Michael currently lives with his wife in Los Angeles, California. His fans are eagerly hoping someone will sign him to a record deal.
Johns died in Tustin, California on 1 August 2014. On 18 November 2014, the coroner reported that Johns had died of dilated cardiomyopathy, which inhibited the flow of blood to his body and also caused his heart to enlarge. A fatty liver also contributed to his death.
Fire
Michael Johns Lyrics
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So i took a train to st. louis just to see what other people seen
I tried to fight the power but i never seem to win
I been down a long time but i'll be coming back again
Cause i got fire, fire, fire
Shot up in my bones.
I got fire, fire, fire
Now there's a feast upon my table
And i got polish on my boots
And i remember what my mama said, she said
"Son don't forget your roots"
So i went back to where i came from
And i started all over again
But if you think you've seen the best of me,
You better look out now my friend
Cause i got fire, fire, fire
Shot up in my bones.
I got fire, fire, fire
Shot up in my bones.
Well i got lightning in my veins,
Thunder in my soul
And i'm bringing down the fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Shot up in my bones
I got fire
Fire
Fire
Shot up in my bones.
I got fire, fire, fire shot up in my bones.
The lyrics of Michael Johns's song "Fire" unfold a story that seems to revolve around the concept of perseverance, resilience, and resurgence. The first verse can be interpreted as the singer expressing his attempt to cleanse his soul but it was unattainable. He then embarks on a journey to St. Louis to experience what others have and understand why it might have been easier for them. However, the challenges ahead were still arduous, but he kept on fighting. The chorus brings a shift in the narrative as the singer expresses that he has been infused with fire that is now coursing through his bones. The fire seems to represent an inner strength or a symbol of his passion, and it serves as a vital driving force to his resilience.
The second verse emphasizes the progress the singer has made, indicated by the feast he has on his table and the fact that he is donning polished boots. However, he has not forgotten his roots and has returned to where he came from to start over. The singer enunciates that there is still a lot to come from him as he pledges to bring down the fire. In summary, the lyrics of Michael John's "Fire" seems to carry a message of hope, which connotes the belief that irrespective of how long one has been down, hope for resurgence should never be abandoned.
Line by Line Meaning
Well i went down to the water but i never quite got clean
I tried to cleanse myself by going to the water but I couldn't quite rid myself of my problems
So i took a train to st. louis just to see what other people seen
I traveled to St. Louis to see what life was like for other people
I tried to fight the power but i never seem to win
I tried to resist the forces that held me back but I wasn't able to overcome them
I been down a long time but i'll be coming back again
I've been struggling for a while but I'll be making a comeback soon
Cause i got fire, fire, fire Shot up in my bones. I got fire, fire, fire Shot up in my bones.
I have a burning passion in me that drives me forward
Now there's a feast upon my table And i got polish on my boots
I have abundance in my life and I'm taking care of myself
And i remember what my mama said, she said "Son don't forget your roots"
My mother taught me to remember where I came from and not to lose sight of my values
So i went back to where i came from And i started all over again
I returned to my roots and began a new journey
But if you think you've seen the best of me, You better look out now my friend
I have more to offer than you might think, so be prepared
Well i got lightning in my veins, Thunder in my soul And i'm bringing down the fire Fire Fire Fire Shot up in my bones
I have an intense energy within me, and I'm using it to achieve my goals
I got fire Fire Fire Shot up in my bones.
I have a passionate and intense drive within me
Writer(s): ROAM BRENT EDWARD, COBB DAVID W
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@freddieidul4718
Growin' up, you don't see the writing on the wall
Passin' by, movin' straight ahead, you knew it all
But maybe sometime if you feel the pain
You'll find you're all alone, everything has changed
Play the game, you know you can't quit until it's won
Soldier on, only you can do what must be done
You know in some way you're a lot like me
You're just a prisoner and you're tryin' to break free
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire (Ooh, oooh, oooh)
Burning up, don't know just how far that I can go
(Just how far I go)
Soon be home, only just a few miles down the road
I can make it, I know, I can
You broke the boy in me but you won't break the man
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire
I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea
I can feel St. Elmo's fire burnin' in me, burnin' in me
Just once in his life a man has his time
And my time is now, I'm coming alive
I can hear the music playin', I can see the banners fly
Feel like you're back again, and hope ridin' high
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire
I can see a new horizon underneath the blazin' sky
I'll be where the eagle's flying higher and higher
Gonna be your man in motion, all I need's this pair of wheels
Take me where my future's lyin', St. Elmo's fire
I can climb the highest mountain, cross the wildest sea
I can feel St. Elmo's fire burnin' in me
Burnin', burnin' in me, I can feel it burnin'
St. Elmo's fire, St. Elmo's fire
@je.ha.6306
John Parrs Version is my absolute favourite Song, but the Performance of Michael John is really outstanding! Gone to soon. RIP
@Zolga00
JOHNS STILL ALIVE WOOOOOOOOO
@je.ha.6306
@Zolga00 Sadly, Michael Johns died in 2014.
@meg5730
Listened to this like 20 times and it's still the best song I've ever heard.
@eloisaclarin9857
You are right.i listened to him soooo many times and it really is the best version...grest voice great artist gone too soon at his prime☹☹☹
@Bernhard_Floedl
Except for maybe 1000 other great songs. But I'll admit, it's a splendid song. ;-)
@mariazeta8756
I know right?? It’s like my anthem right now! This production is just awesome I feel the fire all throughout it’s so inspiring!! And the words are WOW! Thank you David Foster!! You are our light!!
@jessh8195
One of the best voices I've ever heard. Rest In Peace, Michael :(
@Dodgibishi
That drum fill at 1:48 gets me everytime! :)
@voodoomotion5855
i've nearly knocked my coffee off the desk at work air drumming to it!