Ring of Fire
Dylan-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 lyrics to Ring of Fire, written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore, describe the intense passion and desire that love can ignite. The singer describes falling into a "burnin' ring of fire" that is fueled by their wild desire for someone else. Even as the flames get higher and higher, the singer is unable to resist the allure of this burning love.
Through the use of vivid metaphor, the lyrics suggest that love can be both an ecstatic and a dangerous state. The "ring of fire" imagery suggests that love can be like a raging inferno that can bring both pleasure and pain. Despite the risks, however, the singer is willing to "go down, down, down" into the flames for the sake of the person they love.
The final verse of the song suggests that even though the singer knows that this love can be consuming and unpredictable, they are unable to resist it. There is a sense of inevitability to this love, as if the couple is fated to be consumed by the fire that they themselves have ignited.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a burnin' thing
Love is an intense emotion that can feel like it's burning inside of you
And it makes a fiery ring
This love creates a passionate and all-consuming ring of emotions
Bound by wild desire
This love is fueled by intense and uncontrollable desire
I fell into a ring of fire
The artist fell deeply in love with someone and was consumed by their passion
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
The artist's love was so intense, it felt like they were surrounded by fire
I went down, down, down
The singer was fully immersed and consumed by their love
And the flames went higher
Their love continued to intensify and burn hotter and higher
And it burns, burns, burns
The artist's love feels like a literal burning sensation
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
Their love is so intense, it feels like it's surrounded by a fiery ring
The taste of love is sweet
The beginning stages of love can feel pleasant and enjoyable
When hearts like ours meet
This love feels like a perfect match between two people
I fell for you like a child
The artist fell deeply in love with someone in a naive or innocent way
Oh, but the fire went wild
Their love quickly intensified and became an all-consuming fire
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO, 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