Into the Fire
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics


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David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy but he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters which someone must sail
Into valleys, into waters
Into jungles, into Hell
Let us ride, let us ride home again with a story to tell!
Into darkness, into danger
Into storms that rip the night
Don't give in, don't give up but give thanks for the glorious fight!
You can tremble, you can fear it
But keep your fighting spirit alive, boys!
Let the shiver of it sting you
Fling into battle, spring to your feet, boys!
Never hold back your step for a moment
Never doubt that your courage will grow
Hold your head even higher and into the fire we go!
Are there mountains that surround us?
Are there walls that block the way?
Knock them down, strip them back, boys
And forward and into the fray!
Into terror, into valour
Charge ahead no never turn
Yes it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn
Someone has to face the valley
Rush in we have to rally and win, boys
When the world is saying not to
You know you've got to march on, boys
Never hold back your step for a moment
Never doubt that your courage will grow
Hold your head even higher and into the fire we go!
Let the lightning strike
Let the flash of it shock you
Choke your fears away
Pull as tight as a wire
Let the fever spike
Let the force of it rock you
We will have our day sailing into the fire!
Land ho!
Someone has to face the valley
Rush in we have to rally and win, boys!
When the world is saying not to
You know you've got to march on, boys!
Never hold back your step for a moment
Look alive, oh your courage will grow
Yes it's higher and higher and into the fire we go!




Into fire!
Onward ho!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Into The Fire" from the Original Broadway Cast's musical The Scarlet Pimpernel depict a story of courage, determination, and resilience in the face of adversity. The song centers around David, a young boy who enters a valley with a stone in hand, fully aware that somebody needs to take a stand. The song's lyrics convey that difficult times will always exist, mountains that must be climbed, and perilous waters that people must sail through. The characters express their willingness to face danger, darkness, and storms head-on, ride into the fire, and challenge the devil. The lyrics call for the bravery and fighting spirit to rise to the challenge and march forth regardless of what the world is saying.


The song's theme encourages listeners to take a leap of faith, build their courage, and face life's challenges with positivity and determination. The song motivates people to hold their heads up high, never doubt their courage and strength, and face any situation that comes their way.


Line by Line Meaning

David walked into the valley
David bravely embarked on a journey into unknown territory.


With a stone clutched in his hand
Despite being a weaponless boy, David possessed a determined spirit to face any challenge.


He was only a boy but he knew someone must take a stand
Although young, David understood the importance of standing up for what's right.


There will always be a valley
There will always be hardships and obstacles to face in life.


Always mountains one must scale
Challenges are not meant to be avoided, but to be conquered by persevering and pushing forward.


There will always be perilous waters which someone must sail
There will always be risks to take on in order to pursue goals and achieve greatness.


Into valleys, into waters, into jungles, into Hell
Sometimes, one must venture into the unknown or uncomfortable parts of life to achieve success and progress.


Let us ride, let us ride home again with a story to tell!
Let's face life head-on, conquer our challenges, and come out stronger with a tale of our triumphs to share.


Into darkness, into danger, into storms that rip the night
Adversity comes in many forms and often at unexpected times, but it is important to face it with bravery and tenacity.


Don't give in, don't give up but give thanks for the glorious fight!
Even in the face of difficulty, it is important to remain steadfast and grateful for the opportunity to battle and grow stronger.


You can tremble, you can fear it, but keep your fighting spirit alive, boys!
It's okay to feel scared and uncertain, but never let go of the strength and determination inside of you.


Let the shiver of it sting you
Let the fear and excitement of a challenge motivate and drive you forward.


Fling into battle, spring to your feet, boys!
Be ready to take on whatever comes your way, and never give up on pushing forward.


Never hold back your step for a moment
Never hesitate or second-guess your potential for success.


Never doubt that your courage will grow
Believe in your ability to rise up to challenges and become stronger because of them.


Hold your head even higher and into the fire we go!
Be proud of your resilience and spirit in the face of adversity, and keep pushing forward to achieve greatness.


Are there mountains that surround us? Are there walls that block the way?
Obstacles are inevitable on any journey towards success.


Knock them down, strip them back, boys, and forward and into the fray!
Despite obstacles and challenges, push forward and face them head on in order to succeed.


Into terror, into valour, charge ahead no never turn
Despite facing both fear and courage, always move forward and never give up.


Yes it 's into the fire we fly and the devil will burn
By facing challenges head on, one will emerge stronger and victorious.


Someone has to face the valley, rush in we have to rally and win, boys
In order to overcome obstacles and succeed, one must be brave and work together.


When the world is saying not to, you know you've got to march on, boys!
Despite external discouragement, it is important to push forward and trust in your own ability to succeed.


Look alive, oh your courage will grow, yes it's higher and higher and into the fire we go!
Stay alert and aware of your surroundings in order to successfully overcome obstacles and emerge victorious.


Let the lightning strike, let the flash of it shock you, choke your fears away, pull as tight as a wire
Allow challenges to motivate and challenge you, while pushing aside your fears and doubts in order to move forward.


Let the fever spike, let the force of it rock you, we will have our day sailing into the fire!
Allow yourself to be energized by challenges and use that to drive you towards success.


Land ho!
Success is on the horizon and within reach.


Onward ho!
Continue to push forward, no matter what obstacles lay ahead.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, FRANK N. WILDHORN, NAN KNIGHTON

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