All Fired Up
Seals Dan Lyrics
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He don't need no ball and chain
He ain't got no candy kick
That don't mean nothing to James
Oh, oh, James, singing, oh, oh, James
The people in the streets owe the pouring of the rain
Is it a feeling in the heart or is it something you can name?
Oh, oh, James, singing, oh, oh, James
The people in the streets owe the pouring of the rain
Is it a feeling in the heart or is it something you can name
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, James
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, James
The lyrics to Seal's song All Fired Up are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. It appears to be about a man named James who is strong and independent, not needing any material possessions or addictions to feel fulfilled. He stands out as unique and potentially misunderstood by those around him. The repetition of "oh, oh, James" throughout the chorus almost seems to elevate him to a mythical status, as if he's some kind of hero or role model.
The second verse adds another layer to the song's meaning, with the line "Is it a feeling in the heart or is it something you can name?" suggesting that James might represent a deeper emotional or spiritual state of being rather than just a person. The pouring rain could symbolize hardship or struggle, with James standing strong amidst the turmoil. The song's melody is upbeat and catchy, adding to the feeling of empowerment and invincibility that James seems to embody.
Line by Line Meaning
He ain't got no walking stick
He doesn't rely on external aides to move forward in life
He don't need no ball and chain
He doesn't desire to be tied down or imprisoned by anything in life
He ain't got no candy kick
Superficial pleasures don't entice or affect him
That don't mean nothing to James
James values substance over appearance and insignificant things don't matter to him
Oh, oh, James, singing, oh, oh, James
The artist is directly addressing James and highlighting his name in the chorus
The people in the streets owe the pouring of the rain
Nature and its elements are an inevitable force that affect everyone, regardless of their status or background
Is it a feeling in the heart or is it something you can name?
The singer is questioning whether emotions can truly be expressed or understood with words, or if they are simply felt in one's heart
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, James
Repeating James' name emphasizes the importance and significance of this person to the artist
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, James
Continued repetition of James' name reinforces the focus on this person throughout the song
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN SEALS, JOHN FORD COLEY
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Heyechan idieH
great quality! Thank you!!!
RockAndRollGirl
I Love Heart Throb Mob! <3
Greg Martin
What a great guy, he was all fired up...
the1slap
Thanks for all the likes and shares! Happy to see everyone is still enjoying this gem!
Matthew Bachmann
+the1slap I remember when this came out. Still have the CD too! Brings me back to the days when CMT played videos round the clock before they went to heck.
Carlos Del Popolo
Heart Throb Mob Rules !!!
Kelton King
Great song & video Dan Seals left way too soon.
nemesisgenius
This should have been a #1 Billboard country hit for Dan Seals back in 1994. By that time, the class of 1989-1992 were ruling the airwaves.
orourke94able
dan seals you are sooo cool! miss ya
JUSTIN ROBLES
The Cox Headhunters sings "All Fired Up" with Dan Seals and Townes Van Zandt was released a single in November 1996. Taylor Swift was lead vocals and harmonica, Hunter Hayes, Charlie Worsham, Scott Moffatt, Chris Thile, (of Blue Wham Revival) Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears was backing singers, Justin Robles was on Rhythm Guitar (of Blue Wham Revival) featuring Dan Seals was on Acoustic Guitar and Remake that song and alongside Townes Van Zandt was on Lead Guitar on the music video was directed by John Lloyd Miller in early 1997 Townes Van Zandt's last recording i never heard this is dedicated to memory of Townes Van Zandt (1944-1997) R.I.P. Townes Van Zandt you will ever missed.