Keeper Of The Flame
Joan as Police Woman Lyrics
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My torch of love lights his name
Ask no pity about my shame
I'm the keeper of the flame
Played with fire and I was burned
Gave a heart but I was spurned
All this time how I have yearned
Years have passed by
And the spark still remains
True love can't die
It smolders in flames
When the fire is burning out
And the angels call my name
Dying love will leave no doubt
That I'm the keeper of the flame
Years have passed by
And the spark still remains
True love, true love can't die
It smolders in flames
When the fire is burning out
And the angels call my name
Dying love will leave no doubt
That I'm the keeper of the flame
Dying love will leave no doubt
That I'm the keeper of the flame
I'm the keeper of the flame
In "Keeper of the Flame," Joan as Police Woman sings about a love that has been lost over time but still burns strongly within her. She proclaims herself as the keeper of the flame, the person who still holds onto the torch of love for her lost lover, and is unashamed of her persistence. The lyrics suggest that she may have been hurt in the past - played with fire and burned, given her heart but only spurned - yet she still yearns for her love to be returned.
The song is both melancholic and hopeful, depicting the resilience of true love that cannot be extinguished by time. The chorus repeats the refrain that true love cannot die, and suggests that even though the fire may burn out, the keeper of the flame will continue to remember and cherish their love. Overall, the song is a powerful ode to devotion and the persistence of love in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the keeper of the flame
I am responsible for keeping the flame of love alive.
My torch of love lights his name
My love for him burns strongly and brightly, illuminating his name in my heart.
Ask no pity about my shame
Please do not feel sorry for me and my pain and heartache.
Played with fire and I was burned
I took a risk by giving my heart to someone, and unfortunately, I was hurt in the process.
Gave a heart but I was spurned
I offered my heart to someone, but they rejected it and caused me emotional pain.
All this time how I have yearned
Throughout all this time, I have longed for my love to be returned.
Just to have my love returned
All I have ever wanted is for my love to be reciprocated.
Years have passed by
Time has gone by.
And the spark still remains
My love for him still burns strongly.
True love can't die
Love that is real and true can never truly fade away or die.
It smolders in flames
Even when the passion has dimmed, the embers of love still burn deep within.
When the fire is burning out
When the passion fades away and the love is dying.
And the angels call my name
When the end of my life approaches and the afterlife beckons.
Dying love will leave no doubt
When I am at death's door, I will know for sure that my love was real and strong.
That I'm the keeper of the flame
I am responsible for keeping the love alive, and even in death, I will remain dedicated to it.
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Valeria Lopez Torres
Beautiful and incredibly soulful cover.
Cathrine Gamst
So damned beautiful.
misterX1964
This song was written by Charles Derringer, and was originally recorded by Nina Simone in 1967.
Sonya Kemp
I can't understand why this song ain't more famous