Ring of Fire
Johnny Cash & The Carter Family 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 lyrics to the song "Ring of Fire" by The Carter Family can be interpreted as a metaphor for the passionate and sometimes destructive nature of love. The opening lines suggest that love can be all-consuming and intense, like a fire that surrounds the singer. They fell into this fiery ring, unable to resist their wild desire. The repetition of the line "I fell into a burnin' ring of fire" adds to the sense of being trapped within the all-encompassing emotions of love.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the sweetness of falling in love, likening it to the taste of sugar. However, as their love intensifies, so does the burning of the ring of fire. The all-consuming nature of love is both exhilarating and dangerous, reflected in the repeated lyric "and it burns, burns, burns, the ring of fire".
Overall, the song can be seen as a warning of the perils of giving into our passions too fully, and urges listeners to be cautious with their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a burnin' thing,
Love is intense and all-consuming.
And it makes a fiery ring
Love creates a powerful circle of emotions.
Bound by wild desire
The intensity of love is uncontrollable and overpowering.
I fell into a ring of fire.
I became fully immersed in the fiery passion of love.
The taste of love is sweet
Love is enjoyable and pleasant.
When hearts like ours meet.
Two people in love are best suited for each other.
I fell for you like a child
My love for you is pure and innocent.
Oh, but the fire went wild.
The passion became uncontrollable and consumed everything.
And it burns, burns, burns,
The intensity of the love does not fade away.
The ring of fire, the ring of fire.
The circle of emotions created by love continues to burn brightly.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: June Carter, Merle Kilgore
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@rhonda7070
Anita's original version will always be the best one.
@miroslavloncar8857
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@Individuell83
@MIROSLAV LONCAR Anita Carter sang the original version
@miroslavloncar8857
@Individuell83 yes,I know,but do not think it i "the best " version.
@Individuell83
@MIROSLAV LONCAR oh sorry
I wouldn't say it's better or worse, than Johnny's
It's just a total different arrangement
Even though I really prefer her live version to her studio version
@lindaclark9925
@Individuell83 .....annnnnd: JUNE. WROTE. IT.
@user-vg2lp1fd6z
Fabulous
@hackerx9477
A legendary live performance. Do you have the rest of Johnny and Carl's show at the Grand Ole Opry in 1968 ?
@mariowildner5874
This performance must be after the death of Luther. Carl Perkins replaced him before Bob Wootton stepped in.