Paul Rodgers (known as "The Voice") is a vocalist known for his work in the… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Rodgers (known as "The Voice") is a vocalist known for his work in the popular British rock bands Free, The Firm, and Bad Company as well as his solo career. He more recently stood in on vocals on a tour with Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen as a new collaboration titled Queen + Paul Rodgers. On this tour, Paul stressed that he was not trying to replace the band's deceased singer, Freddie Mercury, but tried his best to give his own style to the songs.

Queen and Paul parted ways amicably in 2009, with Paul remarking that he would like to get back together in the future to raise money for charity. Paul has since reunited with Bad Company, and they toured in 2010. Over the years, he's also successfully toured and released albums with his own group centered around him. Paul is ranked number 55 on Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". His work has been long influenced by American blues and rock n roll, and he helped play a role in the 70s arena rock and hard rock scenes both in the U.K. and the U.S.

Heart of Fire
Paul Rodgers Lyrics

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Rodgers

My mama told me
Take care of your children
Give them all the love you have
'Cos they can never get enough
AlII can give you
Is the space you need

But I'm watching
With a heart of fire
All I can give you Is the love I have
But I'm watching
With a heart of fire
This heart of fire
Is burning so bright
This heart of fire
Is burning day and night
This heart is burning
With the love you inspire
I'm watching with a
Heart of fire
You may be thinking
I'm far away
Not caring not sharing
Your life
But if you've got a problem I'll be right there
I'll do anything
lay down my life
This heart of fire
Is burning so bright
This heart of fire
Is burning day and night This heart is burning
With the love you inspire I'm watching with a
Heart of fire
Solo
This heart of fire
Is burning so bright
This heart of fire
Is burning day and night This heart is burning
With the love you inspire I'm watching with a
Heart of fire
I'm watching with a
heart of fire
Watching with a heart of fire I'm watching with a
heart of fire

Watching with a heart of fire
Ad lib to end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paul Rodgers's song "Heart of Fire" seem to illustrate the love and protection a parent feels for their children. The first verse is perhaps the most telling, as the singer's mother advises him to care for his children and give them all the love he has. The chorus repeats the phrase "heart of fire," driving home the idea that the singer feels a fierce and passionate love for his children. He also assures them that, despite any distance between them, he is always watching and ready to help in any way he can.

The song may be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of parental love, showing us that it is a blazing, ever-burning force that can never be extinguished. The guitar solo halfway through the song provides a moment of reflection, like a pause to consider the enormity of such an intense emotion. The song ends with several repetitions of "watching with a heart of fire," emphasizing the idea that the love and protection a parent feels for their children is constant and unending.

Line by Line Meaning

My mama told me
My mother advised me

Take care of your children
Provide proper attention and care to your kids

Give them all the love you have
Offer abundant affection to your offspring

'Cos they can never get enough
Children always need more love

All I can give you
The only thing I can offer you

Is the space you need
Is the necessary freedom and independence you require

But I'm watching
But I am observant

With a heart of fire
With a passionate, intense love

This heart of fire
The intensity of my passion

Is burning so bright
Is radiating brightly

Is burning day and night
Is constantly aflame