Jump Into The Fire
KITCHEN - Chris Cornell
KITCHEN - Chris Cornell
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You can climb a mountain
You can swim the sea
You can jump into the fire
But you'll never be free
You can shake me up
Or I can bring you down
Oh, oh
We can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
You can climb a mountain
Swim the sea
You can jump into the fire
But you'll never be free, no, no
You can shake me up
You can break me down
Oh, oh
We can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
You can climb a mountain
You can swim the sea
You can jump into the fire
But you'll never be free
You can shake me up
Or I can bring you down
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
We can make each other happy
We can make each other happy
(We can make each other happy)
We can make each other happy
Oh
Jump into the fire
Jump into the fire
Jump into the fire
Oh, oh, oh
Jump into the fire
The lyrics of “Jump Into The Fire” by Chris Cornell vividly describe the struggle of being trapped in a situation that seems to offer no escape. The first verse suggests that no matter how much one tries, climbing a mountain, swimming the seas or risking danger by jumping into fire, one can never be free from their inner demons. The second verse brings out the conflicting emotions within a relationship, where one person can either uplift the other or pull them down. The chorus emphasizes on the fact that happiness does exist, but only if it is built upon mutual trust and respect.
Through these lyrics, Chris Cornell explores the theme of confinement both within oneself and in relationships. The imagery of fire as a symbol of danger emphasizes the idea that sometimes taking a risk and plunging into the danger headlong can be better than the alternative of being trapped in a hopeless situation. The phrase “We can make each other happy” repeated throughout the song suggests that mental and emotional freedom can be found through mutual support.
Overall, “Jump Into The Fire” by Chris Cornell is a song that encourages us to take risks and break free from emotional struggles, reminding us that true freedom can only be found through faith and trust in ourselves and others.
You can climb a mountain
You have the capability to overcome great obstacles
You can swim the sea
You have the capacity to explore the depths of the unknown
You can jump into the fire
You have the option to take risks despite the dangers involved
But you'll never be free
Despite your achievements, you will never be truly free from external and internal constraints
You can shake me up
You have the ability to cause chaos in my life
Or I can bring you down
I have the power to cause you to feel defeated
We can make each other happy
We have the opportunity to bring happiness to each other's lives
You can climb a mountain
You have the strength to conquer any challenge
Swim the sea
You have the courage to explore the unknown
You can jump into the fire
You have the choice to risk danger for the sake of progress
But you'll never be free, no, no
Despite all your efforts, you will never achieve true freedom
Oh, oh
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We can make each other happy
We have the power to enrich each other's lives with joy
Jump into the fire
Encouragement to take risks and embrace the danger in pursuit of progress
Jump into the fire
Repeated encouragement to take risks and not fear the consequences
Jump into the fire
Final call to action to embrace the danger and take a chance on progress
Oh, oh, oh
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Written by: Harry Nilsson
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