Leeland - First Love Fire Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
I remember when
All I knew to do was
sing Your name
I remember when
All I longed to do
was give You praise
PRE CHORUS:
Jesus light the first love fire in me again
CHORUS:
I wanna fall in, I wanna fall in
I wanna fall in love with You again
Back to the start where it
Was all about one thing
I wanna fall in love with You again
(With You again)
Verse 2:
And I remember when
I couldn't wait to tell someone
I was lost within the joy
And gratitude for all that You've done
(Repeat Pre Chorus and Chorus)
Instrumental
BRIDGE 4X:
Jesus light the first love fire
Come and be my one desire
(Repeat Chorus)
TAG 2X:
Back to the start where it
Was all about one thing
I wanna fall in love with You again
(With You again)
(Repeat Bridge) (Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat TAG 1X)
Video
Leeland - First Love Fire (Official Live Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Leeland’s “First Love Fire,” released as part of their 2020 album *Better Word (Digital Deluxe)*, is a powerful declaration of a desire to return to the unadulterated passion of an initial encounter with God. The song artfully navigates the often-experienced reality of spiritual seasons, acknowledging that life’s demands and distractions can, over time, dim the vibrant flame of that first, all-consuming love for Christ. The lyrical narrative immediately transports the listener back to a place of singular focus, where “all I knew to do was sing Your name” and “all I longed to do was give You praise.” This echoes the pure, uninhibited devotion described in Revelation 2:4, where the church of Ephesus is rebuked for leaving their “first love.” The pre-chorus, a fervent plea, “Jesus light the first love fire in me again,” captures the heart of the song’s message: a conscious yearning for the rediscovery of that foundational intimacy.
The core of “First Love Fire” lies in its chorus, an earnest cry to “fall in love with You again,” to return “back to the start where it was all about one thing.” This sentiment speaks directly to the nature of genuine discipleship, which at its essence is a relational pursuit. Jesus Himself calls for such unwavering devotion in Matthew 22:37, stating, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” The song’s second verse continues this introspection, recalling a time of palpable “joy and gratitude for all that You’ve done,” a state of being that is often characteristic of those newly awakened to God’s transformative power. It’s a reminder of the effervescent gratitude that overflows when we first truly grasp the magnitude of God’s grace, as exemplified by the Psalmist’s declaration in Psalm 103:2, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” The instrumental break offers a moment of quiet contemplation, allowing the weight of this spiritual longing to settle before the bridge intensifies the prayer.
The repeated invocation in the bridge, “Jesus light the first love fire, Come and be my one desire,” is not merely a passive request but an active surrender. It’s a prayer rooted in the understanding that our ability to maintain that fervent love is not solely our own doing, but a divine impartation. This mirrors the prayer for the Holy Spirit’s empowerment found throughout Scripture, particularly in passages like Luke 11:13, where Jesus promises, “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” The song’s structure, with its recurring choruses and tags, reinforces the persistent nature of this desire, emphasizing that rekindling this first love is an ongoing journey, not a one-time event. Ultimately, “First Love Fire” serves as an inspirational anthem for anyone who has experienced the warmth of God’s presence and seeks to reignite that foundational flame, drawing listeners back to the unwavering truth that at the heart of faith, the greatest commandment remains loving God above all else.