Start A Fire
Lane Oliver Lyrics
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Let the flames run freely
Burn away my dross
Holy fire of God
Start a fire in me
Let the flames run freely
Burn away my dross
So let it begin
Let it be new
Let me be used for Your sake
Giving glory to Your name
I can live
Knowing that You reside in my heart
Oh, Lord You are a fire
Fire of God
Start a fire in me
Let the flames run freely
Burn away my dross
Holy fire of God
So let it begin
Let it be new
Let me be used for Your sake
Giving glory to Your name
I can live
Knowing that You reside in my heart
Oh, Lord You are a fire
Fire of God
So let it begin
Let it be new
Let me be used for Your sake
Giving glory to Your name
I can live
Knowing that You reside in my heart
Oh, Lord come on and let it begin
Let it be new
Let me be used for Your sake
Giving glory to Your name
I can live
Knowing that You reside in my heart
Oh, Lord You are a fire
Fire of God
You are
You are
The lyrics to Lane Oliver's song "Start a Fire" express a desire for spiritual renewal and purification. The singer is asking for a holy fire to be started within them, which will burn away imperfections and make them more aligned with God's will. The repeated chorus emphasizes this theme, with the phrase "start a fire in me" serving as a prayer or request to the divine.
The imagery used in the lyrics reinforces this idea of purification through fire. The reference to "dross" is a term used in metallurgy to describe impurities that float to the surface of molten metal, which can then be scraped away. Burning away these impurities allows what's valuable to shine through. Similarly, in the context of the song, the singer is asking for their own impurities to be burned away by the "holy fire of God."
The bridge of the song ("I can live knowing that You reside in my heart...") serves as a reminder of the power and presence of God, even as the singer seeks to be purified by fire. The verses and chorus are full of supplication and longing, but the bridge is a statement of faith and reassurance. Overall, the song is an expression of the singer's desire to be closer to God and to live a more pure and faithful life.
Line by Line Meaning
Start a fire in me
Ignite a passion within me to truly experience the power and presence of God
Let the flames run freely
Allow the fire within me to completely consume my fears and doubts
Burn away my dross
Cleanse me of any impurities or sins that hinder my relationship with God
Holy fire of God
The fire that burns within me is sacred and powerful, coming only from God's divine presence
So let it begin
I am ready and willing for this transformation to take place
Let it be new
Let this awakening be fresh and lasting, not a temporary experience
Let me be used for Your sake
Let me be a vessel for God's will and purpose, serving others in His name
Giving glory to Your name
All that I do and am is for God's glory and honor
I can live
With the fire of God within me, I can truly live a purposeful and fulfilling life
Knowing that You reside in my heart
I am aware of God's constant presence in my life and heart
Oh, Lord come on and let it begin
I am eagerly calling out to God to start this transformation within me
You are
This is a simple acknowledgement of God's all-encompassing presence and power
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.