Girl On Fire

Nicki Minaj, DJ Luis, Alicia Keys

About Girl On Fire

"Girl on Fire" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her fifth studio album of the same name. Keys co-wrote and co-produced the R&B ballad with Jeff Bhasker and Salaam Remi. The song contains an interpolation of the drums from the 1980 song "The Big Beat" by American rock guitarist Billy Squier, who received a writing credit on "Girl on Fire". Released on September 4, 2012, as the lead single from the album of the same name, "Girl on Fire" is Keys' first release under RCA Records following the closure of J Records, after a reorganization at Sony Music Entertainment. "Girl on Fire" was inspired by Keys' giving birth to her son Egypt and marriage to husband Swizz Beatz. Keys recorded a three-track suite for the song, consisting of the main version in addition to two remixes. The first remix, titled "Inferno", adds two new verses from American hip hop artist Nicki Minaj, whilst the second mix titled "Bluelight" strips back the drums and piano leaving a sparse bass-led production and re-recorded "smokey" vocals. "Girl on Fire" opened to extremely positive reviews from critics, with many praising Keys' vocals and the song's production. Keys performed "Girl on Fire" for the first time at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards on September 6, 2012, where she was joined by Minaj and American gymnastics gold-medalist Gabby Douglas. The song has sold over 4 million paid downloads in the United States. 


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She's just a girl, and she's on fire
Hotter than a fantasy, longer like a highway
She's living in a world, and it's on fire
Feeling the catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away
Oh, she got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
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, we got our feet on the ground
And we're burning it down
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 stands, 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,
She's just a girl, and she's on fire

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Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. more »

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Written by: Onika Tanya Maraj, Alicia J. Augello-Cook, Billy Squier, Salaam Remi, Jeffrey Nath Bhasker

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Girl on Fire" is a song by Alicia Keys, an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including 15 Grammy Awards.
Record Release
The song was released on September 4, 2012, by RCA Records as the lead single from her fifth studio album of the same name.
Chart Success
"Girl on Fire" was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK.
Collaboration
The song features vocals from American rapper Nicki Minaj, adding a distinct flavor to the track with her unique rapping style.
Inspiration
In an interview, Alicia Keys mentioned that the song was inspired by the birth of her son and the death of her grandmother. It is about finding the strength within oneself.
Critical Acclaim
The song received praise from critics, especially for Keys' powerful vocals and the empowering theme of the track.
Grammy Win
"Girl on Fire" won Alicia Keys her 15th Grammy award. The song received the award for Best R&B Album in 2014.
Music Video
Directed by Sophie Muller, the music video features cameo appearances from Tiara Thomas and Gabby Douglas. It accentuates the theme of women's empowerment presented in the song.
Versions of the Song
There are three versions of the track - the 'main' version, the 'Inferno' version featuring Nicki Minaj, and the 'Bluelight' version which is a stripped-down, somber mix.
Impact
The song has been used in numerous films and series, as well as advertisements, notably in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2', 'Vampire Diaries', and 'The Voice'.

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