I See Fire

Ed Sheeran

About I See Fire

"I See Fire" is a song recorded and produced by the English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was commissioned for the soundtrack of the 2013 film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, where it was played over the closing credits. The Hobbit director, Peter Jackson, asked Sheeran to write a song for the movie after Jackson's daughter, Katie, suggested Sheeran. Sheeran saw the film, wrote the song, and recorded most of the track elements on the same day. The song was released as a digital download on 2013. Its music video was released the same day. It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 13 and reached number one in New Zealand on its sixth week, Sheeran's first number-one single there. "I See Fire" was nominated for a Satellite Award for Best Original Song. 


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2014
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Oh, misty eye of the mountain below
Keep careful watch of my brothers' souls
And should the sky be filled with fire and smoke
Keep watching over Durin's son

If this is to end in fire
Then we should all burn together
Watch the flames climb high into the night
Calling out for the rope, sent by and we will
Watch the flames burn on and on the mountain side hey

And if we should die tonight
Then we should all die together
Raise a glass of wine for the last time
Calling out for the rope
Prepare as we will
Watch the flames burn on and on the mountain side
Desolation comes upon the sky

Now I see fire, inside the mountain
I see fire, burning the trees
And I see fire, hollowing souls
And I see fire, blood in the breeze
And I hope that you'll remember me

Oh, should my people fall
Then surely I'll do the same
Confined in mountain halls
We got too close to the flame
Calling out father hold fast and we will
Watch the flames burn on and on the mountain side
Desolation comes upon the sky

Now I see fire, inside the mountain
I see fire, burning the trees
And I see fire, hollowing souls
And I see fire, blood in the breeze
And I hope that you'll remember me

And if the night is burning
I will cover my eyes
For if the dark returns then
My brothers will die
And as the sky's falling down
It crashed into this lonely town
And with that shadow upon the ground
I hear my people screaming out

Now I see fire, inside the mountain
I see fire, burning the trees
And I see fire, hollowing souls
And I see fire, blood in the breeze

I see fire, oh you know I saw a city burning (fire)
And I see fire, feel the heat upon my skin (fire)
And I see fire (fire)
And I see fire (burn on and on and mountains side)

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Ed Sheeran

Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter and producer. He was born in Halifax, before moving to Framlingham. He learned to play guitar and started writing songs at a young age. He began recording in 2005 and moved to London in 2008 to pursue a music career. In 2009, he played 312 gigs. In early 2011, Sheeran released an independent extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project which led him to be signed to Asylum / Atlantic Records. Buoyed by the commercial breakthrough of the singles "The A Team" and "Lego House", his debut album + has been certified quintuple platinum in the United Kingdom. In 2012, he won two BRIT Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough of… more »

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"I See Fire" is a song by the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 5th November 2013.
Movie Soundtrack
The song was recorded specifically for the soundtrack of the 2013 movie, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", as the ending credits song.
Song Inspiration
Ed Sheeran was inspired by the film's script and the book "The Hobbit" which was written by J.R.R. Tolkien to write the song.
Recording Process
The song was reportedly recorded in just one day. Ed Sheeran used various instruments including violin and vocals to create a layered sound effect.
Music and Lyrics
The song reflects the themes of the movie with its haunting melodies and lyrics about destruction and the threat of a powerful dragon.
Song Recognition
"I See Fire" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2014.
Commercial Success
It reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video was also released on 5th November 2013, shows Sheeran singing and playing the song interspersed with scenes from the movie.
First Experience
It was the first time Sheeran ever wrote a song specifically for a movie.
Musical Genre
The song is folk-pop with a duration of approximately five minutes.
Collaboration
It was produced by Ed Sheeran along with other producers Pete Cobbin, Kirsty Whalley and Fran Walsh.
Live Performances
Ed Sheeran has done several live performances of "I See Fire", including live television broadcasts and his own concert tours.

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