Fight Fire with Fire
Kansas
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There's a hole in the wall With a light shining in And it's letting me know to get up It's time to begin Oh there is nothing to lose 'Cause it's already lost In a runaway world Of confusion I'm gonna take it That's why I fight fire with fire Oh I'm burning inside and my heart is a-cryin' Fire with fire I don't want to lose this flamin' desire Standing alone In a crowded room I can feel a chill in the air I'm shakin' I'm miles away I want to cry out loud I want to fight till the end I won't let 'em take me alive That's why I fight fire with fire Oh I'm burning inside and my heart is a-cryin' Fire with fire I don't want to lose this flamin' desire Standing alone In a crowded room I can feel a chill in the air I'm shakin' And you know I'll fight fire with fire Oh I'm burning inside and my heart is a-cryin' Fire with fire 'Cause I'm never gonna lose this flamin' desire
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Written by: DINO F ELEFANTE, JOHN ELEFANTE
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Fight Fire With Fire" is a rock song, as Kansas is known for their progressive and hard rock sounds.
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Chart-topping SongThe song peaked at No.3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart, proving its popularity among rock music enthusiasts at the time.
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Album Information"Fight Fire With Fire" is from Kansas's ninth studio album "Drastic Measures" released in 1983.
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Famous Line-upThe song featured core Kansas members Steve Walsh on vocals, and Phil Ehart on drums. However, guitarist Kerry Livgren had bid farewell to the band by this album, so Billy Greer was the bass guitarist.
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Role ReversalUsually, Kansas's songs were composed by Kerry Livgren. However, in "Fight Fire with Fire," the role was reversed and Dino Elefante and John Elefante, who replaced Livgren, wrote it.
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ReceptionEven though the song was a hit, the album "Drastic Measures" didn’t impress critics as much as some earlier releases.
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Iconic LyricsThe song is remembered for its bold lyrics, such as: "You think that by your rules, the robbers laugh and break 'em / You say we need more love, you feel it's far away / But with what I've seen, I believe something's gotta change."
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Dissipating Band"Fight Fire with Fire" was released towards the end of the band's original period of success, Kansas would break up in 1984, only a year after this album's release.
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CD Release"Drastic Measures" was only released on CD in 1990, seven years after its original release, due to the change in format becoming more popular.
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Ending noteThe song "Fight Fire with Fire" was the opening track of the "Drastic Measures" album, starting it off on a high note.
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