Girl on Fire
Sylvia Yacoub Lyrics


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She's just a girl and she's on fire
Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
She's living in a world and it's on fire
Filled with catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away

Oh oh oh oh oh
She got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
Oh oh oh oh oh
She got her head in the clouds
And she's not backing down

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire

Looks like a girl, but she's a flame
So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way
You can try but you'll never forget her name
She's on top of the world
Hottest of the hottest girls say

Oh oh oh oh
We got our feet on the ground
And we're burning it down
Oh oh oh oh oh
Got our head in the clouds
And we're not coming down

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire

Everybody stares, as she goes by
'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Watch her when she's lighting up the night
Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire
This girl is on fire

Oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh





She's just a girl and she's on fire

Overall Meaning

Sylvia Yacoub's "Girl on Fire" is a song about a woman who is empowered and strong. She has a fire burning inside of her and is ready to take on the world. The first verse describes her as a girl who is on fire, hotter than a fantasy, and living in a world that is also on fire. Despite the chaos around her, she knows she can fly away.


The chorus repeats the phrase "This girl is on fire" and emphasizes the singer's fierce determination. She is grounded and burning it down, but also has her head in the clouds and is not backing down. This girl is unstoppable and walking on fire.


In the second verse, the singer's bright intensity become more apparent. She is like a flame that burns so bright, it could burn your eyes. Everyone around her notices her confident energy and stares as she goes by. Despite being a lonely girl in a lonely world, she is ready to let it burn and continue to shine brightly.


Overall, "Girl on Fire" is a song about female empowerment and the strength to overcome obstacles. It celebrates the power within oneself and encourages listeners to embrace their inner fire and keep burning.


Line by Line Meaning

She's just a girl and she's on fire
There's nothing special about her, but she has a burning passion within her that propels her forward


Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
She's so desirable and captivating that people can only dream of being with her, but her heart is empty because she's alone on her journey


She's living in a world and it's on fire
The world around her is full of chaos and destruction, but she refuses to let it consume her


Filled with catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away
Despite the hardships she faces, she has the courage and determination to rise above it all and soar to new heights


Oh oh oh oh oh
An expression of the energy and excitement that comes with being on fire


She got both feet on the ground
She has a solid foundation and is firmly grounded in her values and beliefs


And she's burning it down
She's not playing small - she's setting the world ablaze with her ambition and talent


She got her head in the clouds
She's a dreamer with lofty aspirations that she's determined to achieve


And she's not backing down
No matter what obstacles come her way, she's not going to give up or give in


Looks like a girl, but she's a flame
Despite her unassuming appearance, she has a fiery spirit that's impossible to ignore


So bright, she can burn your eyes
Her inner light is so intense and captivating that it can be overwhelming to those who encounter it


Better look the other way
If you can't handle the heat, it's best to avoid her altogether


You can try but you'll never forget her name
Once you've encountered her, she leaves a lasting impression that you can't shake


She's on top of the world
She's achieved a level of success and happiness that few can match


Hottest of the hottest girls say
Those who are in the know (i.e. the 'hottest' girls) recognize her as a force to be reckoned with


Everybody stares, as she goes by
She commands attention wherever she goes


'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
People can sense the passion and intensity that drives her forward


Watch her when she's lighting up the night
When she's in her element, she's a force of nature that's impossible to ignore


Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
Despite her success and influence, she still feels isolated and alone in the world


And it's a lonely world
The world can be a cold and unforgiving place, but she's determined to make her mark anyway


But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
She's not going to let her loneliness or the challenges she faces dim the fire within her - she's going to keep burning brightly no matter what




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, SALAAM REMI, BILLY SQUIRE, NICKI MINAJ

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Comments from YouTube:

@kamhall9708

Amazing voice and great song choice . Great job with the piano.

@TheCHEESIEST01

She is amazing

@LarryBanks85

I love this.

@carolapettersson329

Wow🙏❤

@worldofwonderboi

wow she is just sensational😍😍😍😍😍😍

@jordynkaylee220

She went to my school, she is an amazing performer and she loveS the stage

@mohamedazzouz811

The best cover i have heard so far :)

@edithahamilton

It was such a good performance on the voice would like to see it again

@InnagaroYako93

WOW!! Fierce and I like it.

@sammytate3045

love it

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