Girl On Fire
Nicole Cross Lyrics


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She's just a girl and she's on fire
Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
She's living in a world and it's on fire
Filled with catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away

Ohhhh oh oh
She got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
Ohhhh oh oh oh oh
She got her head in the clouds
And she's not backing down

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire

Looks like a girl, but she's a flame
So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way
You can try but you'll never forget her name
She's on top of the world
Hottest of the hottest girls say

Ohhhh oh oh
We got our feet on the ground
And we're burning it down
Ohhhh oh oh oh oh
Got our head in the clouds
And we're not coming down

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire

Everybody stares, as she goes by
'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Watch when she's lighting up the night
Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire

Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohhhhh, ohh, ohhh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohhhhh, ohh





She's just a girl and she's on fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nicole Cross's Girl On Fire are about a girl who is going through a difficult time in her life, yet still manages to keep going. The first verse establishes the fact that she is on fire, but not in a literal sense - more in the sense that she is passionate and driven. Despite the challenges that she is facing, she knows that she can rise above them and soar like a bird. The chorus reinforces this idea, by repeating the phrase "This girl is on fire" and adding in the line "She's walking on fire".


In the second verse, the focus shifts to the people around the girl. They are dazzled by her brightness, but they also find her intimidating. Even so, they cannot ignore her, or the impact that she is having on the world around her. The bridge of the song describes the girl as "a lonely girl in a lonely world", but despite this, she continues to burn with passion and energy. At the end of the song, the repeated refrain of "Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohhhhh, ohh, ohhh" underscores the intensity and power of the girl's inner flame.


Overall, the lyrics of Girl On Fire are about being confident, driven, and resilient in the face of adversity. They encourage listeners to keep pushing forward, even when times are tough, and to believe in their own strength and abilities.


Line by Line Meaning

She's just a girl and she's on fire
The subject of this song is a young woman who has an incredible drive and passion that both excites and intimidates those around her.


Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
She is unattainable like a fantasy, but also feels lonely despite her popularity and success.


She's living in a world and it's on fire
The world she lives in is chaotic and full of turmoil, but she remains strong and determined despite it all.


Filled with catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away
There is a lot of chaos and disaster surrounding her, but she has a strong sense of self and knows that she has the power to overcome it.


Ohhhh oh oh
This is a transitional verse and there is no specific meaning behind these sounds.


She got both feet on the ground
She is a practical person who knows how to get things done in a grounded and realistic way.


And she's burning it down
She is a force to be reckoned with and is blazing her own path to success.


Ohhhh oh oh oh oh
This is a transitional verse and there is no specific meaning behind these sounds.


She got her head in the clouds
Despite being practical and grounded, she is also a big dreamer and has her sights set on achieving great things.


And she's not backing down
She is fearless and won't let anyone or anything get in the way of her success.


This girl is on fire
She is unstoppable and an inspiration to those around her.


Looks like a girl, but she's a flame
She may look innocent and unassuming, but she has an intense passion and energy that makes her stand out from the crowd.


So bright, she can burn your eyes
She is so dynamic and powerful that she can be overwhelming to others.


Better look the other way
If you can't handle her intensity, it's best to avoid her.


You can try but you'll never forget her name
She is unforgettable and leaves a lasting impression on those who come into contact with her.


She's on top of the world
Despite the challenges she faces, she is successful and thriving.


Hottest of the hottest girls say
Even the most popular and attractive girls envy her and her success.


Everybody stares, as she goes by
Everyone is captivated by her and can't help but watch her as she walks by.


'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Her passion and energy are visible to all and make her incredibly striking and memorable.


Watch when she's lighting up the night
She shines the brightest when she is pursuing her dreams and achieving success.


Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
Despite her success and popularity, she still feels lonely and isolated at times.


And it's a lonely world
The world she lives in can be cold and unforgiving, but she perseveres and continues to chase her dreams.


But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
Despite the challenges she faces, she is determined to keep pursuing her goals and to let nothing get in the way of her success.




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An Trịnh

She's just a girl, and she's on fire
Hotter than a fantasy,
longer like a highway
She's living in a world, and it's on fire

Feeling the catastrophe,
but she knows she can fly away
Oh, she got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
Oh, she got her head in the clouds
And she's not backing down

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire

Looks like a girl, but she's a flame

So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way
You can try but you'll never forget her name
She's on top of the world
Hottest of the hottest girls say
Oh, we got our feet on the ground
And we're burning it down
Oh, got our head in the clouds
And we're not coming down

This girl is on fire

This girl is on fire

She's walking on fire

This girl is on fire

Everybody stands, as she goes by
Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Watch her when she's lighting up the night
Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby

This girl is on fire

This girl is on fire

She's walking on fire

This girl is on fire

Oh, oh, oh...

She's just a girl, and she's on fire
...



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Gingor Avengor

how could anyone hit the dislike button on this and actually mean it? her voice... this is why i stay up until 4 AM watching covers, people like her^^

wesley aguiar

descobri por acaso e apaixonei, que voz é essa, e o cara toca muito, daria tudo pra ver ela cantar com o Rosa de Saron.. já virei fã

An Trịnh

She's just a girl, and she's on fire
Hotter than a fantasy,
longer like a highway
She's living in a world, and it's on fire

Feeling the catastrophe,
but she knows she can fly away
Oh, she got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
Oh, she got her head in the clouds
And she's not backing down

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire

Looks like a girl, but she's a flame

So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way
You can try but you'll never forget her name
She's on top of the world
Hottest of the hottest girls say
Oh, we got our feet on the ground
And we're burning it down
Oh, got our head in the clouds
And we're not coming down

This girl is on fire

This girl is on fire

She's walking on fire

This girl is on fire

Everybody stands, as she goes by
Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Watch her when she's lighting up the night
Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby

This girl is on fire

This girl is on fire

She's walking on fire

This girl is on fire

Oh, oh, oh...

She's just a girl, and she's on fire
...

Ashley

You're voice is amazing it has a rock vibe to it and I love it!! Keep up the good work. I really like your style of Singing.

Kromma

I've been the last 2 months listening to all your covers everyday at work. Never stop singing, you're great! :D

Milo Pasquini

Her voice makes me cry, I'm not kidding. She's just fucking extraordinary!! 

Elizabeth Buss

The guitarist is looking at her like he's deeply in love with her, so cute!! I hope I didn't start anything just saying... Beautifully sung

It'sChaosTime

You are right! I think the same! :3

Akshay Raj

i was about to comment the same !!

Day Dreamer

I thought the Same :D

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