Keep the Fires Burning
Shy Lyrics


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Nothing could separate us
We knew our love was strong
But life was so short for her
And now she's gone, now she's gone
I never thought that I could take it
For this long, the pain is strong

I knew the sands of time would claim her
So young, so fast, I couldn't understand
Now I'm the owner of a broken heart
Now she's gone
I never thought that I could take it
For this long, the pain is strong

I found a letter she'd left by the phone
It was addressed to me
The last thing she wrote
Why did I have to read?

She said keep the fires burning
I'll come back to you someday
Keep the fires burning
And love will, love will find a way
Keep the fires burning
I'll come back to you someday
Keep the fires burning
And love will, love will find a way

A kiss had place a single rose
She sleeps in silence just below
Oh, please, you know I can't keep
Holding on, holding on
I must repair the heartache
And this shattered home, now she's gone

The last thing she wrote
Why did I have to read?
By day and night
I'm haunted by this memory

She said keep the fires burning
I'll come back to you someday
Keep the fires burning
And love will, love will find a way
Keep the fires burning
I'll come back to you someday
Keep the fires burning
And love will, love will find a way

I told that I'd love you for eternity
How can I love someone who isn't loving me

Keep the fires burning
I'll come back to you someday
She said, keep the fires burning
And love will, love will find a way
Keep the fires burning
I'll come back to you someday
She said, keep the fires burning
And love will, love will find a way

Keep the fires burning
I'll come back to you someday
Keep the fires burning
And love will, love will find a way

Keep the fires burning
I'm holding on, I'm holding on




Keep the fires burning
I'm holding on, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Keep the Fires Burning" by Shy is a tribute to love that endures even after death. The lyrics describe the pain of losing a loved one, but also the hope that love can bring. The singer remembers the woman he loved and lost, and holds onto her memory through the letter she left behind. The letter serves as a reminder that their love was strong and that she will return someday. The chorus, "Keep the fires burning, and love will find a way," ties the song together, representing the idea that love is powerful enough to overcome even death.


The verses of the song explore the pain of loss, but also the beauty of love. The singer finds solace in the memories he has of the woman he loved, and the knowledge that their love was true. The line "A kiss had placed a single rose, she sleeps in silence just below" suggests that she has been buried, but her memory lives on. The singer struggles to come to terms with his grief, but he knows that he must "repair the heartache" and move on.


Overall, "Keep the Fires Burning" is a powerful ballad that speaks to the power of love. The song is a tribute to those who have loved and lost, but also to the idea that love is eternal.


Line by Line Meaning

Nothing could separate us
We had an unbreakable bond


We knew our love was strong
Our love was powerful and enduring


But life was so short for her
Sadly, her life was cut too short


And now she's gone, now she's gone
She has passed away


I never thought that I could take it
I didn't think I could handle the pain


For this long, the pain is strong
The pain has persisted for a long time


I knew the sands of time would claim her
I knew she would not live long


So young, so fast, I couldn't understand
She died unexpectedly and I was in disbelief


Now I'm the owner of a broken heart
My heart is broken from losing her


I found a letter she'd left by the phone
I discovered a letter she left for me before she died


It was addressed to me
She wrote the letter specifically for me


The last thing she wrote
These were her final words


Why did I have to read?
It's hard to cope with her final message


She said keep the fires burning
She wanted me to keep our love alive


I'll come back to you someday
She hoped to be reunited with me in the future


And love will, love will find a way
Our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacles


A kiss had place a single rose
I placed a rose on her grave when I kissed it goodbye


She sleeps in silence just below
She is buried in the ground below me


Oh, please, you know I can't keep
I can't continue to hold onto the pain


Holding on, holding on
I'm struggling to move on from her passing


I must repair the heartache
I need to heal from the sorrow


And this shattered home, now she's gone
Our home feels empty without her


By day and night
I feel the effects of her loss constantly


I'm haunted by this memory
The memory of her is painful and persistent


I told that I'd love you for eternity
I promised to love her forever


How can I love someone who isn't loving me
I struggle to love her when she is no longer here to reciprocate


I'm holding on, I'm holding on
I'm trying to stay strong through the pain




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Comments from YouTube:

JAMES NOBLE

Outstanding Song with some of the best ever Vocals.

Bob Lord

R.I.P. Tony Mills

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