Ring of Fire
Moorer Allison Lyrics
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And it makes a firery ring
Bound by wild desire
I fell in to a ring of fire...
I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher
The ring of fire
The ring of fire
The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I fell for you like a child
Oh, but the fire went wild
I fell in to a burning ring of fire...
The song "Ring of Fire" by Moorer Allison is a passionate tribute to the power of love. The lyrics describe love as a "burning thing" that creates a "fiery ring" that entraps the singer in wild desire. The metaphor of a ring of fire represents the intensity of the passion between the two lovers. The seemingly unstoppable force of their love causes the singer to fall into the flames, burning brighter and hotter as they sink deeper. Despite the dangers of the "ring of fire," the singer remains trapped, melting away like metal in a smelter.
The chorus of "Ring of Fire" repeats the image of the ring of fire over and over again, reinforcing the intensity of the passion and the unrelenting nature of the flame. The taste of love is sweet, as the singer notes, but it comes at a great cost. The metaphor of the childlike innocence that the singer fell for the other person with is juxtaposed with the wildness of the fire that takes over. The powerful imagery in the lyrics, combined with Moorer Allison's soulful delivery, create a lush and unforgettable love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a burning thing
Love can be intense and all-consuming
And it makes a firery ring
Love can create a passionate and intense atmosphere
Bound by wild desire
Strong attraction and passion can be overwhelming and uncontrollable
I fell in to a ring of fire...
The artist has become consumed by their intense feelings of love
I fell in to a burning ring of fire
The artist's love is so intense that it's like being consumed by flames
I went down, down, down
The intensity of the love is causing the singer to lose their sense of self
And the flames went higher
The intensity of the love continues to grow and become more overwhelming
And it burns, burns, burns
The love is so intense that it's painful
The ring of fire
The passionate, intense love that has consumed the artist
The taste of love is sweet
Love can bring joy and pleasure
When hearts like ours meet
When two people with a deep connection come together, love can be powerful
I fell for you like a child
The love the artist has for their partner is innocent and unbridled
Oh, but the fire went wild
The intensity of the love grew to an uncontrollable level
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: June Carter, Merle Kilgore
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Brian
I really like this version. She has a very sweet voice.