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Just Like Fire Lyrics

by Pink

Lyricist: Pink, Max Martin, Shellback

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Just Like Fire Lyrics

I know that I am runnin' out of time, I want it all And I'm wishin' they'd stop tryin' to turn me off, I want it on And I'm walking on a wire, trying to go higher Feels like I'm surrounded by clowns and liars Even when I give it all away, I want it all We came here to run it, run it, run it We came here to run it, run it, run it Just like fire, burning up the way If I can light the world up for just one day Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me anyway Just like magic, I'll be flyin' free I'mma disappear when they come for me I kick that ceiling, what you gonna say? No one can be just like me anyway Just like fire And people like to laugh at you 'cause they are all the same See I would rather we just go a different way than play the game And no matter the weather, we can do it better You and me together, forever and ever We don't have to worry about a thing, about a thing, no We came here to run it, run it, run it We came here to run it, run it, run it Just like fire, burnin' up the way If I can light the world up for just one day Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me anyway Just like magic, I'll be flying free I'mma disappear when they come for me I kick that ceiling, what you gonna say? No one can be just like me anyway Just like fire, fire (run it, run it, run it) (We came here to run it, run it, run it) So look, I came here to run it Just 'cause nobody's done it Y'all don't think I can run it But look, I been here, I done it Impossible? Please! Watch, I do it with ease You just gotta believe Come on, come on with me Oh, what's a girl to do? (What, what?) Hey, what's a girl to do?(What, what?) Oh, what's a girl to do? (What, what?) Mmmm, what's a girl to do? Just like fire, burnin' up the way If I can light the world up for just one day Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me anyway Just like fire, burnin' up the way If I can light the world up for just one day (one day) Watch this madness, colorful charade No one can be just like me anyway Just like magic, I'll be flying free I'mma disappear when they come for me I kick that ceiling, what you gonna say? No one can be just like me anyway Just like fire, fire (run it, run it, run it) Just like fire (we came here to run it, run it, run it)

Meaning of Just Like Fire

“Just Like Fire” is a defiant anthem of unapologetic self-expression and rebellious ambition channeled through Pink’s signature raw energy. At its core, the song depicts a fierce determination to leave an indelible mark on the world, rejecting limitations imposed by others and embracing a chaotic, dazzling existence. The repeated mantra “We came here to run it, run it, run it” isn't simply a catchy hook; it represents a conscious decision to disrupt norms and pursue audacious goals, fueled by an almost manic drive. The imagery of fire – both destructive and illuminating – powerfully symbolizes this desire to burn brightly and leave a lasting impact, even if that means appearing “mad” or unconventional. Pink’s vocal delivery, shifting from vulnerable questioning (“Oh, what's a girl to do?”) to assertive declarations (“Impossible? Please!”), perfectly encapsulates the internal conflict between self-doubt and unwavering conviction. The song isn’t just about achieving success; it’s about the *process* of striving, pushing boundaries, and refusing to conform to expectations. The “colorful charade” suggests a performance, an intentional crafting of an extraordinary persona designed to captivate and intimidate. Ultimately, Pink's message is one of radical self-acceptance and encouragement—a call to embrace your unique intensity, defy judgment, and relentlessly pursue your own definition of brilliance, even if it means disappearing dramatically when the world tries to contain you.

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