The Fire
The Roots feat. John Legend Lyrics

Oh, the fire, the fire
The singer emphasizes the importance of the fire within oneself.

There's something in your heart
The singer believes that everyone has a burning desire inside them.

And it's in your eyes
The desire to achieve something greater than themselves is reflected in a person's eyes.

It's the fire
The intense passion inside a person that drives them to succeed.

Inside you
The fire is a part of a person's being.

Let it burn
The passion that drives a person should never be extinguished.

You don't say good luck
Instead of wishing someone luck, the singer urges them not to give up.

You say don't give up
The artist believes that persistence is key to success.

Yeah, and if I'm ever at the crossroads
The artist admits that they face challenges in their journey to achieve success.

And start feeling mixed signals like Morse code
The artist is unsure of which direction to take in their journey.

My soul starts to grow colder than the North Pole
The singer starts to lose hope and feel empty inside.

I try to focus on the whole of where the torch goes
The artist tries to visualize their goal and where their journey will lead them.

In the tradition of these legendary sports pros
The singer looks up to athletes who have achieved greatness before them.

As far as I can see, I've made it to the threshold
The singer feels that they are on the brink of success.

Lord knows I've waited for this a life time
The singer has been working towards their goal for a long time.

And I'm an icon when I let my light shine
The artist is proud of their achievements and the influence they have on others.

Shine bright as an example of a champion
The artist wants to inspire others and set an example for what can be achieved.

Taking the advantage, never copping out or canceling
The singer will seize opportunities and never give up on their goals.

Burn like a chariot, learn how to carry it
The singer will work hard and carry the torch of responsibility with pride.

Maverick, always above and beyond average
The artist sees themselves as unique and exceptional.

Fuel to the flame that I train with and travel with
The artist uses their passion as fuel to succeed and is always on the move.

Something in my eyes says I'm so close to having the prize
The artist believes that they are nearing the end of their journey and achieving their goal.

I realize I'm supposed to reach for the skies
The singer believes that their dreams are limitless and they have the potential to achieve anything.

Never let somebody try to tell you otherwise
The artist encourages listeners to not listen to naysayers and pursue their goals despite criticism.

One love, one game, one desire
Everyone shares the same desire for success.

One flame, one bonfire, let it burn higher
The collective passion for success should only intensify and continue to drive individuals to achieve greatness.

I never show signs of fatigue or turn tired
The singer is resilient and won't let fatigue or discouragement stop them.

'Cause I'm the definition of tragedy turned triumph
The artist has overcome adversity and challenges in the past, making them stronger and more determined.

It's David and Goliath; I made it to the eye of the storm
The artist has faced immense challenges and adversity, but has made it through to the other side.

Feeling torn like they fed me to the lions
The singer has felt attacked and vulnerable in their journey.

Before my time starts to wind down like the Mayans
The singer is aware of the finite nature of life and is determined to succeed before it's too late.

I show 'em how I got the grind down like a science
The artist has learned to work hard and persevere against all odds.

It sounds like a riot on hush; it's so quiet
The artist is so focused and determined that they have blocked out all distractions and noise.

The only thing I hear is my heart--I'm inspired
The artist is emotionally driven and inspired by their desire for success.

By the challenge that I find myself standing eye to eye with
The singer is motivated by the challenges they face.

Then move like a wise warrior and not be a coward
The artist will handle challenges with wisdom and courage.

You can't escape the history that you was meant to make
The singer believes that their success is predestined and that they are meant to achieve their goals.

That's why the highest victory is what I'm meant to take
The singer is determined to achieve the greatest possible success.

You came to celebrate, I came to cerebrate
The singer is not satisfied with mere celebration, but rather a deeper sense of accomplishment.

I hate losing; I refuse to make the same mistake
The artist is determined to learn from past mistakes and not let them hold them back.

Oh, the fire
The artist reiterates the importance of passion and determination.

Inside you
The fire is within an individual.

The fire
The passion that drives a person.

Inside you
The fire is a part of a person's being.

The fire
The artist reiterates the importance of passion and determination.

Inside you
The fire is within an individual.