got the sun
You got the moon
And stars
You get to
Light up my life
Like
A different spark
And the sky
Comes a live
Like a neon sign
It's the sun
And the moon
And the stars
It's shine

Chorus:
Big flame
You take control
Burning up
Like a fire
Shake my soul
Big flame
You take control
Burning up
Like a fire
Shake my soul

Fevered dreams
When you're
All alone
Summer love
In the park
I feel so stone
I got nothing to do
On this afternoon
Where I lie
Crucified
Making love to you

(Chorus)

Ooh, ooh, big flame
Ooh, ooh, big flame
Ooh, ooh, big flame
Burning up




Like a fire
Shake my soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Duffy's song 'Big Flame' express the intense and overwhelming feeling of being under the control of a passionate lover, symbolized by the all-consuming power of fire. The first verse describes the way the lover's presence in the singer's life is like a blazing light, as if they carry their own personal sun and moon that lights up every corner of their world. The second verse takes a more sensual turn, describing the feverish dreams and passionate encounters that leave the singer shaken to their core. The chorus repeats the phrase 'Big Flame' like a mantra, underlining the idea that this love is a force to be reckoned with, as intense and powerful as a raging wildfire.


The song's imagery revolves around the elemental power of fire, which symbolizes both destruction and creation, passion and danger. The lyrics convey the reckless abandon and intensity of a love affair that feels almost overwhelming in its power. The use of the term 'crucified' in the second verse hints at the idea of sacrifice and surrender to this overwhelming passion. Overall, 'Big Flame' portrays the excitement and danger of falling deeply in love, losing control and being swept up in a passionate whirlwind.


Line by Line Meaning

You got the sun
You possess something as bright and radiant as the sun


You got the moon
You possess something as calming and mysterious as the moon


And stars
Additionally, you possess something that shines brightly, like the stars


You get to
You have the privilege of being able to


Light up my life
You have the ability to bring joy and happiness to my existence


Like
Similar to


A different spark
An unexpected and unique form of excitement


And the sky
The heavens above us


Comes alive
Becomes more vivid and active


Like a neon sign
Glowing and colorful, almost like a piece of advertisement


It's the sun
What I see shining brightly in your personality is reminiscent of the sun


And the moon
What I feel from you, like a calming presence, is much like the moon


And the stars
You have qualities as beautiful and radiant as the stars


It's shine
It's light and positive energy


Big flame
You're a powerful and intense force


You take control
You command attention and authority


Burning up
You're on fire, passionate and full of energy


Like a fire
Completely consumed and intense


Shake my soul
You have an effect on me that's both physical and emotional


Fevered dreams
When I'm lost in thought, thinking about you, my mind runs wild


When you're
At times when you're


All alone
By yourself


Summer love
It feels like a seasonal romance


In the park
In a natural and relaxing environment


I feel so stone
I feel calm and relaxed


I got nothing to do
I have no obligations or distractions


On this afternoon
During this particular time of day


Where I lie
Where I'm situated


Crucified
In an emotionally vulnerable and open state


Making love to you
Feeling completely and unconditionally devoted to you


Ooh, ooh, big flame
Expressing a sense of awe and desire for this powerful force


Burning up
Completely consumed and intense


Like a fire
Powerful and consuming


Shake my soul
Having an intense and profound effect on me




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Comments from YouTube:

monicando

don't ask me why but i need to watch her singing this song

River Rain

MONICANDO PLAY agree!

duffy fan page by jeff

love this song duffy your the best in all your song love you god bless you

HeartSinking

Does somebody have the instrumental of this wonderful song? I so, upload it, please!

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