I'll Write Your Name Through the Fire
Shocking Blue Lyrics

The lyrics of Shocking Blue's song "I'll Write Your Name Through the Fire" alludes to a sense of longing and desire to return home. The singer of the song is seemingly lost and straying away from what he considers home. He struggles through the harsh, unknown terrains and a lonely heart but is certain he'll keep the memory of his loved ones with him by writing their name through the fire. The lyrics indicate a belief that this act will enable him to survive the difficulties he encounters and guide him back to the safety of his loved ones.

The opening lines express a poignant sense of purpose: to "write your name through the fire" as a way to find his way home. The singer goes on to describe his commitment to this task, saying that he will do it regardless of the difficulties and challenges he may face. This imagery of writing someone's name through the fire carries emotional weight and suggests an idea of preserving someone's memory even in trying times.

The second verse adds more detail to his journey as he sets off into the unknown, not knowing what lies ahead. The line "wounded by your love dart" suggests that he is not only physically alone but also hurting emotionally, perhaps because of a lost love. The chorus repeats the importance of him writing the name to bring him back home. The final verse of the song mentions a desert, and how the singer has been walking all day. This sense of being lost, lonely, and uncomfortable sets the tone for the final chorus, where he repeats the commitment to write the name through the fire so he could find his way back home.