Ring of Fire
Johnny Cash(??? ??) Lyrics
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And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by wild desire
I fell into a ring of fire
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
I fell into a burnin' 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
The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I fell for you like a child
Oh, but the fire went wild
I fell into a burnin' 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
I fell into a burnin' 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
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
The ring of fire
The song "Ring of Fire" is a love song that expresses the intense and all-consuming nature of love. The first verse begins with the declaration that love is a "burnin' thing" that creates a "fiery ring" when it is felt deeply. This ring represents a powerful connection between two people who are bound together by their passionate desire for each other. The singer then confesses that they fell into this ring of fire, unable to resist its allure.
The chorus continues this metaphor, describing how the singer "went down, down, down" into the burning ring of fire, unable to escape its flames. Despite the pain, the singer cannot help but be drawn in further, as "the flames went higher" with each passing moment. This intense desire is likened to a ring of fire that burns hot and bright. The second verse reiterates the sweetness of love, particularly when two hearts meet, but it also acknowledges the unpredictability of love's intensity. The final chorus repeats the same lyrics as before, emphasizing the all-consuming nature of love and the impossibility of escaping it once you have fallen into its grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a burnin' thing
Love is an intense emotion that can consume and overpower a person
And it makes a fiery ring
Love can create a passionate and all-encompassing bond between two people
Bound by wild desire
The intense passion and desire between two people is so strong that it binds them together
I fell into a ring of fire
I became completely engulfed and overwhelmed by the intensity of my love for you
The taste of love is sweet
Love can bring great pleasure and joy to one's life
When hearts like ours meet
When two people with similar interests and personalities come together, it can create a strong and lasting bond
I fell for you like a child
I fell deeply and completely in love with you, with the pure and innocent love of a child
Oh, but the fire went wild
However, the passion and intensity of our love quickly grew out of control, like a wildfire that cannot be contained
And it burns, burns, burns
The heat and intensity of the love between us is overwhelming and never-ending
The ring of fire, the ring of fire
This intense love is like a ring of fire, surrounding and engulfing us completely
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: JUNE CARTER, MERLE KILGORE
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