Ring of Fire
The Country Music Heroes Lyrics


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Love is a burning thing
And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by wild desire
I fell in to a ring of fire

I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher

And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire

I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire

The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I fell for you like a child
Oh, but the fire went wild

I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher

And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire

I fell into a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher

And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire
And it burns, burns, burns




The ring of fire
The ring of fire

Overall Meaning

The Country Music Heroes's classic song, "Ring of Fire", is a passionate and energetic take on the overpowering nature of love. The song describes the fiery emotions that arise when someone falls deeply in love. The lyrics use powerful imagery of burning, flames, and heat to convey the intensity of these feelings. For the songwriter, love is a "burning thing" that creates a "fiery ring" around those who experience it. This fiery ring is a metaphor for the power and all-encompassing nature of love, which can consume those who fall into its grasp.


The lyrics describe the experience of someone who has "fallen into a burning ring of fire". The individual in question has become trapped by the intensity and passion of their emotions, and is "bound by wild desire". The flames of their love rise higher and higher as they struggle to escape its hold. The imagery used in the song is striking, with the flames representing both the ecstasy and danger of love.


Overall, "Ring of Fire" captures the raw, primal nature of love and its ability to consume us completely. It is a powerful anthem to the all-encompassing nature of passion and desire, and its status as a classic country music song is well-deserved.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is a burning thing
Love can be passionate and intense


And it makes a fiery ring
This intense love can create a ring of fire around two people


Bound by wild desire
Their uncontrollable passion causes them to be bound together


I fell in to a ring of fire
The artist has become consumed by the passion and intensity of this love


I went down, down, down
The artist feels like they are descending or losing control in this all-consuming love


And the flames went higher
Their passion only intensifies as time goes on


And it burns, burns, burns
The fire of this love is not easily extinguished


The ring of fire
The artist is trapped in a never-ending cycle of passionate love


The taste of love is sweet
The initial attraction and joy of this love is sweet and alluring


When hearts like ours meet
This love is unique and special because it involves two people who have a deep connection


I fell for you like a child
The singer is completely vulnerable and innocent in their love for the other person


Oh, but the fire went wild
However, their passion quickly grew stronger and intensified beyond their expectations




Writer(s): Merle Kilgore, June Carter

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