Jaci Velasquez - Keep the Fire Burning Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
There is a new day
And you know it won't be long
Keep the faith and carry 'on
Time 'for changes
Time to 'stand for who you are
Keep the 'faith and just be strong
Pre-Chorus
Don't worry about tomorrow
The time has come
For you lose all your sorrow
Chorus
Burning
Keep the fire burning
Turning
Keep the wheels turning
Can't you feel it?
Looks like things are changing
Running
Keeping on running
Fighting
Take what you've been given
Can you feel it? just keep the fire
Keep it burning bright
Verse 2
The world is changing
But you know it won't be long
Soon one day we'll all be done
Don't be taken
Don't let any one bring you down
Keep the faith and stand your ground
Pre-Chorus
Don't worry about tomorrow
The time has come
For you lose all your sorrow
Chorus
Burning
Keep the fire burning
Turning
Keep the wheels turning
Can't you feel it?
Looks like things are changing
Running
Keeping on running
Fighting
Take what you've been given
Can you feel it? just keep the fire
Keep it burning bright
Bridge
The wheels of life keep turning
Oh, how my heart keeps burning
I got to keep it burning
Bright
Instrumental
Chorus
Burning
Keep the fire burning
Turning
Keep the wheels turning
Can't you feel it?
Looks like things are changing
Running
Keeping on running
Fighting
Take what you've been given
Can you feel it? just keep the fire
Keep it burning bright
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Jaci Velasquez | Keep The Fire Burning
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on February 25, 2011, Jaci Velasquez's "Keep the Fire Burning" is a powerful anthem that speaks directly to the soul, offering encouragement and a call to unwavering faith amidst life's transitions. The song's central message revolves around resilience and perseverance, urging listeners to maintain their inner spiritual fire even as the world around them shifts and changes. The lyrics paint a picture of a new day dawning, a time for transformation and for standing firm in one's convictions. This resonates deeply with biblical themes of renewal and steadfastness. For instance, the encouragement to "Keep the faith and carry on" echoes the apostle Paul's exhortation in Philippians 4:1, "So, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way." Similarly, the sentiment of not worrying about tomorrow, as expressed in the pre-chorus, aligns with Jesus' own teachings in Matthew 6:34: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
The chorus, with its repeated emphasis on "Burning," "Turning," "Running," and "Fighting," serves as a potent metaphor for maintaining spiritual vitality and purpose. The "fire" symbolizes the Holy Spirit, our passion for God, or the conviction of our faith, which we are called to actively nurture and protect. This idea of actively maintaining one's spiritual flame is found in Romans 12:11, which encourages believers to "never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." The imperative to "keep the wheels turning" suggests the ongoing work and progress in our spiritual journeys and in fulfilling God's will. This concept of continuous effort and progress is seen in verses like Galatians 6:9: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Furthermore, the directive to "take what you've been given" speaks to embracing the gifts, talents, and spiritual endowments God has bestowed upon us, using them for His glory and purpose. This directly parallels Jesus' parable of the talents in Matthew 25, where accountability for what has been entrusted is a key theme. The song’s bridge further reinforces this, declaring, "The wheels of life keep turning, Oh, how my heart keeps burning, I got to keep it burning bright," underscoring the personal commitment required to sustain that inner fire through all of life's cycles. This unwavering dedication to faith, even in the face of external pressures – "Don't be taken, Don't let anyone bring you down, Keep the faith and stand your ground" – is a testament to the strength found in God, reminding us of verses such as 1 Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." Ultimately, "Keep the Fire Burning" is more than just a song; it's a spiritual declaration of reliance on divine strength and a call to active, enduring faith in a world that is constantly in motion.