# I've seen fire and I've seen rain 2 (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [June 23, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254 "2020-06-23T04:29:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 427
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8523 "2024-11-23T19:03:37Z")
I gave you love, I thought that we Had made it to the top I gave you all I have to give Why did it have to stop? You’ve blown it all sky high By telling me a lie Without a reason why You’ve blown it all sky high You, you’ve blown it all sky high Our love had wings to fly We could have touched the sky You’ve blown it all sky high ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8524 "2024-11-23T19:08:00Z")
The moments seemed lost in all the noise A snow storm, a stimulating voice Of warmth of the sky, of warmth when you die Were we ever warmer on that day, a million miles away It seemed from all of eternity ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8525 "2024-11-24T18:44:09Z")
You gave me strength, to stand alone again To face the world, out on my own again You put me high, upon a pedestal So high that I could almost see eternity You needed me, you needed me ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8526 "2024-11-24T18:47:00Z")
I need you like the flower needs the rain You know I need you, guess I’ll start it all again You know I need you like the winter needs the spring You know I need you, I need you ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8527 "2024-11-24T18:51:27Z")
There was a factory Now there are mountains and rivers You’ve got it, you’ve got it We caught a rattlesnake Now we’ve got something for dinner You’ve got it, you’ve got it There was a shopping mall Now it’s all covered with flowers You’ve got it, you’ve got it If this is paradise I wish I had a lawn mower You’ve got it, you’ve got it ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8528 "2024-11-24T18:53:42Z")
The caterpillar sheds his skin to find a butterfly within Caterpillar sheds his skin to find a butterfly within First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain, then there is First there is a mountain, then there is no mountain ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8529 "2024-11-25T03:00:40Z")
Listen baby, ain’t no mountain high Ain’t no valley low, ain’t no river wide enough, baby If you need me call me, no matter where you are No matter how far, don’t worry, baby Just call my name, I’ll be there in a hurry You don’t have to worry ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2024, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8530 "2024-11-25T03:02:53Z")
I don’t know why I love her like I do All the changes you put me through Take my money, my cigarettes I haven’t seen the worst of it yet I want to know that you’ll tell me I love to stay Take me to the river, drop me in the water Take me to the river, dip me in the water Washing me down, washing me down ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8531 "2024-11-25T22:16:54Z")
I don’t know why you’re not there I give you my love, but you don’t care So what is right? And what is wrong? Gimme a sign What is love? Baby, don’t hurt me Don’t hurt me no more ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8532 "2024-11-26T01:30:47Z")
If you do want me, gimme little sugar If you don’t want me, don’t lead me on girl But if you need me, show me that you love me And when I’m feeling blue and I want you There’s just one thing that you should do Just gimme some kind of sign girl Oh, my baby To show me that you’re mine girl Oh, yeah ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8533 "2024-11-26T01:40:04Z")
When I’m feeling blue, all I have to do Is take a look at you, then I’m not so blue When you’re close to me, I can feel your heartbeat I can hear you breathing in my ear Wouldn’t you agree, baby, you and me Got a groovy kind of love? (Groovy kind of love) We’ve got a groovy kind of love (Groovy kind of love) ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8534 "2024-11-26T04:48:52Z")
Pack your grip, takin’ you on a trip Ain’t no seats, all we got’s dancin’ feet Leave your worries behind ‘Cause rain, shine, won’t mind We’re ridin’ on the groove line tonight ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8535 "2024-11-26T17:53:55Z")
We like our fun and we never fight You can’t dance and stay uptight It’s a supernatural delight Everybody was dancing in the moonlight Dancing in the moonlight Everybody’s feeling warm and bright It’s such a fine and natural sight Everybody’s dancing in the moonlight ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8536 "2024-11-26T17:58:17Z")
Forget about the blues tonight, sweet thing Forget about the rules tonight, sweet thing I wanna dance with you Until the sun comes creepin’ through I wanna dance with you I won’t stop pleasin’ you ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8537 "2024-11-27T00:01:38Z")
I could have danced all night, I could have danced all night And still have begged for more I could have spread my wings and done a thousand things I’ve never done before ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8538 "2024-11-27T00:10:52Z")
My baby moves at midnight Goes right on 'til the dawn My woman takes me higher My woman keeps me warm What you doin’ on your bed on your back? Ah What you doin’ on your bed on your back? Ah You should be dancing, yeah Dancing, yeah ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8539 "2024-11-27T00:15:01Z")
The Midwest farmer’s daughters really make you feel alright And the Northern girls with the way they kiss They keep their boyfriends warm at night I wish they all could be California (girls) I wish they all could be California I wish they all could be California girls ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8540 "2024-11-27T00:41:23Z")
He said, “In winter 1963 It felt like the world would freeze With John F. Kennedy And The Beatles” Yeah, yeah, yeah Ah hey ma ma mommy doo-din-nie-ya Ah hey ma ma ma hey-y-yah Life in a northern town ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8541 "2024-11-27T00:44:17Z")
Well, listen, kid, you paid for the call You ain’t bad but we’ve heard it all before And it sounds like John, Paul and George ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/8542 "2024-11-27T01:04:43Z")
I used to live in New York City Everything there was dark and dirty Outside my window was a steeple With a clock that always said twelve-thirty Young girls are coming to the canyon And in the mornings I can see them walking I can no longer keep my blinds drawn And I can’t keep myself from talking [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=426) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=428)