Girl on Fire
Kathy Hinch Lyrics


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She's just a girl and she's on fire
Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
She's living in a world and it's on fire
Feeling with catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away
Ohhhh oh oh oh oh
She got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
Ohhhh oh oh oh oh
She got her head in the clouds

And she's not backing down
This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire
Looks like a girl, but she's a flame
So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way
You can try but you'll never forget her name
She's on top of the world
Hottest of the hottest girls say
Ohhhh oh oh oh
We got our feet on the ground
And we're burning it down
Ohhhh oh oh oh oh
Got our head in the clouds
And we're not coming down
This girl is on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire
Everybody stares, as she goes by
'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Watch her when she's lighting up the night
Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
This girl is on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire (fire, fire)
This girl is on fire
Oh, oh, oh, oh ohhhhh oh oh oh ohhh oh oh oh ohhhh...
Oh, oh, oh, oh ohhhhh oh oh oh ohhh oh oh oh ohhhh...
Oh, oh, oh, oh ohhhhh oh oh oh ohhh oh oh oh ohhhh...




Oh, oh, oh, oh ohhhhh oh oh oh ohhh oh oh oh ohhhh...
She's just a girl and she's on fire

Overall Meaning

"Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys is an empowering anthem that speaks of a girl who is unbreakable, strong and unstoppable. The song describes a girl who is fierce, intelligent, and resilient. The lyrics suggest that this girl has been through tough times, but she refuses to let them bring her down. The opening lines, "She's just a girl and she's on fire. Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway" indicate that she is eager to be seen and heard but often feels isolated. She is living in a world that is literally on fire, experiencing catastrophe all around her. But despite this, she still believes in herself and her ability to fly away from all the negativity.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this girl is ready to take on the world. She is not backing down and is determined to come out on top. "This girl is on fire" is repeated several times throughout the song, reiterating the fact that she is unstoppable. She is walking through life with confidence, radiating power, and setting everything in her path on fire.


In essence, the song is about strength, resilience, and fighting through adversity. It is about believing in oneself and not allowing any obstacle to stop you from achieving your goals.


Line by Line Meaning

She's just a girl and she's on fire
This girl is a force to be reckoned with, she's got passion burning inside her that sets her apart.


Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
She's got a fiery spirit that's as powerful as a dream, but also feels disconnected from others like a lone traveler on an empty road.


She's living in a world and it's on fire
The world is in chaos, but she's still standing, determined to rise above the ashes and make a difference.


Feeling with catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away
Despite the chaos around her, she has faith in herself and knows that she can rise above it all if she keeps her mind focused on her goals.


Ohhhh oh oh oh oh
This passionate cry expresses her inner desire to soar, to be unstoppable, and to let her flames grow even higher.


She got both feet on the ground
She's firmly grounded in who she is, and takes a practical approach to everything she does.


And she's burning it down
She's taking control of her life, making bold moves and blazing a trail forward that nobody else can follow.


She got her head in the clouds
She's got a wild imagination, constantly dreaming up new ideas and striving for new heights.


And she's not backing down
She's fierce in her determination, and refuses to give up even when things get tough.


This girl is on fire
This phrase is like a mantra for her, reminding her that she's unstoppable, powerful, and determined to make her mark on the world.


Looks like a girl, but she's a flame
She might look small on the outside, but inside she's got an inferno that blazes brighter than anyone else's.


So bright, she can burn your eyes
Her spirit shines so brightly that anyone who looks her way is sure to be dazzled and left in awe.


Better look the other way
Don't stare too long, or you might get caught up in her energy and lose yourself in her flames.


You can try but you'll never forget her name
She's unforgettable, a force to be reckoned with that will leave an indelible mark on anyone who crosses her path.


She's on top of the world
She's risen above the chaos and stands tall, looking down on everything around her with a fierce, unrelenting gaze.


Hottest of the hottest girls say
Other boundary-pushing women recognize her strength and acknowledge her as a leader, someone to be admired and emulated.


We got our feet on the ground
The collective voice of boundary-pushing women affirms that they too are powerful, and have their feet firmly planted in the ground.


And we're burning it down
Together, they're creating a new world order, pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo at every turn.


Watch her when she's lighting up the night
She's electrifying, capable of lighting up the darkest night and inspiring others to join her in her quest for greatness.


Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
Despite her seemingly unstoppable nature, she still feels the isolation that comes with being a trailblazer and setting oneself apart from the crowd.


And it's a lonely world
She's aware that the world can be cruel and isolating, and knows the struggles that come with being different or trying to change the world against all odds.


But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
She's not afraid to embrace the pain and suffering that comes with being a boundary-pusher, and is willing to burn through it all in pursuit of her dreams.


Oh, oh, oh, oh ohhhhh oh oh oh ohhh oh oh oh ohhhh...
This refrain is like a rallying cry, a call to all the other boundary-pushing women out there to stand up and embrace their own power and potential.




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@luvluvluv1626

Omg what happen next?? I want the next part please!!

@bacassa

When we going to see the rest???

@xdoggiepup101x5

She's my vocal teacher now..

@chickennugget50

xDoggiepup101x yea that’s so weird... before she went on this show she was my vocal teacher at my school... it’s funny she didn’t mention anything about that and I remember it made me so upset

@Jupiterlattes4269

samee i found out about this from a friend

@stevethea5250

@@chickennugget50 pewrhaps they cut out

@jannielygr1207

where is the next part? :(

@sabrinarabelo5082

Cadê a continuação?

@danielaolmos6795

I also want to see what happens next.

@gnu-hb3si

the whole things is on a compilation

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