On Fire
Luke Bond feat. Roxanne Emery Lyrics


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We stand by an open flame
we do not move
We watching the fire burning

This flames they burn right through
could burn us alive
But I know that this flames are the only thing
I need to survive

Whatever happened to a love who is on fire, on fire
Whatever happened to a love who is on fire, on fire
Whatever happens

I've fallen to my knees can stand the pain
No one is...
I know that who we are
... something
Play with fire, get burn

This flames they burn right through
could burn us alive
But I know that this flames are the only thing
I need to survive

Whatever happened...

Whatever happened to a love who is on fire, on fire
Whatever happened to a love who is on fire, on fire

We get burn, we don't care




Desire
Whatever happened

Overall Meaning

The lyrics from Luke Bond feat. Roxanne Emery vs. Arctic Moon feat. Noire Lee's song "On Fire vs. Revolution" seems to be a tale of two lovers standing by an open flame watching it burn. They remain still, mesmerized by the fire, even though it could potentially burn them alive. The lyrics suggest that the flames represent something that they need to survive despite the risk. The song speaks of a love that is on fire that could potentially burn them but they are willing to take the risk regardless.


As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the love is not a perfect one, as the couple has fallen to their knees and are experiencing pain. However, they know that playing with fire could get them burned, yet they do not care as their desire for each other is too strong. The lyrics repeat the line "whatever happened to a love who is on fire," suggesting that the intense passion and desire they have for each other is fading away or disappearing.


In a way, the song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling too deep in love, but it can also be seen as a celebration of the intensity and passion of love that can still thrive amidst chaos and danger.


Line by Line Meaning

We stand by an open flame
We are standing next to a fire that is burning openly before us


we do not move
We remain still and do not move from our current position


We watching the fire burning
We are observing the flames as they consume and burn everything in their path


This flames they burn right through
These flames are capable of burning through anything that comes into contact with them


could burn us alive
These flames could be deadly and cause fatal burns if we are not careful


But I know that this flames are the only thing I need to survive
Despite the danger, I know that these flames are necessary for my survival and I cannot live without them


Whatever happened to a love who is on fire, on fire
What has become of the passionate and intense love that used to exist between us?


I've fallen to my knees can stand the pain
The pain I feel is so intense that I have fallen to my knees and cannot bear it standing up


No one is...
No one is here to help me or alleviate my suffering


I know that who we are ... something
I know that our identities and who we are as individuals are intertwined with this dangerous and destructive love


Play with fire, get burn
If you take risks and engage in dangerous behaviors, you will suffer the consequences


We get burn, we don't care
Despite the pain and potential harm, we continue to engage in this destructive love without concern for our well-being


Desire
Our intense longing and desire fuels our reckless behavior and disregard for safety


Whatever happened
The unknown fate of our relationship and whether it will continue on this destructive path




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@EntertainingWaveOfficial

We stand by an open flame
We do not move
We're watching the fire burning

These flames, they burn right through
Could burn us alive
But I know these flames are the only thing
I need to survive

Whatever happened to our love
It was on fire, on fire
Whatever happened to our love
It was on fire, on fire

Whatever happened



@yayangnisfulawati9038

We stand by an open flame
We do not move
We're watching the fire burn blue
These flames they burn right through, could burn us alive
But I know these flames are the only thing
I need to survive
Whatever happened to our love, it was on fire, on fire
Whatever happened to our love, it was on fire, on fire
Whatever happened
Whatever happened
I've fallen to my knees, can't stand the pain
No one hears as I beg for rain
I know the fool we are
So lesson learned
Play with fire, get burn
These flames they burn right through,
Could burn us alive
But I know these flames are the only thing
I need to survive
Whatever happened...
Whatever happened to our love, it was on fire, on fire
Whatever happened to our love, it was on fire, on fire
But we get burn, but we don't care
Desire
Whatever happened



All comments from YouTube:

@BitterforSweet2

Love this song so much! Roxanne Emery's voice is amazing! Gives me chills every time!

@richardikin

Roxanne Emery has the perfect voice for this genre of music.

@paulvbarbar9957

I never heard of Roxanne Emery before today, is she famous..?? i heard 'shelter' first.. it has something in it,that i couldn't stop loving her voice.then i listened this.. loved it. she got a voice of an angel..

@bluasterisk

+Paul V Barbar She's Gareth Emery's sister, she's made some songs with him too like Soldier :)

@kingmichaelz

OMG if you haven't yet... please listen to soldier....

@luiguidleon9715

+Paul V Barbar Listen this: Lee Osborne feat. Roxanne Emery - Safe In The Sky (Cold Rush Remix) I liked so much, even more than the original!!

@metemte

+Luigui Dleon   yes its cool :)

@paulvbarbar9957

Luigui Dleon
 Yup, thanks, loved it.. Any other recommendations.!

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@shelbyraglan9

Gareth dropped this in his Global Gathering set in July 2013 and from the first second I heard it I was OBSESSED. SO GOOD!!!

@eam2564

So underrated..

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