Beauty on the Fire
Natalie Imbruglia
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Here it comes again Cannot out run my desire Cover my decent And throw the Beauty on the fire Drawn towards the edge Do I assume I could fly Every secret shared Why do I drink The feelings dry Don't go too far Limitation scars Tonight Could I be lost forever To drown My soul in Sensory Pleasure Sensory Pleasure Here it comes again You raise the bar even higher I cannot catch my breath So throw the Beauty on the fire Don't push too hard Limitaion scars
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Written by: GARY CLARK, NATALIE IMBRUGLIA, MATTHEW WILDER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter and Artist"Beauty on the Fire" was written and performed by Australian-British singer-songwriter, Natalie Imbruglia.
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AlbumIt is part of her second studio album "White Lilies Island", released in 2001.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its stunning lyrics and production, the song did not chart well globally. It peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart in 2002.
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Style and GenreThe song falls under the genre of pop and rock with a moody and contemplative tone.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Beauty on the Fire" is quite minimalist, featuring Natalie in a house with different scenarios including fire and water.
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DurationThe song is approximately four minutes long.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics speak of a personal transformation, where beauty is described as being ‘on the fire’ – a process of change through difficulty and trials.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Gary Clark and Imbruglia herself.
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Mixed ReceptionDespite its less impressive chart performance, the song is appreciated by fans and some critics for its deep lyrical content and Natalie's emotive vocal delivery.
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B-SidesThe song’s physical singles include B-sides "That Day (Acoustic)", "Wrong Impression (Acoustic)", and "Beauty on the Fire (Radio Mix)".
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