Fire in My Heart
Super Furry Animals Lyrics


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I've got a fire in my heart for you
I've got a fire in my heart for you
I've got a fire in my heart
Though I'm falling apart
I've got a fire in my heart for you

I've got pins and needles for you
I've got pins and needles for you
You've got needles and pins
And the seven deadly sins
Still I've got a fire in my heart for you

I've a butterfly stomach for you
I've a butterfly stomach for you
And as the cars fly by
I just break down and cry
Still I've got a fire in my heart for you

Well the monkey puzzle tree
Has some questions
For the watchdogs of the profane
And I ask is it sad




That I'm driving myself mad
As this fire in my heart turns blue

Overall Meaning

The Super Furry Animals' song ‘Fire in my Heart’ is a powerful love song filled with intense emotions. At the beginning of the song, the lyrics convey the intense fire in the singer's heart for the person he is in love with. The repetition of the phrase "I've got a fire in my heart for you" emphasizes how intense and passionate the feelings of love are in the singer's heart. Even as he admits that he is "falling apart," his love for this person keeps him going, and this love seems to be the only constant thing in his life.


The second verse of the song introduces a new idea, although still connected to the theme of love. Here, the singer talks about how he has "pins and needles" for his love, despite the fact that the person he loves has "needles and pins" and the "seven deadly sins." This contrast shows that he loves the person for who they are, flaws and all. The singer acknowledges that he is not perfect, with a "butterfly stomach" that makes him anxious when he is around his love. But he also acknowledges that his deep love for this person is unwavering, even as he breaks down and cries when they are apart.


Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a different turn when the singer talks about the "monkey puzzle tree" posing questions to the "watchdogs of the profane." This line is open to interpretation, but it seems to suggest that the singer is asking important philosophical questions about love and life, and perhaps finding answers through his love for this person. However, these emotions, represented by the "fire in his heart," are beginning to take their toll. As the "fire in my heart turns blue," it suggests that the intensity of his love is turning into something more painful, and the singer is driving himself mad with all these emotions. Overall, the song is a moving reflection of the intensity of human emotion, and how love can both raise a person up and tear them apart.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got a fire in my heart for you
I have a strong passion and love for you


I've got a fire in my heart
I have a burning desire within me


Though I'm falling apart
Even though I may feel like I'm breaking down emotionally


I've got pins and needles for you
I have an anxious feeling for you


You've got needles and pins
You may cause me some pain and discomfort


And the seven deadly sins
You may have some negative qualities or behaviors, but I still love you


I've a butterfly stomach for you
I feel nervous and excited when I'm around you


And as the cars fly by
As the world keeps moving around me


I just break down and cry
I sometimes get overwhelmed with emotions and cry


Well the monkey puzzle tree
Metaphor for a complex and puzzling situation


Has some questions
I'm struggling to understand something


For the watchdogs of the profane
Questioning those who are guarding societal norms and conventions


And I ask is it sad
I wonder if it's unfortunate


That I'm driving myself mad
I'm making myself crazy with these emotions


As this fire in my heart turns blue
As my love and passion for you begin to fade




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CIAN CIARAN, DAFYDD IEUAN, GRUFF RHYS, GUTO PRYCE, HUW BUNFORD

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