Walkin' On Fire
Loverboy Lyrics


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I can't stop when you're smokin' in the third degree
A dead shot, she takes aim and now I'm history

Right on the money, make no mistake
She can sting you like a rattlesnake
Red hot, she redefines the word fantasy

A hurricane, a heart attack, a tidal wave that you can't
Hold back

I'm walkin,' I'm walkin' on fire
Walkin,' I'm walkin' on fire, I'm taking my turn
I'm burnin' (burnin'), I'm burnin,' when the lightning strikes
I'm walkin' on fire

Green light, there's no stopping when the word is go
Fahrenheit, one on one, and now I'm ready to blow

Relieve the pressure, works like a charm,
She got me ringin' like a three-alarm
Stage fright, she got me shaking like a tremolo

A hurricane, a heart attack, a tidal wave that you can't
Hold bock

I'm walkin,' I'm walkin' on fire
Walkin,' walkin' on fire, I'm taking my turn
I'm burnin,' (burnin'), I'm burnin,' when the lightning strikes
I'm walkin' on fire

A hurricane, a heart attack, a tidal wove that you can't
Hold back

I'm walkin,' I'm walkin' on fire
Walkin,' walkin' on fire, oh yeah

I'm walkin,' walkin' on fire
I'm walkin,' walkin' on fire, I'm taking my turn




I'm burnin,' (burnin'), I'm burnin,' when the lightning strikes
I'm walkin' on fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Loverboy's song "Walkin' On Fire" express the intensity of being in a romantic relationship with someone who is captivating and exciting but also dangerous. The singer describes the attraction as being like walking on fire, an experience that is exhilarating but also risky. The opening lines of the song, "I can't stop when you're smokin' in the third degree/A dead shot, she takes aim and now I'm history," highlight the dangerous nature of the relationship. The singer is drawn to the subject of the song even though they know it could lead to their downfall.


The lyric "a hurricane, a heart attack, a tidal wave that you can't hold back" emphasizes the explosive and overwhelming nature of the attraction. The subject of the song is like a force of nature that the singer cannot resist, even though they know it could be potentially devastating. The line "Red hot, she redefines the word fantasy" implies that this person is something beyond a typical romantic interest, and represents some sort of ideal or immersive experience.


Overall, the lyrics to "Walkin' On Fire" paint a picture of a passionate, dangerous, and ultimately irresistible relationship. The singer is drawn to someone who is like a force of nature, and they cannot resist the pull even though they know it could lead to their destruction.



Line by Line Meaning

I can't stop when you're smokin' in the third degree
I am unable to resist your irresistible charm and aura.


A dead shot, she takes aim and now I'm history
She is quick to identify my weaknesses and use them to get me under her control.


Right on the money, make no mistake
She hits her target with precision and accuracy, without any room for error.


She can sting you like a rattlesnake
She has the capability to hurt and leave you in pain, just like a venomous rattlesnake.


Red hot, she redefines the word fantasy
She takes sensuality and desire to a whole new level, pushing boundaries and creating new experiences.


A hurricane, a heart attack, a tidal wave that you can't Hold back
She is an unstoppable force of nature that overwhelms and engulfs you in a surge of emotions that are impossible to contain.


I'm walkin,' I'm walkin' on fire
I am embracing the intense emotions and passion that she brings, despite the potential for pain and destruction.


Walkin,' I'm walkin' on fire, I'm taking my turn
I am willingly exposing myself to the risks and consequences of getting too close to her, after seeing how she has affected others before me.


I'm burnin' (burnin'), I'm burnin,' when the lightning strikes
I am experiencing a fiery passion that electrifies and excites me, despite the risks involved.


Green light, there's no stopping when the word is go
I am giving in to temptation and following my impulses, without considering the consequences of my actions.


Fahrenheit, one on one, and now I'm ready to blow
The intensity of the situation has reached a boiling point, and I am on the brink of losing control.


Relieve the pressure, works like a charm
She knows how to ease the tension and release my inhibitions, making me more vulnerable to her advances.


She got me ringin' like a three-alarm
She has set off all the alarms and warning signals, but I am too entranced by her to care.


Stage fright, she got me shaking like a tremolo
I am intimidated and nervous around her, like a beginner musician playing a tremolo on their instrument.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PAUL WARREN DEAN, TAYLOR RHODES, TODD CERNEY

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@GarrFagen-gr7xt

Dude, please stop using that word. It's so unnecessary.
Regime change starts at home.

They are . . .
"lovin every minute of it, oh ya,
turn that dial all the way,
love me like a rocket
in to space !
LOVIN' every minute of it
loving every minute of it"



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@JCStorm77

This song is 40 years old and still sounds phenomenal

@KnightlyHouse

42 years old to be exact

@JCStorm77

@@KnightlyHouse Close enough 8 months ago

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Love this song

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