Hearts on Fire

Steve Winwood

About Hearts on Fire

"Hearts on Fire" is a 1988 single by Steve Winwood from the album Roll with It. The song is about Winwood meeting his second wife Eugenia. The song was co-written with past and future Traffic band mate, Jim Capaldi.


Year:
1988
5:15
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Night was falling and my chances were low
Nothing was happening, I was ready to go
Then I saw her walking through that door
And I knew right then I had to get me some more

Moved up close, up next to the bar
There she sat, lookin' like a movie star
Went up and asked her, 'Do you mind if I sit?'
She said, 'No, but if you see a chance, you'd better take it.'
Just the two of us sat talking together
The music and people all drifting away

Hearts on fire, burning with love
We were written in the stars above
Take us higher to the things that we know
There's no other place we can go

Told her everything that happened to me
A thousand limousines and the women for free
She said, 'That's when these words'll ring true  
You ain't nobody 'till somebody loves you.'
Love came to me the minute I saw her
I wanted to make her part of my life

Just the two of us sat talking together
I wanted to make her part of my life

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Steve Winwood

Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood (born 12 May 1948) is an award winning English songwriter and musician whose genres include blue-eyed soul, R&B, rock, blues-rock, pop-rock, and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays the electric organ, synthesizers, bass, drums, guitar, mandolin, violin and other strings. A star performer for nearly 50 years, he has also done notable work as a producer. more »

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Written by: JIM CAPALDI, STEVE WINWOOD

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song's Release
"Hearts on Fire" was released in 1986, as part of Steve Winwood's fourth solo studio album, "Back in the High Life".
Song's Artist
Steve Winwood is a British musician, with a music career span of over 50 years. He is known for his vocal and multi-instrumentalist abilities.
Song's Genre
The song is often classified under the rock and pop genres, reflecting the musical style commonly associated with Steve Winwood.
Collaboration
Winwood co-composed the track "Hearts on Fire" with lyricist Will Jennings, who has penned several songs for him.
Song's Success
Although not as commercially successful as some of Winwood's other hits, "Hearts on Fire" still managed to enjoy significant airplay and chart success.
Song's Lyrics
The lyrics of "Hearts on Fire" revolve around the theme of unrequited love and longing, illustrating Winwood's versatility in songwriting.
Song's Album Success
The album "Back in the High Life" marked a significant turning point in Winwood's career. It was his comeback album, reintroducing him as one of the leading figures of rock/pop music in the 1980s.
Awards
The album producing "Hearts on Fire" won two Grammy Awards and was nominated for Album of the Year.
Influence
"Hearts on Fire" showcases Winwood's unique blend of rock and pop music with blue-eyed soul and progressive rock, which has influenced many artists in the following generations.
Music Video
The "Hearts on Fire" music video further emphasizes the narrative of longing and unrequited love represented in the song's lyrics, featuring dramatic visual effects and performance elements.
Iconic Sound
"Hearts on Fire" prominently features Winwood's signature Hammond B3 organ playing, which is widely recognized as an essential aspect of his sound.

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