I'm on Fire
Bruce Springsteen
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Hey little girl is your daddy home Did he go away and leave you all alone, mmm mmm I got a bad desire Oh, ho ho, I'm on fire Tell me now baby is he good to you And can he do to you the things that I do, oh no I can take you higher Oh, ho ho, I'm on fire Sometimes it's like someone took a knife baby Edgy and dull and cut a six inch valley Through the middle of my skull At night I wake up with the sheets soaking wet And a freight train running through the middle of my head Only you, can cool my desire Oh, ho ho, I'm on fire Oh, ho ho, I'm on fire Oh, ho ho, I'm on fire Woo ooo ooo Woo ooo Ooo ooo ooo Woo ooo ooo Woo ooo ooo
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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10 facts about this song
Song History"I'm on Fire" was a track from "Born in the U.S.A", which is Bruce Springsteen's seventh studio album, released in 1984.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit the top 10 charts in numerous countries, reaching number 6 in the U.S., and it remained in the top 40 for 13 weeks after its release. On Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, it peaked at number 4.
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Song WritingBruce Springsteen wrote "I'm on fire" during the "Born in the U.S.A." sessions. However, according to Springsteen's biographer Dave Marsh in his book 'Glory Days', the song was recorded in February 1982, earlier than rest of the album.
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Music StyleThe song is famous for its 50s rock-inspired rhythm, Springsteen's soft and passionate vocal style, and the guitar solo. It is one of the slower tracks on the album, with a somber tone that counterbalances the album's usually energetic sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I'm on Fire" was directed by John Sayles. In the video, Bruce plays an auto mechanic who is yearning for a richer woman, who drops off her classic Ford Thunderbird for repairs.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been widely covered by a number of artists across various genres, including Johnny Cash, Mumford and Sons, and Amy MacDonald showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Songs DistinctionDespite its success, "I'm on Fire" is distinguished as being one of the shortest songs on the "Born in the U.S.A." album, with duration just over two and a half minutes.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "I'm on Fire" is about unattainable love and the emotional pain caused by desire. Yet, the lyrics are also ambiguous and have elicited various interpretations.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "I'm on Fire" has become a staple of Springsteen's live performances, even though it was not initially performed on the Born in the U.S.A Tour.
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Awards and RecognitionThe song is included on the album "Born in U.S.A.", which was recognized by The Recording Industry Association of America as a Diamond album for selling over 10 million copies.
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