Quiet Fire
Gardot Melody Lyrics


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I'm burning up quiet fire
Take my hand do with it what you will
I'm in dire need

Cause'
All I want is somebody to love me like I do
All I want is somebody to love me like I do
You walk away nothing left to say but bye, bye blue eyes
And I, no I don't understand

Cause'
All I want is somebody to love me like I do
All I want is somebody to love me like I do

Well you can call me half crazy call me certifiably nuts
All for love
What do you get for letting me win so easily?
Put up your dukes baby what are you made of?
This isn't right no this isn't right you know that
I'm not one to fuss but what have you done to me you hardly
Make love to me now oh my poor hearts about to bust right out of its seams

Cause'




All I want is somebody to love me like I do
All I want is somebody to love me like I do

Overall Meaning

The song starts with the lines "I'm burning up quiet fire, take my hand do with it what you will, I'm in dire need". This could be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest that the singer is experiencing a passionate, but subdued kind of love. Perhaps they are in love with someone who is not reciprocating their feelings as strongly, leading to a feeling of desperation. The repetition of "I'm in dire need" highlights this feeling of urgency.


The chorus "All I want is somebody to love me like I do" is a simple yet powerful expression of the singer's desires. It seems as if they are looking for someone who will love them as deeply and passionately as they are capable of loving. This is a universal desire that many people can relate to, making the song emotionally resonant.


The second verse introduces a sense of conflict into the song. The singer seems to be experiencing some sort of emotional distance from their partner, leading to a feeling of confusion and frustration. The lines "This isn't right no this isn't right you know that / I'm not one to fuss but what have you done to me you hardly / Make love to me now oh my poor hearts about to bust right out of its seams" suggest that the singer is struggling to understand why their partner is pulling away and not providing the same level of emotional connection.


Overall, "Quiet Fire" is a powerful and emotive song that explores the complex landscape of love and desire. By juxtaposing the intensity of the singer's feelings with the distance of their partner, it creates a sense of tension that is both relatable and emotionally engaging.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm burning up quiet fire
I have a strong passion burning inside me.


Take my hand do with it what you will
You have the power to do anything with me.


I'm in dire need
I desperately need something.


Cause'All I want is somebody to love me like I do
My only desire is to have someone love me as much as I love them.


You walk away nothing left to say but bye, bye blue eyes
You leave me with no explanation or reason, just a goodbye.


And I, no I don't understand
I cannot comprehend why you left me.


Well you can call me half crazy call me certifiably nutsAll for love
You may think I am insane, but it is all because of love.


What do you get for letting me win so easily?Put up your dukes baby what are you made of?
Why did you let me win so easily? Are you not strong enough to fight for me?


This isn't right no this isn't right you know thatI'm not one to fuss but what have you done to me you hardlyMake love to me now oh my poor hearts about to bust right out of its seams
Something has changed between us and it's not right. You no longer make love to me like you used to and it's breaking my heart.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELODY GARDOT

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