The Fire
Farnham John Lyrics
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Last rites first blood
Maybe a dream but then it's clear enough
Can't hide can't sleep
Is it the vision or the body heat?
True love's when your heart's on fire
If I'm the paper you're the sparkin' wire
One step too deep
I made a promise now it's hard to keep
One word one kiss
Come any closer and you burn like this
True love's when your heart's on fire
If I'm the paper you're the sparkin' wire
True love's when your heart's on fire
You're talking trouble when you move this fast
You're never certain that the light will last
You've got to wonder when the place will blow
Leaving nothing but a bed of coals
I made a promise not to fall this time
And not to watch another love go blind
Not to let another flame burn low
Now I'm praying that you won't let go
Well all right it's hot stuff
It's hard to focus but it's clear enough
The weak run, the lost hide
The strong forever hold the flame inside
True love's when your heart's on fire
If I'm the paper you're the sparkin' wire
True love's when your heart's on fire
The Fire by John Farnham is a beautiful love song that talks about the lasting effect of a loved one on our life despite the distance or separation. The opening verse of the song talks about how the love of the singer's life is the ignition point for the fire that burns in their heart. The mention of the fire in the song could be interpreted as the intensity of the love shared by the couple.
In the chorus, the singer declares that even though they are apart from their loved one, they can never be out of their mind or heart. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the depth of the connection between the singer and their love. The second verse talks about how the fire of their love can sometimes burn a little too close to the heart, which could be interpreted as the overwhelming power of their love that can occasionally lead to hurt.
The bridge of the song seems to depict the reality of love and life struggles by acknowledging that things may not always work out perfectly as planned. However, even amidst the difficulties, the memory of the loved one remains ever-present in the singer's mind.
Overall, The Fire is a beautiful piece that celebrates the power of love, even when it's complicated, challenging and requires a great deal of endurance.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you light the fire
The person being addressed is responsible for igniting a strong passion within the singer
That just keeps burning on in my heart
This passion and intensity remains within the singer's heart and persists over time
You have the one voice
The person being addressed possesses a unique and captivating voice
That keeps returning over and over
This individual's voice continues to resonate with the singer repeatedly
Magic can be hard to see
Experiencing something that feels magical can often be difficult to recognize or comprehend
Sometimes dreams can vanish for too easily
Dreams or aspirations can fade or disappear too quickly and easily
And the reason's oh so hard to find
It can be challenging to pinpoint the exact reasons behind why something didn't work out as planned
You will never ever be
The person being addressed will never be forgotten or erased from the singer's memory or heart
Out of my mind
This individual will never be forgotten or disappear from the singer's thoughts
Or out of my heart
This individual will never be forgotten or disappear from the singer's emotions
Even though we're apart
Despite the physical separation between the two individuals, the singer's feelings for them persist
You're never away from me
This individual remains a constant presence in the singer's life, despite any distance between them
Sometimes the fire burns
The passion within the singer can sometimes become too intense or overwhelming
A little close to the heart
This intense passion can sometimes be painful or difficult to manage
Somehow that one voice
Despite any challenges, this individual's voice remains a source of comfort and stability for the singer
Just keeps drifting further and further
Despite the persistence of this voice, the distance between the two individuals can sometimes make it feel more distant
Please try and understand
The singer is appealing to the person being addressed to empathize with their situation
That some things just don't work out
Despite best efforts or intentions, some things just do not come to fruition or succeed
Quite the way we planned
The singer is acknowledging that the outcome is not what they had intended or hoped for
Though we may fall from time to time
It is inevitable that obstacles or setbacks will occur
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: STANLEY LYNCH, THOMAS E. KIMMEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Love, Love, Love John ~ he is amazing & GREAT video Heart1Heart :-) Thanx