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The Fire
Thomas/Richard Lyrics
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I'm in a fight with flawless
So, I've already lost
But I'll stay inside the ring
No matter the cost
There is a fire
Out of control
It's benign desire
It's burning out my soul
I keep chasing perfect
All haste and no rest
I pursue with no relent
An impossible get
There is a fire
Out of control
It's benign desire
But it's burning out my soul
It's burning out my soul
I've been looking for reasons
To justify my leave
Something to reach in
And pull me from these flames
How they burn...
There is a fire
Out of control
It's benign desire
But it's burning out my soul
There is a fire
Out of control
It's benign desire
But it's burning out my soul
There is a fire (There is a fire)
Out of control (Burning out of control)
It's benign desire (It's benign desire)
But it's burning out my soul (Burning out my soul!)
There is a fire
There is a fire
There is a fire (It's burning me insides)
There is a fire (It's burning me insides)
There is a fire (It's burning me insides)
There is a fire (It's burning me insides)
The lyrics of Thomas/Richard's song "The Fire" describe the internal struggle of the singer as they battle against their own perfectionism. The artist admits that they are in a fight with "flawless," meaning that they are attempting to attain an impossible standard of perfection. Despite feeling like they have already lost, they pledge to stay inside the ring and continue the fight. The fire, representing the singer's desire for perfection, is burning out of control and taking a toll on their soul. The artist expresses their distress about chasing perfection with no rest, relentlessly pursuing an unattainable goal, and feeling like they're caught in the flames of their own self-doubt. The song's repeated refrain, "There is a fire, out of control, it's benign desire, but it's burning out my soul," captures the essence of this internal battle.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a fire...
I am struggling with something intense and consuming
I'm in a fight with flawless
I am fighting an unbeatable opponent
So, I've already lost
I know I can't win, but I won't give up
But I'll stay inside the ring
I won't give up or give in, I'll keep fighting
No matter the cost
Even if it hurts me, I won't quit
It's benign desire
It seems innocent, but it's hurting me
But it's burning out my soul
It's consuming me from the inside out
I keep chasing perfect
I keep striving for something impossible
All haste and no rest
I am rushing and not taking time to recharge
I pursue with no relent
I won't stop or give up, even when I should
An impossible get
I'm striving for something that can't be achieved
I've been looking for reasons
I'm trying to find excuses to stop fighting
To justify my leave
To give myself permission to quit
Something to reach in
Something to rescue me from my struggle
And pull me from these flames
To save me from this intense situation
How they burn...
I can feel the pain and impact of the fire
There is a fire (There is a fire)
I am consumed by this intense, overwhelming feeling
Out of control (Burning out of control)
It's consuming me and I can't stop it
It's benign desire (It's benign desire)
It seems small and insignificant, but it's hurting me deeply
But it's burning out my soul (Burning out my soul!)
It's consuming me and hurting me from the inside out
There is a fire (It's burning me insides)
I can feel the pain and intensity of the fire
There is a fire (It's burning me insides)
I am consumed by this intense feeling
There is a fire (It's burning me insides)
I can't escape the intensity and pain of the fire
There is a fire (It's burning me insides)
I am deeply impacted and consumed by this feeling
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Byron Richard
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Quang Pham
My mother said I'm too romantic
She said, "You're dancing in the movies"
I almost started to believe her
Then I saw you and I knew
Maybe it's 'cause I got a little bit older
Maybe it's all that I've been through
I'd like to think it's how you lean on my shoulder
And how I see myself with you
I don't say a word
But still, you take my breath and steal the things I know
There you go, saving me from out of the cold
Fire on fire would normally kill us
But this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me and tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire, mmm
It's fire on fire
When we fight, we fight like lions
But then we love and feel the truth
We lose our minds in a city of roses
We won't abide by any rules
I don't say a word
But still, you take my breath and steal the things I know
There you go, saving me from out of the cold
Fire on fire would normally kill us
But this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me and tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire, oh
It's fire on fire
Fire on fire would normally kill us
But this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
Fire on fire would normally kill us
But this much desire, together, we're winners
They say that we're out of control and some say we're sinners
But don't let them ruin our beautiful rhythms
'Cause when you unfold me and tell me you love me
And look in my eyes
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire
You are perfection, my only direction
It's fire on fire
Presleigh E
The way he looks at the door multiple times leading up to when he kisses Thomas just shows that he knew he was going to kiss him before he walked in that room ❤️
Hannah Wonderland
I luved Thomas and his Partner. Am glad Gay Men and Women have achieved all the rights in this 21st century. They have come the long way. Always been a staunch supporter of Gay rights. I stand for transsexuals and transgenders and human rights which is everyones right since birth. It is no one's business to question anyone's sexuality. Luv and Hugs Mini
Ines Pozo León
Por supuesto toda la razón
Beth R
I've always been a thomas barrow fan and it was very hard not to squeal with delight at the cinema when they kissed.
Your video is superbly edited and I was in tears several times. Especially when the police showed up cause I couldn't help but thinking that whilst I'm happy thomas got out eventually, that everyone else there would most likely have been convicted. I've always been a supporter of lgbt+ rights, my family aren't and said that Thomas and Richard's kiss was disgusting, but I'm proud to be.
I have not let go of this couple since the movie. I've written 20 fanfics about them and this has inspired me to pursue my goal to be an author of my own work. Aside from the obvious fact that they are made for each other znd seriously cute together, I have a lot to thank them for.
Koala Shez
I'm proud of you dude, keep going dude!
IanEdits
Aww that's so brilliant! I love seeing how stuff inspires people to create. Good luck with your writing!
HaloEverybody
This is such a great video. Well done. I wish they would make a whole movie about them.😍
thomasennaa
Oh so do i
IanEdits
thank you! and oh my gosh yes! my friends and I are ready to fight if they aren't included in the next da movie or at least if Richard isn't there, we will riot if he isn't mentioned/ if something happened to them
Alison
Beautiful! ❤️And thank you for including the scene with Richard in the police station 😊