Through the Fire is a soulful ballad co-written by Grammy Award-winning American singer and songwriter Chaka Khan, legendary producer David Foster, and songwriter Tom Keane. It was released in 1984 on Khan’s I Feel for You album and eventually became one of her biggest signature songs.
The lyrics to Through the Fire are so heartfelt as they talk about enduring life struggles and pain.. all because of love. Resilience, sacrifice, being willing to endure pain for someone you love, these are all central themes in Through the Fire. However, when mixed with Chaka Khan’s amazing voice, it becomes an unstoppable anthem for strength! Through the Fire” charted the Top Ten on the Billboard Hot 100, securing Chaka Khan’s place in music history!
| Aspect | Details |
| Song Title | Through the Fire |
| Artist | Chaka Khan |
| Writers | Chaka Khan, David Foster, Tom Keane |
| Producer | David Foster |
| Album | I Feel for You (1984) |
| Release Date | 1984 |
| Genre | R&B, Soul, Pop |
| Record Label | Warner Bros. Records |
| Song Theme | Resilience, Love, Overcoming Struggles |
| Lyrics Focus | The song speaks of enduring difficult challenges and going “through the fire” for love and commitment. |
| Peak Chart Position | #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, #16 on the Billboard Hot 100. |
| Awards | Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance (Female) |
| Song Legacy | One of Chaka Khan’s signature hits, widely recognized for its emotional depth and powerful vocals. |
| Notable Cover Versions | The song has been covered by various artists, including Kanye West (who sampled it in his hit song “Through the Wire”). |
| Cultural Impact | The song became an anthem for strength and resilience, and its emotional message resonates with audiences globally. |
Through The Fire Lyrics
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 touched me and something in me knew
What I could have with you
Now 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 the 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
To the wire, to the limit (Through the fire)
Through the fire, through whatever
Through the fire, to the limit (To the limit)
Through the fire, through whatever (Through the fire)
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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