Ring of Fire
Jerry Lee Lewis Lyrics
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Bound by wild desire I fell into a ring of fire
I fell into a burning ring of fire
I went down down down and the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns the ring of fire the ring of fire
[ trumpet ]
I fell into a burning ring of fire...
The taste of love is sweet when hearts like ours meet
I fell into a burning ring of fire...
I fell into a burning ring of fire...
And it burns burns burns the ring of fire the ring of fire
The lyrics to Jerry Lee Lewis's song "Ring of Fire" are about the intensity of love and how it can feel like a burning flame that can consume you. The first verse suggests that love is an all-consuming force that creates a fiery ring that the singer fell into. The second verse talks about how sweet love can be when two hearts come together, but it also warns that it can become wild and dangerous. In the chorus, the singer keeps repeating that they fell into a burning ring of fire, and the flames continued to grow higher.
The use of the metaphor of a burning ring of fire to describe love and desire is powerful and evocative. It suggests that love can be all-encompassing, intense, and sometimes dangerous. The repeated use of the phrase "ring of fire" throughout the song emphasizes the idea of being trapped or stuck in the flames of passion. The trumpet instrumental adds to the intensity and drama of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a burning thing and it makes a fiery ring
Love feels passionate and intense, like a burning ring of fire.
Bound by wild desire I fell into a ring of fire
My uncontrollable passion for you led me into this fiery, all-consuming love.
I fell into a burning ring of fire
I became engulfed in the flames of love and desire for you.
I went down down down and the flames went higher
My love for you grew more intense and consuming, regardless of the risks and consequences.
And it burns burns burns the ring of fire the ring of fire
My love for you is so hot and intense that I can't escape its grasp.
[ trumpet ]
Musical interlude.
I fell for you like a child oh but the fire went wild
I fell for you with the innocence and naivety of a child, but my passion quickly grew out of control like a wildfire.
The taste of love is sweet when hearts like ours meet
Love is pleasurable and delightful when two hearts like ours come together.
I fell into a burning ring of fire...
Repeat of earlier statements for emphasis.
And it burns burns burns the ring of fire the ring of fire
Repeat of earlier statements for emphasis.
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Written by: June Carter, Merle Kilgore
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