Girl on Fire
Sambo 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

Oh oh oh oh oh
She got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
Oh 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

We got our feet on the ground
And we're burning it down
Oh 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 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)
This girl is on fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sambo's "Girl on Fire" describe a powerful and resilient woman who is facing difficult circumstances, but is determined to persevere. The imagery used in the lyrics creates a juxtaposition between the girl's fiery spirit and her sense of loneliness and isolation. She is compared to a flame that is so strong it can burn your eyes and is walking on fire, yet at the same time she is a "lonely girl, living in a lonely world". However, despite the challenges she faces, the girl remains confident, with "both feet on the ground" and "her head in the clouds", and is not backing down.


The chorus of the song is uplifting and empowering, repeating the refrain "This girl is on fire", reinforcing the message that the girl is strong and capable. The use of we in the chorus also suggests that the girl's strength is not alone, and that there is a community of people around her who are also determined to burn down the obstacles that stand in their way.


Overall, "Girl on Fire" is a powerful anthem for anyone facing difficult circumstances, reminding us that even in the midst of fire, we have the ability to rise above and shine bright.


Line by Line Meaning

She's just a girl and she's on fire
The singer is a girl who is doing extraordinarily well in life.


Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
Even though her life is better than people could dream of, she's lonely.


She's living in a world and it's on fire
The world is in chaos, but the girl knows she can overcome it.


Filled with catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away
The world is full of disasters, but she is confident that she can escape them all.


Oh oh oh oh oh
This line is simply a musical interlude with no specific meaning.


She got both feet on the ground
Despite her success, she remains down-to-earth.


And she's burning it down
She is living with a lot of passion and determination.


She got her head in the clouds
She has lofty dreams and aspirations.


And she's not backing down
She is pushing forward and will not surrender.


This girl is on fire
The girl is doing tremendously well and is full of passion.


She's walking on fire
She is unfazed by any obstacles in her way and is simply striding forward.


Looks like a girl, but she's a flame
She may appear ordinary, but she has an extraordinary power within her.


So bright, she can burn your eyes
Her glow is intense and infectious.


Better look the other way
Her light is blinding others and they may not be able to handle it.


You can try but you'll never forget her name
She is making an impact on everyone she meets and they will never forget her.


She's on top of the world
She is at the peak of her success.


Hottest of the hottest girls say
Even other girls recognize that she is the best among them.


We got our feet on the ground
This line introduces a group of people who have similar qualities to the singer.


And we're burning it down
This group is also full of passion and is striving to achieve great things.


Everybody stares, as she goes by
She is the center of attention everywhere she goes.


'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
People are fascinated by her passion and intensity.


Watch her when she's lighting up the night
She is vibrant and shines brightly at all times.


Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
Despite her success, she is still struggling with feelings of loneliness.


And it's a lonely world
The world can be a difficult and isolating place.


But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
Despite her struggles, she is determined to forge ahead and succeed.


(Oh, oh, oh)
This line is another musical interlude with no specific meaning.


This girl is on fire
The song ends as it started, emphasizing the singer's power and passion.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alicia Keys, Jeffrey Bhasker, Salaam Remi, William Squier

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