A Fire I Can't Put Out
George Strait [乔治史崔特] Lyrics
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You're a feeling I haven't forgot, the love I can't unlearn.
You've become a memory I can't live without.
You'll always be a fire I can't put out.
[Chorus]
I don't know how to handle the dream you left behind.
It's like a lighted candle burning up my mind.
You'll always be a fire I can't put out.
Embers to ashes, that's how it should be.
You'd think by now my heart would know, and it could set you free.
The things I've tried, the tears I've cried, I guess there's no doubt
You'll always be a fire I can't put out.
[Chorus]
You'll always be a fire I can't put out.
In "A Fire I Can't Put Out," George Strait expresses the intense and unrelenting nature of his feelings for an old flame. Despite having moved on from the relationship and trying to forget about it, the memories and emotions associated with it are still very much present for him. The fire he feels is compared to a burning candle in his mind, a constant reminder of what he had and lost. The chorus repeats the idea that he is unable to put out this fire, that it will always be a part of him.
The lyrics suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance, as though the singer has come to terms with the fact that this love will always be a part of his life. He has tried to move past it and has even shed tears over it, but nothing can extinguish the flame that still burns within him. It's a poignant and powerful expression of the lasting impact that love can have on a person, even long after the relationship has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm finding out how hot an old flame can burn.
I am realizing the intensity of my past feelings for you.
You're a feeling I haven't forgot, the love I can't unlearn.
My love for you has remained with me and cannot be erased.
You've become a memory I can't live without.
You have become an integral part of my life, and I cannot imagine living without the memories of you.
You'll always be a fire I can't put out.
You will always have an unquenchable presence in my heart and mind.
I don't know how to handle the dream you left behind.
I am struggling to deal with the lingering effects of our relationship.
It's like a lighted candle burning up my mind.
The memories of you are constantly on my mind and causing me emotional distress.
At least I'm happy knowing what love is all about.
Despite the pain of our separation, I am grateful for having experienced true love with you.
Embers to ashes, that's how it should be.
Our love should have ended and faded away, like the dying embers of a fire.
You'd think by now my heart would know, and it could set you free.
Despite trying to move on, my heart is still holding onto you and preventing me from letting go.
The things I've tried, the tears I've cried, I guess there's no doubt
Despite my efforts to move on, the depth of my feelings for you remains unchanged.
You'll always be a fire I can't put out.
You will always hold a special place in my heart that cannot be extinguished.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARRELL STATLER
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Sandra SmithW
Been 50 years and the fire still burns...you know who you are...❤️
George strait
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan,thank you for your wonderful comments on my post,it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music
Jose Sanchez
This song still kicks me in the heart.
Traci Whittaker
Yes it does
Rene Diaz
Does it ever...
RC Irwin
Me too 😘
Allison Griffiths
Me, too. Yes, it does. It burns! I lost him in January. He's waiting for me. ☝️
David Hoppe
Beautiful voice. Nobody like him in today’s country music.
Norma Campbell
I love all of George's songs, but if I had to pick one as a favorite...it would have to be this one. Love it.
Linda Byers
I agree Norma Campbell! I feel the same way!