"Indiscriminate Act of Kindness", one of Foy’s most popular tracks "live" was featured in the a TV commercial for Great Ormond Street Hospital which was aired in the UK up until Christmas of 2006. Foy often uses alternative tunings for his guitar, for example the song 'Indiscriminate Act of Kindness' he uses the tuning CGDGCe.
Foy has previously released two limited edition EPs on Wurdamouth records; "Live Sessions and the birth of the Toilet tour" and "Watermelon Oranges". His regular piano player is London based composer Jules Maxwell.
Stoke My Fire
Foy Vance Lyrics
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Stoke it good and strong
Pile it way up high
So I burn all night long
Do not be afraid
I would not do you wrong
Stand close to my flame
Let me keep you warm
When the morning comes
I would not close my eyes
Though I've not slept for long
It's time to realize
Take her in my arms
And though I will be tried
I will not be alone
Everything will be alright
Well it seems we were born to be one and maybe
We were not meant to be alone and they may
I been so sure you are the one for me
Stoke my fire baby
My hope is in you
Stoke my fire baby
And don't let it grow dim
Keep putting wood on me
'Till I remind you of him
You first set me ablaze
A long long time before
You even knew my name
'Cause he knew mine and you yours
Well it seems we were born to be one and maybe
We were not meant to be alone and they may
I been so sure you are the one for me
Stoke my fire baby
My hope is in you
May your cold desires baby
Let my flame warm me right through
And it seems we were born to be one and maybe
We were not meant to be alone and they may
I been so sure you are the one for me
Stoke my fire baby
My hope is in you
May your cold desires baby
Let my flame warm you right through
Stoke my fire baby
My hope is in you
My hope is in you
My hope is in you
The song "Stoke My Fire" by Foy Vance is a love song that illustrates how important it is to have someone to keep you warm and ignite your passions. The lyrics evoke a sense of warmth and comfort that one feels when being close to a loved one. The opening verse suggests that the singer wants his lover to stoke his fire and keep it burning all night long. The chorus reinforces this request, stating that the singer's hope lies in their lover and that they want them to help them stay warm.
The second verse focuses on the morning after, where the singer acknowledges that they have not slept much but wants to realize that they will not be alone. The lines "Take her in my arms/ And though I will be tried/ I will not be alone" suggest that the singer feels a sense of security with their beloved, even in trying times.
The final verse brings the song back to the fire metaphor, with the singer asking their lover to keep stoking their fire so that they "remind you of him," referring to a previous lover who also knew the singer's name. The final repetition of "My hope is in you" emphasizes the importance of the lover in the singer's life.
Overall, "Stoke My Fire" conveys the warmth and comfort that can be found in a loving relationship, where one person can keep the other warm both physically and emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Stoke my fire baby
Encourage and ignite my passion, my love
Stoke it good and strong
Fuel my fire with all your energy and power
Pile it way up high
Add fuel and intensity to our love and passion
So I burn all night long
Keep me warm and alive throughout the night
Do not be afraid
Have no fear, trust me and my love
I would not do you wrong
I will always treat you with honesty and respect
Stand close to my flame
Stay near to my warmth and my passion
Let me keep you warm
Allow me to provide you with comfort and heat
When the morning comes
As a new day begins
I would not close my eyes
I will stay awake and attentive
Though I've not slept for long
Even if I haven't rested enough
It's time to realize
It's time to understand and acknowledge
Take her in my arms
Embrace her and hold her closely
And though I will be tried
Even if I face difficulties and challenges
I will not be alone
I will have her by my side
Everything will be alright
All problems will find a solution and everything will work out
Well it seems we were born to be one and maybe
Perhaps we were destined to be united and to belong to each other
We were not meant to be alone and they may
We were not meant to be lonely and others may feel the same
I been so sure you are the one for me
I have no doubt that you are the perfect match for me
Stoke my fire baby
Encourage and ignite my passion and love
My hope is in you
I trust and believe in you
And don't let it grow dim
Keep our love and passion burning bright and strong
Keep putting wood on me
Keep feeding and nourishing our love and passion
'Till I remind you of him
Never let me become less important than him
You first set me ablaze
You ignited my passion and my love for you
A long long time before
Even before we knew each other well
You even knew my name
Even before you knew who I was
'Cause he knew mine and you yours
Your past lovers may have been aware of us and our potential
May your cold desires baby
May your lack of warmth and passion
Let my flame warm me right through
Be overcome and warmed by my fire and my love
Let my flame warm you right through
May my passion and my love warm and ignite your own feelings
Writer(s): Foy Vance
Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lousmith7446
How is this guy not some international superstar this voice is my happy place
@b.mcclellan468
Love this, love Foy Vance! Can't get enough of his voice and music.
@DoxiVu
The rawness of this recording!. Amazing. <3
@Noeland
What a great song! Foy’s best when he’s live.
@retsamkcub
I've been so sure you are the one for me
Stoke my fire, baby
My hope is in you ∞
@amycheryl363
Fallen in love 😍 amazing!!!!❤️❤️
@annr.fuglsang2420
So Beautiful 😍 🤗 ❤
@stacey5272
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