Ring of Fire
Social Distortion Lyrics


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Love is a burning flame
And it makes the fiery rain
Bound by one desire
I fell into a ring of fire

I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I fell down down down
And the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns
That ring of fire
That ring of fire

The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I before ya like a child
Oh, let the fire burn wild

I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I fell down down down
And the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns
That ring of fire
That ring of fire, let burn

I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I fell down down down
And the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns
That ring of fire
That ring of fire (let it burn)

The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I before ya like a child
Oh, let the fire burn wild

I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I fell down down down
And the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns
That ring of fire
That ring of fire

One more time

I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I fell down down down
And the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns
That ring of fire
That ring of fire





That ring of fire
That ring of fire

Overall Meaning

The song "Ring of Fire" by Social Distortion is a cover of the Johnny Cash classic, with a punk rock twist. The lyrics describe the fiery, intense feeling of falling in love and the burning passion that ensues. The first verse sets the stage by describing love as a "burning flame" that brings the "fiery rain" and binds one to a singular desire. The chorus repeats the titular line of "I fell into a ring of fire," emphasizing the falling and the burning sensation of being enveloped by love. The second verse echoes the first in describing the sweetness of love when two hearts meet, and the bridge emphasizes the wildness of the fire and the singer's submission to it.


The song's driving punk rock sound underscores the intensity of the lyrics, as the beat propels the listener forward with the inevitability of falling into the "ring of fire" of love. The cover version by Social Distortion draws on their punk rock roots, amplifying the energy and passion of the original song.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is a burning flame
Love is a powerful and all-consuming feeling


And it makes the fiery rain
Love can be intense and overwhelming


Bound by one desire
Completely consumed by a single passion for love


I fell into a ring of fire
I became completely consumed by love


I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I became completely consumed by love


I fell down down down
I fell deeper and deeper into love


And the flames went higher
The intensity of my love grew stronger


And it burns burns burns
The passion and intensity of love is overwhelming


That ring of fire
The all-consuming force of love


The taste of love is sweet
The feeling of being in love is pleasurable and enjoyable


When hearts like ours meet
When two people connect and fall in love


I before ya like a child
I am vulnerable and powerless in the face of love


Oh, let the fire burn wild
Let the passion and intensity of love run free


(let it burn)
Allow the all-consuming force of love to run its course


One more time
Let's experience the overwhelming power of love again




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: June Carter, Merle Kilgore

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

chairuzh sholeh

Love is a burning thing
And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by a wild desire
I fell into a ring of fire
[Chorus:]
I fell into a burnin' ring of fire
I went down down down
And the flames went higher
And it burns burns burns
That ring of fire
That ring of fire
The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I fell for you like a child
Oh, and the fire went wild



All comments from YouTube:

Alan J. Schwab

This band, album and song were WAY AHEAD of the times. One of the most under rated bands in the last 25 years.

KingOfNorCal

I beg the differ

Atom Heart Mother

agreed

Scott G Peterson

Dude, I totally agree with you under rated and unsung. I knew who they were back in late 80s early 90s and had an opportunity to see them play right after he recorded this song at a little place in San Jose California where I was a bouncer, LOL. Club X it was called and they had a great small stage so perfect venue to see them. Of course I didn't work much that night as my eyes were glued to the stage LOL. One of the best concerts I've seen and I've seen hundreds

Alan J. Schwab

Scott G Peterson , my roommate back in the
Late 80’s turned me onto this band. The first time I heard them blew me away. I’m shocked that more people don’t know who they are!

Atom Heart Mother

@Alan J. Schwab your ex roomate rocks, man !

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BassPlayerSusan

As a Johnny Cash fan, I think this is amazing.

Jady Johnson

its not amazing. its immortal

NemophilistPNW

A disgrace to Johnny Cash rather

Outlaw Michigan

+JDMorris81 Opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one.

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