Fire and Water
Joe Bonamassa & Paul Rodgers 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
The lyrics to "Fire and Water" by Joe Bonamassa and Paul Rodgers tell the story of a relationship that is tumultuous and doomed to fail. The singer is plagued by heartache every day and is torn between wanting to stay with their partner and wanting to leave. They are aware that their partner has a heart made of ice and is capable of causing them emotional pain. However, despite all of this, the singer finds themselves irresistibly drawn to their partner and is willing to overlook the hurt they have endured in the past. The lyrics ultimately suggest that the relationship is like fire and water, a volatile combination that is destined to end badly.
The metaphor of fire and water is powerful and adds depth to the lyrics. Fire and water typically represent opposing forces that cannot coexist, suggesting that the relationship is doomed from the start. By calling out the partner as the "daughter" of fire and water, the lyrics suggest that she embodies both of these opposing elements, which makes her dangerous and unpredictable. The repeated use of the phrase "poor man's heart break" underscores the idea that the singer is suffering because of their partner and that the relationship is fundamentally one-sided.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is in a toxic, unfulfilling relationship with someone who is not capable of giving them what they need. Despite this, they are struggling to let go and are resigned to the fact that their heart will continue to ache because of their partner. The metaphor of fire and water adds richness and complexity to the lyrics, making them powerful and emotionally resonant.
Line by Line Meaning
Every single day, I got a heartache comin' my way
I go through a lot of emotional pain every day.
I don't want to say goodbye
I don't want to end the relationship we have.
Baby but look at the tears in my eye
I'm crying and feeling sad about this situation.
Mama but look at the way you made me cry
It's because of you that I'm feeling this way.
Every way that's nice
Despite being good to you, you still hurt me.
You show you've got a heart that's made of ice
You seem cold and indifferent towards my feelings.
And I know
I am aware of what kind of person you are.
Fire and water must have made you their daughter
You are a person who embodies both passion and indifference.
You've got what it takes, to make a poor man's heart break
You have the ability or qualities to emotionally hurt someone.
Baby you turn me on
I am attracted to you.
But as quick as a flash your love is gone
However, your feelings for me are temporary and fleeting.
Baby I'm gonna leave you now
I have decided to end our relationship.
But I'm gonna try to make you grieve somehow
But before I go, I want you to feel regret or sadness for what you did to me.
And my heart is breakin' too
This decision is also painful for me.
Fire, fire and water must have made you their daughter
You are a symbol of extremes and contradictions.
Baby you've got what it takes to make a poor man's heart break
You have the capability to emotionally devastate someone who is not wealthy.
Oh my heart is breakin'
I am in a lot of emotional pain.
Oh listen
Pay attention to how I'm feeling and what I'm saying.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: ANDY FRASER, PAUL BERNARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thom Vogan
How is it possible for Paul Rogers to sound even better now than ever
Gid Dree
You AIN'T NEVA Lie 💪
bobrat
He doesn't use a monitor.
Stephen Rice
Hard work , practice and knowing his limits
George Elkin
I'm stunned as well ... and with such an ease and detail 👏💪
Don Johnson
Because Paul looked after himself didn't smoke or drink
joel simms
One of the best rock voices ever.
Jim Atkins
THE best voice ever, if I may be so bold!
Chuck H
Absolutely! And he has the longevity too!!
Darren Storey
The best