Fire and Water
Free (Rock) Lyrics
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I don't want to say goodbye
Baby but look at the tears in my eye
I don't want to say goodbye
Mama but look at the way you made me cry
Every way that's nice
You show you've got a heart that's made of ice
And I know
Fire and water must have made you their daughter
You've got what it takes, to make a poor man's heart break
A poor mans heart break
Baby you turn me on
But as quick as a flash your love is gone
Baby I'm gonna leave you now
But I'm gonna try to make you grieve somehow
Fire and water must have made you their daughter
You've got what it takes to make a poor man's heart break
A poor man's heart break
And my heart is breakin' too
I don't want to say goodbye baby
But look at the tears you made me cry
Every way that's nice
You show you've got a heart that's made of ice
And I know
Fire and water must have made you their daughter
You've got what it takes to make a poor mans heart break
Fire, fire and water must have made you their daughter
Baby you've got what it takes to make a poor man's heart break
Heart break
Baby and my heart is breakin'
Oh my heart is breakin'
Oh listen
"Fire and Water" is a song about heartbreak and the pain of letting go of a toxic love. The lyrics reveal the inner turmoil of the singer, who is struggling with the decision to end a relationship that is causing them harm. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer expressing their sadness and reluctance to say goodbye. They want to hold on to their love, but can't ignore the tears in their eyes. They are torn between their desire to stay and their need to leave. The singer then turns to his lover's mother, accusing her of having a heart made of ice. She has taught her daughter to be cold and unfeeling, contributing to their pain.
The chorus repeats the idea that fire and water must have made this woman their daughter, referring to her ability to both attract and destroy. The singer acknowledges that she has what it takes to break a poor man's heart, and their own heart is breaking too. In the second verse, the singer admits that this woman turns him on, but her love is fleeting. He decides to leave her, but not without trying to make her feel the same pain he is feeling. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the message that this woman has the power to break hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Every single day, I got a heartache comin' my way
Every day feels like a struggle for me with no end in sight, and it's taking a toll on my emotions.
I don't want to say goodbye
I don't want this relationship to end.
Baby but look at the tears in my eye
You can see how much pain and emotion I'm experiencing through my tears.
I don't want to say goodbye
I still don't want this relationship to end, even though it seems inevitable.
Mama but look at the way you made me cry
You, the person I love, have caused so much pain and suffering for me.
Every way that's nice
You appear to be kind and loving on the outside.
You show you've got a heart that's made of ice
However, deep down, you seem to have a heart that is cold and unfeeling.
And I know
I'm aware of the reality of the situation, even if it's painful to accept.
Fire and water must have made you their daughter
You have a fiery and unpredictable nature, but also an underlying sense of chaos and instability, like the elements of fire and water.
You've got what it takes, to make a poor man's heart break
Your actions and behavior have the power to cause intense emotional pain, especially for someone who doesn't have a lot of resources or strength to bounce back.
Baby you turn me on
I find you deeply attractive and desirable.
But as quick as a flash your love is gone
However, your feelings and affections seem to come and go in an instant, without any warning or explanation.
Baby I'm gonna leave you now
I've decided that I need to leave this relationship, no matter how painful it may be for both of us.
But I'm gonna try to make you grieve somehow
Before I go, I want to make sure you understand the depth of my feelings and the pain that comes with losing someone you love.
Fire, fire and water must have made you their daughter
Your temperament and personality seem to be shaped by a powerful combination of fire and water, which can be both destructive and transformative.
Baby and my heart is breakin'
Despite all of this pain and heartache, I still care deeply for you and the thought of leaving hurts me.
Oh my heart is breakin'
My emotions are raw and intense right now, and it feels like my heart is being torn in two.
Oh listen
I want you to hear me and understand the depth of my feelings, even if we can't be together anymore.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: ANDY FRASER, PAUL BERNARD RODGERS
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@jasoncorbett8948
Kossoff’s battered Les Paul through those Orange amps is my favourite tone, absolutely phenomenal. He’s still got the best vibrato that will ever exist, such a talented band and so sad that Paul K died so young.
@frankrichards3089
Just a sick tone incredible
@madislandguy
It's funny to think that his Les Paul was only 11 years old at the time. Pretty much an beat up newish guitar at the time.
@jackhopkins4679
Yes great tone
@HenrikSchneevoigt
Totally agree, thats my favorite tune too. I use Orange amps and an LP too ,best sound in the world
@jonathanbrowne9430
Great vibrato the band were so ahead of their time!
@1970sthrowback
Literally got tears in my eyes, utter raw natural talent from a band that are so young. Ill put Paul Rodgers against any singer and Free against any band. Music peaked in the late 60s early 70s.
No over the top performing just straight down to it with real feeling. Im off to find Wishing Well and My Brother Jake now
@kenmillwall1885
50 years later no one still can still touch Free
The best band ever
@stephenhudson7039
Saw them play live in Bradford 1971. Never seen anyone better.
@jf5505
This song would be a hit today 2023 if played on the air