Through the Fire
Chaka Khan
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I look in your eyes and I can see We've loved so dangerously You're not trusting your heart to anyone You tell me you're gonna play it smart We're through before we start But I believe that we've only just begun When it's this good, there's no saying no I want you so, I'm ready to go Through the fire To the limit, to the wall For a chance to be with you I'd gladly risk it all Through the fire Through whatever, come what may For a chance at loving you I'd take it all the way Right down to the wire Even through the fire I know you're afraid of what you feel You still need time to heal And I can help if you'll only let me try You touch me and something in me knew What I could have with you Well I'm not ready to kiss that dream goodbye When it's this sweet, there's no saying no I need you so, I'm ready to go Through the fire To the limit, to the wall For a chance to be with you I'd gladly risk it all Through the fire Through whatever, come what may For a chance at loving you I'd take it all the way Right down to the wire Even through the fire Through the test of time Through the fire To the limit, to the wall For a chance to be with you I'd gladly risk it all Through the fire Through whatever, come what may For a chance at loving you I'd take it all the way Right down to the wire Even through the fire Through the fire, to the limit (Through the fire) through the fire, through whatever Through the fire, to the limit Through the fire, through whatever Through the fire, to the limit Through the fire, through whatever Through the fire, to the limit Through the fire, through whatever Through the fire, to the limit Through the fire, through whatever Through the fire, to the limit Through the fire, through whatever
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Written by: Cynthia Weil, David Foster, Tom Keane
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DYAD Music Ltd., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Through the Fire" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Chaka Khan.
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Album InformationThe song was part of her sixth studio album, "I Feel for You," released in 1984.
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Chart Performance"Through the Fire" garnered success in the music charts upon its release, peaking at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number 15 on the R&B chart in the United States.
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Music VideoA music video was also produced for the song, featuring Chaka Khan in a concert performance.
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Songwriter"Through the Fire" was written by David Foster, Tom Keane, and Cynthia Weil.
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Song CoverRenowned artist Kanye West sampled "Through the Fire" for his 2003 debut single "Through the Wire." The song tells the story of how Kanye recorded the song while his jaw was wired shut following a car accident.
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AwardsAlthough "Through the Fire" didn't win any awards, the album "I Feel for You" received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrical content speaks about a powerful love that would endure any hardship.
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Performance StyleThe song showcases Chaka Khan's powerful vocals and expressive interpretation.
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Cultural ImpactKhan's "Through the Fire" continues to be a beloved anthem of resilience and determination, and has often been used in popular culture for its empowering message.
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