The Flame
Erin Hamilton Lyrics


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Erin Hamilton
The Flame (Solar Club Mix)
another night slowly closes in,
and i feel so lonely.
touching heat freezing on my skin,
i pretend you still hold me.
im going crazy, im losing sleep.
im in too far, im in way too deep over you.
i cant believe youre gone.
you were the first, youll be the last.

wherever you go, ill be with you.
whatever you want, ill give it to you.
whenever you need someone to lay your heart and head upon.
remember: after the fire, after all the rain,
i will be the flame.
i will be the flame.

watching shadows move across the wall,
i feel so frightened.
i wanna run to you, i wanna call,
but ive been hit by lightening.
just cant stand up for fallin apart.
cant see through this veil across my heart, over you.
youll always be the one.
you were the first, youll be the last.

wherever you go, ill be with you.
whatever you want, ill give it to you.
whenever you need someone to lay your heart and head upon.
remember: after the fire, after all the rain,
i will be the flame.
i will be the flame.

im going crazy, im losing sleep.
im in too far, im in way too deep over you.
youll always be the one.
you were the first, youll be the last.

wherever you go, ill be with you.
whatever you want, ill give it to you.
whenever you need someone to lay your heart and head upon.
remember: after the fire, after all the rain,
i will be the flame.
i will be the flame.

whatever you want, ill give it to you.




wherever you go, ill be with you.
and whatever you want, ill give it to you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Erin Hamilton's song The Flame describe a feeling of loneliness and desperation after a relationship has ended. The singer feels the absence of their partner so acutely that they imagine still feeling their touch, even though they are physically alone. The chorus of the song suggests that the singer is willing to do anything to be with their former partner, whether that means following them wherever they go or giving them whatever they want. The repeated line "you were the first, you'll be the last" reinforces the idea that the singer sees their former partner as a constant presence in their life, despite the fact that they are no longer together.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing and vulnerability. When the singer describes watching shadows on the wall and feeling frightened, it suggests that they are struggling to cope with the end of the relationship and feel lost without their former partner. At the same time, there is a sense of determination and strength in the singer's willingness to "be the flame" after the fire and rain have passed. This suggests that they are not willing to give up on the relationship and are willing to fight for it, even if it means putting themselves in a vulnerable position.


Overall, The Flame is a powerful song that captures the complex emotions that come with the end of a relationship. It balances vulnerability with strength and suggests that even in the darkest moments, there is hope for a happy ending.


Line by Line Meaning

another night slowly closes in,
As the night comes to an end, I feel a sense of loneliness.


and i feel so lonely.
I'm filled with a deep sense of solitude that's overwhelming.


touching heat freezing on my skin,
Even though I experience heat on my body, I still feel a cold emptiness.


i pretend you still hold me.
I try to deceive myself that you're still with me, holding me like before.


im going crazy, im losing sleep.
My thoughts and emotions are driving me insane, and I can't sleep because of them.


im in too far, im in way too deep over you.
I'm in too deep and too far gone with my love towards you.


i cant believe youre gone.
I can't come to terms with you not being by my side anymore.


you were the first, youll be the last.
You were my first and will be my last love.


wherever you go, ill be with you.
No matter where you go, I'll always be by your side.


whatever you want, ill give it to you.
Whatever you desire or need, I'm willing to provide for you.


whenever you need someone to lay your heart and head upon.
Whenever you need someone to confide in, to share your feelings with or to rest your head, I'll be there.


remember: after the fire, after all the rain,
Remember, even when things get tough, I'll still be here for you.


i will be the flame.
I will be the spark that gives you warmth and comfort in times of trouble.


watching shadows move across the wall,
I'm watching the shadows on the wall move, creating an eerie feeling.


i feel so frightened.
I'm scared and haunted by past memories and emotions.


i wanna run to you, i wanna call,
I long to come to you and call out for help.


but ive been hit by lightening.
I'm stuck and unable to move due to the emotional shock I'm experiencing.


just cant stand up for fallin apart.
I'm unable to stand up straight as I feel like I'm falling apart emotionally.


cant see through this veil across my heart, over you.
I'm unable to see past the pain and hurt that you've caused me, it's like there's a veil of darkness covering my heart.


youll always be the one.
No one can ever replace you.


whatever you want, ill give it to you.
I'm willing to give you anything you want or need.


ill be with you.
I'll always be there for you.




Writer(s): Bob Mitchell, Nicky Graham, Matt Fletcher

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Comments from YouTube:

@rickyketcham5338

I’ve always loved hearing this song. Her voice is beautiful and her cover version is amazing

@atlchai

Amazing voice...

@geoffreybruce4180

this is Carol Burnetts daughter

@atlchai

Geoffrey Bruce : I knew long time ago... 😉

@rafaelramirez1507

Her aunt was Kipp Hamilton actress ... she was in classic horror flick "War of the Gargantuas" and she also sang in this movie .... pretty good scary movie

@joebarcelona

...yeah...

@TheChelnov

Thanks man I was really looking for an original version of the song. 

@menarenentertainment5664

Cheap trick - 1988
Erin Hamilton - 1999

@natwellergaming3363

Blows my mind to think this is Carol Burnett's daughter

@davidpadilla9468

Bonnie ratt the flame

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