The Fire
John Legend/The Roots Lyrics

Oh, the fire, the fire
Repetition of the phrase 'the fire' to emphasize its importance and power.

There's something in your heart
The feeling of strength and determination resides within everyone.

And it's in your eyes
One's determination is easily identifiable in the eyes.

It's the fire
This inner strength and perseverance is the fire mentioned earlier.

Inside you
This fire is within oneself.

Let it burn
Emphasis on allowing this inner fire to grow and flourish.

You don't say good luck
Instead of wishing one luck, encourage them to persist and not give up.

You say don't give up
Encouragement to keep going and not falter in the face of adversity.

Yeah, and if I'm ever at the crossroads
If faced with a difficult decision or situation.

And start feeling mixed signals like Morse code
If unsure of what direction to take.

My soul starts to grow colder than the North Pole
One's internal fire starts to flicker and fade.

I try to focus on the whole of where the torch goes
Focus on where one wants to end up and what the ultimate goal is.

In the tradition of these legendary sports pros
In the vein of successful athletes who have persevered and achieved greatness.

As far as I can see, I've made it to the threshold
Acknowledging that one has reached a level of success, but there is still more to achieve.

Lord knows I've waited for this a life time
Implying that one has worked hard and long to reach this level of success.

And I'm an icon when I let my light shine
When one's inner fire is allowed to grow, they can become a symbol of success.

Shine bright as an example of a champion
Be a beacon of hope and an inspiration for others to follow and achieve their own goals.

Taking the advantage, never copping out or canceling
Seize opportunities and never give up.

Burn like a chariot, learn how to carry it
Use the inner fire to propel oneself forward, while learning to manage and maintain it.

Maverick, always above and beyond average
Be unique and strive to exceed expectations.

Fuel to the flame that I train with and travel with
Continuously work towards achieving greatness and take that fire with you wherever you go.

Something in my eyes says I'm so close to having the prize
One can feel and see the success on the horizon.

I realize I'm supposed to reach for the skies
The potential for greatness is limitless and one should aim high.

Never let somebody try to tell you otherwise
Don't let others discourage you from pursuing your dreams.

One love, one game, one desire
A message of unity and focus on a singular goal.

One flame, one bonfire, let it burn higher
One's inner fire should be nurtured and allowed to grow even stronger.

I never show signs of fatigue or turn tired
Even when tired or facing obstacles, one's inner fire should be kept burning strong.

'Cause I'm the definition of tragedy turned triumph
Despite any hardships or setbacks, one can still rise to greatness.

It's David and Goliath; I made it to the eye of the storm
Even in the face of a daunting challenge, one can emerge victorious and calm in the face of adversity.

Feeling torn like they fed me to the lions
Feeling overwhelmed or persecuted, yet still fighting on.

Before my time starts to wind down like the Mayans
To achieve greatness before one's time is up.

I show 'em how I got the grind down like a science
I will demonstrate how I overcame challenges and achieved success through hard work and determination.

It sounds like a riot on hush; it's so quiet
Despite the chaos and turmoil that can accompany challenging times, there is a sense of calm and inner strength.

The only thing I hear is my heart--I'm inspired
Amidst the noise and confusion of life, always listen to one's own inner voice and inspiration.

By the challenge that I find myself standing eye to eye with
Challenges may be difficult, but facing them head-on is essential for growth and development.

Then move like a wise warrior and not be a coward
Face obstacles with bravery and intelligence, not fear and doubt.

You can't escape the history that you was meant to make
One's destiny and legacy are predetermined and inevitable, so strive to make it great.

That's why the highest victory is what I'm meant to take
Success is not only possible, but it is also one's destiny.

You came to celebrate, I came to cerebrate
While others may come to celebrate success, one comes to contemplate and reflect on how they achieved it.

I hate losing; I refuse to make the same mistake
Failure is not an option, and one learns from each misstep along the way.

Inside you
The power to achieve greatness lies within oneself.

The fire
This inner determination and perseverance is the key to success.