Released april 2013
On Fire
Marion Raven Lyrics
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Oh, I can't, can't, just can't keep fighting
And when we touch we realize that no
Oh, we can't, can't. We just can't deny it
We walk alone so nobody will know
(Chorus)
And it hurts so bad, it hurts so bad
We only have tonight we're On Fire
And it hurts so bad, it hurts so bad
It makes me mad, don't it makes me mad
We only have tonight we're On Fire
And when we kiss that's when I know for sure
Oh, I can't, can't, just can't keep fighting
And when it's wrong it makes me want it more
No, we can't, can't. We just can't deny it
We walk alone so nobody will know
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
We can't be together
Make this last forever...
(Chorus)
The lyrics of Marion Raven's song "On Fire" convey a feeling of forbidden love, with the singer recognizing the attraction between herself and another person. The opening lines describe the intensity of their connection, with the singer insisting that she can no longer fight her feelings. The physical touch between them only confirms what they both already know - that they are drawn to each other.
Despite their mutual desire, the singer acknowledges that they must keep their relationship a secret. They walk alone so that nobody will know, suggesting that there are external factors preventing them from being together. However, the chorus emphasizes their focus on the present - they only have tonight, and they will enjoy it to the fullest. The repeated refrain of "it hurts so bad" and "don't it make me sad/mad" indicates that the singer is torn between pleasure and pain, between giving in to their passion and wondering what could have been.
The bridge introduces a note of uncertainty, with the declaration that they can't be together and a plea to make the moment last forever. This suggests that the singer is aware of the impermanence of their connection, and that they are resigned to the fact that this moment of passion may not have a future.
Overall, the lyrics of "On Fire" use vivid imagery and repetition to convey the intense emotions experienced by two people caught in a forbidden love affair. The sense of urgency and the focus on the present moment make it clear that this is a relationship that is as thrilling as it is fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
When you look into my eyes I know
I feel a connection with you when we make eye contact
Oh, I can't, can't, just can't keep fighting
I am tired of pretending that I don't have feelings for you
And when we touch we realize that no
We both feel a spark of desire when we touch
Oh, we can't, can't. We just can't deny it
We cannot ignore the attraction we have for each other
We walk alone so nobody will know
We keep our relationship a secret to avoid judgment and criticism
And it hurts so bad, it hurts so bad
Our love feels painful because we cannot be together openly
It makes me sad, don't it makes me sad
The sadness of not being able to be together is overwhelming
We only have tonight we're On Fire
We know we only have limited time together, so we make the most of it
It makes me mad, don't it makes me mad
The anger of not being able to be together is frustrating
And when we kiss that's when I know for sure
Our passion is confirmed when we share a kiss
No, we can't, can't. We just can't deny it
We cannot ignore the fact that we have strong feelings for each other
We can't be together
Our circumstances prevent us from being in a relationship
Make this last forever...
Despite our limitations, we want to cherish every moment we have together
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.