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About Girl on Fire
"Girl on Fire" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her fifth studio album of the same name. Keys co-wrote and co-produced the R&B ballad with Jeff Bhasker and Salaam Remi. The song contains an interpolation of the drums from the 1980 song "The Big Beat" by American rock guitarist Billy Squier, who received a writing credit on "Girl on Fire". Released on September 4, 2012, as the lead single from the album of the same name, "Girl on Fire" is Keys' first release under RCA Records following the closure of J Records, after a reorganization at Sony Music Entertainment. "Girl on Fire" was inspired by Keys' giving birth to her son Egypt and marriage to husband Swizz Beatz. Keys recorded a three-track suite for the song, consisting of the main version in addition to two remixes. The first remix, titled "Inferno", adds two new verses from American hip hop artist Nicki Minaj, whilst the second mix titled "Bluelight" strips back the drums and piano leaving a sparse bass-led production and re-recorded "smokey" vocals. "Girl on Fire" opened to extremely positive reviews from critics, with many praising Keys' vocals and the song's production. Keys performed "Girl on Fire" for the first time at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards on September 6, 2012, where she was joined by Minaj and American gymnastics gold-medalist Gabby Douglas. The song has sold over 4 million paid downloads in the United States.more »
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She's just a girl, and she's on fireHotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highwayShe's living in a world and it's on fireFilled with catastrophe but she knows she can fly awayOhh-oh, she got both feet on the groundAnd she's burning it downOhh-oh, she got her head in the cloudsAnd she's not backing downThis girl is on fireThis girl is on fireShe's walking on fireThis girl is on fireLooks like a girl but she's a flameSo bright, she can burn your eyesBetter look the other wayYou can try but you'll never forget her nameShe's on top of the worldHottest of the hottest girls sayOhh-oh, we got our feet on the groundAnd we're burning it downOhh-oh, got our head in the cloudsAnd we're not coming downThis girl is on fire (fire, fire)This girl is on fireShe's walking on fire (fire, fire)This girl is on fire (ohh)Everybody stares as she goes by'Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyesWatch her as she's lighting up the nightNobody knows that she's a lonely girlAnd it's a lonely worldBut she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, babyThis girl is on fire (fire, fire)This girl is on fireShe's walking on fire (fire, fire)This girl is on fireOhh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh-ohOhh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh, ohh-ohOhh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh, ohhOhh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh, ohShe's just a girl but she's on fire
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Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. more »
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Written by: Alicia Keys, Jeffrey Bhasker, Salaam Remi, William Squier
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Girl on Fire" is a song by Alicia Keys, an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including 15 Grammy Awards. |
Record ReleaseThe song was released on September 4, 2012, by RCA Records as the lead single from her fifth studio album of the same name. |
Chart Success"Girl on Fire" was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK. |
CollaborationThe song features vocals from American rapper Nicki Minaj, adding a distinct flavor to the track with her unique rapping style. |
InspirationIn an interview, Alicia Keys mentioned that the song was inspired by the birth of her son and the death of her grandmother. It is about finding the strength within oneself. |
Critical AcclaimThe song received praise from critics, especially for Keys' powerful vocals and the empowering theme of the track. |
Grammy Win"Girl on Fire" won Alicia Keys her 15th Grammy award. The song received the award for Best R&B Album in 2014. |
Music VideoDirected by Sophie Muller, the music video features cameo appearances from Tiara Thomas and Gabby Douglas. It accentuates the theme of women's empowerment presented in the song. |
Versions of the SongThere are three versions of the track - the 'main' version, the 'Inferno' version featuring Nicki Minaj, and the 'Bluelight' version which is a stripped-down, somber mix. |
ImpactThe song has been used in numerous films and series, as well as advertisem*nts, notably in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2', 'Vampire Diaries', and 'The Voice'. |
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